Crash Course
The US Constitution, 3 5, and the Slave Trade Clause Crash Course Black American History
The drafting and adoption of the United States Constitution recalled many of the high ideals of liberty and freedom that were espoused during the Revolutionary War. But the compromises that were made to get all of the new states on board...
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Women's Experience Under Slavery Crash Course Black American History
Slavery was inherently cruel and unjust, and it was cruel and unjust to different people in different ways. Today, Clint Smith teaches you about the experience of enslaved women, and how their experience of slavery was different than...
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Black Americans in the Civil War Crash Course Black American History
The American Civil War is one of the deadliest in US History, and let's just get this out of the way: it was about slavery. In the more than 150 years since the end of the Civil War, there have been many attempts to litigate the reasons...
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The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 Crash Course Black American History
One of the ways that the US Constitution baked the institution of slavery into the very core of the new United States was through the fugitive slave clause. The clause required that people who escaped slavery be returned to their...
Curated Video
Harlem Renaissance Made Easy
Discover the exciting story of the Harlem Renaissance, a vibrant cultural movement during the 1920s and 1930s. This video explores how African American artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers changed American culture forever. Learn...
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Red Summer
In the summer of 1919, racial tensions erupted into violence across the United States, as African American veterans and communities stood up against racial oppression to fight for fairness and justice.
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The Evolution of (Black) Beauty
Our perception and definition of beauty has morphed over time, so instead of trying to define everything we focused on three areas of the beauty industry: haircare, skincare, and makeup -- to show you just how far the industry has come....
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What Missy Elliott did for Afrofuturism
Missy Elliott and her frequent collaborators have produced over two decades of music videos that we are going to attempt to justify as Afrofuturistic work. Grab your inflatable trash bags, as we take a stroll down memory lane.
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Should you go to an HBCU?
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have the prestigious honor of always being committed to the mission of educating everyone regardless of race, but Evelyn and Hallease both attended a PWI (Predominately White...
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Why Richard Pryor is still funny
From minstrels to vaudeville to Instagram, comedy has come a long way. Richard Pryor is arguably your favorite comedian's favorite comedian so in this episode, Hallease and Evelyn look at how comedy has changed throughout modern history,...
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Should we keep eating Soul Food?
As our culture evolves so does our food. What was once eaten out of necessity has become celebratory, all the while being the topic of constant debate. Evelyn & Hallease explore the new and inventive ways our generation is honoring and...
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Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained
Human migration is a tale as old as time, but how has that impacted Black culture here in the U.S.? Hallease and Evelyn explore how the movement of Black folks has created icons from James Baldwin to Nipsey Hussle.
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Is 'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X real country music? (feat. Blanco Brown)
It’s often been said that music is a universal language. So why was “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X initially removed from the country Billboard charts? Hallease and Evelyn use this hit record to talk about the business of music and how it...
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She isn't African enough?! DNA Ancestry tests feat. It's Okay To Be Smart
Ancestry and DNA testing is one of the fastest growing consumer markets. Over 26 million people have access to their DNA profiles, but understanding these profiles is complicated -- especially if you're a descendant of enslaved people....
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The Reason #BlackTwitter Exists (And Is Totally Awesome)
From seemingly choreographed takedowns to hilarious commentary on culture and current events, Black Twitter continues to be a source of endless debate, research, and of course endless cackles. In this episode, we deep dive into how Black...
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Are you 'Black' or 'African American?'
Throughout American history people of the African Diaspora have been called so many things...all the things...but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact or affect the way we see ourselves.
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Is This Ratchet Or Runway? Fashion trends to Ghetto Fabulous
What makes a fashion trend go from lowbrow to high class? How does the person wearing the style change its perception? And whose taste gets to be respected? Hang on to your boxer braids for this one, from the ghetto to ghetto fabulous...
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Black Republicans: They Exist(ed)
Did Republicans lead the charge in electing Black politicians? We don’t need to know who you’re voting for but we are interested in how the end of the Civil War meant the start of Black people in US Government and the resilience required...
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Black sounding' names and their surprising history
What's in a name? Sometimes it's just our imagination, and other times it's an attempt at a political statement. Black names have been satirized and stereotyped for a long time, but they have a unique and downright surprising history....
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Black Pride: An Evolution in Self Love
What does it mean to love being black and is there room for Black Pride today? Azie Dungey and Evelyn from the Internets discuss James Brown, Black Girl Magic, and Black identity on this first episode of Say It Loud.
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Black People Made That! Intellectual Property and US Patents
Black inventors throughout history have navigated a difficult US patent system. At the end of the day, it's all about the benjamins. In this week's episode, Azie Dungey and Evelyn From The Internets discuss all the creative ways Black...
Curated Video
Black History Month Showcase
Take a look at some of the channels on the Boclips platform that explore topics in Black History. From innovative technologies to civil rights to the arts, these channels have a little of everything. Experience the different styles and...
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31 Days Of Black British History Day Two: Mary Seacole - Nursing legend
Uncover the inspiring story of Mary Seacole, the British-Jamaican nurse who defied racial barriers to care for soldiers in the Crimean War. Learn how she funded her own trip to the frontlines.
Bedtime History
Jackie Robinson For Kids
Learn about the famous Brooklyn Dodgers baseball player, Jackie Robinson, and his struggle against racial segregation and discrimination throughout his life.