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Slave Codes Crash Course Black American History
Slave codes were a method of protecting the investment of white enslavers in the Colonies by restricting the lives of enslaved people in almost every imaginable way. The codes restricted enslaved people’s ability to move around, or...
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Elizabeth Key Crash Course Black American History
The legal system can seem like a complicated tangle of arcane rules and loopholes, and it can sometimes seem like it is designed to confuse. But it is possible, with the right application, for the legal system to rectify injustices....
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Plessy v Ferguson and Segregation Crash Course Black American History
The United States' Constitution is not a very detailed document. It lays out the basic structure of government, and the details are filled in with legislation, and clarified and reinforced by court decisions. One of the most...
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Shirley Chisholm: Crash Course Black American History #43
In 1972, Shirley Chisholm ran for president of the United States of America as a Democrat. She didn't win, but this was not the beginning or the end of her career in politics. She held a congressional seat in the New York delegation for...
TED-Ed
Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history | Karen L. Cox
In the 1860's, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy. They seceded in response to the growing movement for the nationwide abolition of slavery. Yet barely a year after the Civil War ended, southern...
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade Crash Course Black American History
Today we're learning about the Transatlantic Slave Trade, which brought millions of captive Africans to the Americas between the 16th and 19th centuries, with the largest number of people trafficked between 1700 and 1808. We'll look at...
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The American Revolution Crash Course Black American History
When we talk about the American Revolution and Revolutionary War, the discussion often involves lofty ideals like liberty, and freedom, and justice. The Declaration of Independence even opens with the idea that "all men are created...
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The Rise of Cotton Crash Course Black American History
Cotton is everywhere in our modern world, and it became a hugely important crop in the 19th century United States. Cotton was a huge economic boon to the US, and much of that wealth was built on the backs of enslaved laborers. And cotton...
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The Stono Rebellion Crash Course Black American History
Enslaved people resisted their condition in a range of different ways. Oftentimes those ways were small and personal. There were also times when that resistance took on larger, more dramatic forms, like with slave uprisings and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable - Christina Greer
Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice. -- In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any...
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...
Curated Video
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.
Wonderscape
The Rise and Fall of Freedmen's Towns and the Red Summer
Discover the history of all-Black towns established after the Civil War, offering hope and refuge for newly freed Black Americans. Explore how events like D.W. Griffith's "The Birth of a Nation" and the Red Summer of 1919 led to a...
Wonderscape
Hiram Revels: The First Black U.S. Senator
This video explores the life and achievements of Hiram Revels, the first Black person to serve in the U.S. Congress. Learn about his journey from a free-born pastor to a Civil War chaplain and political leader in Mississippi, and his...
Wonderscape
Wrong Side of History: Black Heritage and Representation
Explore the evolution of Black history in America, from the struggle for recognition to the impact of Black History Month. Learn about media's role in shaping perceptions and the ongoing debates on how best to honor Black heritage. Black...
Wonderscape
Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History
Learn about Carter G. Woodson, the visionary educator who created Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month. Discover how he dedicated his life to uncovering and celebrating the rich history of Black people in America....
Wonderscape
A Tree Without Roots Is Dead: The Story of Black History Month
Discover the origins of Black History Month and its importance in celebrating the contributions of Black people throughout American history. Learn about the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and explore the rich heritage that spans from 1619...
Wonderscape
Bruce's Beach: A Historic Black Resort Reclaimed
Discover the history of Bruce's Beach, a Black-owned resort in Manhattan Beach, California, founded by Charles and Willa Bruce in 1912. Learn how the city used eminent domain to take the property in 1924, and how, nearly a century later,...
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Historic Black Beaches: Safe Havens Amid Segregation
Discover the history of Black-owned beaches like Highland Beach, Atlantic Beach, and American Beach, which offered safe spaces for Black families during segregation. Learn how these resorts thrived as popular destinations for Black...
Wonderscape
The Struggle for Black Land Ownership in America
Learn about the early history of Black land ownership in America, starting with Anthony Johnson, the first recorded Black landowner. Explore the impact of Special Field Order 15, the reversal of promises of "40 acres and a mule," and the...
Curated Video
Hawaiian Leis and the Selma to Montgomery March
The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?
PBS
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.
Curated Video
The Journey to find God: Black History Tour by Ashley Lunnon
Was God With Martin Luther King As He Spoke Out Against Racism And Oppression? What About Rosa Parks When She Sat On That Bus? Or With Harriet Tubman As She Helped Slaves Escape? Danielle And Emmanuel Wanted To Know So They Went Back In...