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...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The hidden life of Rosa Parks
Throughout her life, Rosa Parks repeatedly challenged racial violence and the prejudiced systems protecting its perpetrators. Her refusal to move to the back of a segregated bus ignited a boycott that lasted 381 days and helped transform...
Curated Video
Wounded Knee '73 | American Indian Movement
In the middle of the civil rights movement emerged the American Indian Movement. The AIM addresed systemic issues of poverty, discrimination and police brutality against Native Americans. In 1973 around 200 Native Americans from all the...
Wonderscape
Jackie Robinson: Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier
This video explores the life of Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Learn about his journey from a four-sport athlete to his groundbreaking debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, the...
Wonderscape
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement
Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from his leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his powerful "I Have a Dream" speech. Learn about his impact on civil rights, his stance against the Vietnam War, and the...
Wonderscape
The Legacy of the Reconstruction Era and Its Lasting Impact
This video explores the Reconstruction Era, focusing on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and the political strides made by Black Americans. Learn about the challenges and achievements of the time, including the rise of Black political...
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The End of Jim Crow and the Fight for Civil Rights
Follow the relentless struggle for civil rights in the face of Jim Crow laws, from early desegregation efforts to the historic marches in Selma. Learn about the pivotal events that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting...
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The Evolution of Rhythm and Blues to Hip-Hop
Trace the journey of Black music from the post-WWII rhythm and blues era through the rise of Motown, the powerful voices of the Civil Rights era, and the emergence of hip-hop in the Bronx. Learn how each genre influenced the next,...
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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Beyond the Ring
Explore the life of Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer who became a global icon and outspoken leader. Learn about his fights in and out of the ring, his stance against the Vietnam War, and his lasting impact on civil rights and the world...
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Claudette Colvin and Ruby Bridges: Young Leaders of Change
Discover the courage of Claudette Colvin and Ruby Bridges, two young girls who stood against segregation. Learn how their actions during the Civil Rights era helped pave the way for school desegregation and inspired a movement for...
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Cesar Chavez and the Fight for Safe Working Conditions
This video highlights Cesar Chavez's efforts to secure safer working conditions for farm laborers in California during the 1960s, focusing on the dangers of pesticide exposure. Learn about the historic strike and collaboration between...
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Maya Angelou’s Journey: Writing and Civil Rights
This video explores Maya Angelou’s time as a dancer, her global travels, and her decision to pursue writing. It highlights her experiences with the Harlem Writers Guild, her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and the encouragement...
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Coretta Scott King: Honoring Martin's Legacy and Advocating for Change
This video explores the later years of Coretta Scott King’s life, highlighting her efforts to preserve her husband's legacy and continue their shared fight for civil rights. From leading marches to founding the Martin Luther King Jr....
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Coretta Scott King: Advocate for Civil Rights and Global Change
This video highlights Coretta Scott King's role in the Civil Rights Movement, working alongside her husband Martin Luther King Jr. It covers her activism in the U.S. and abroad, including her involvement in the Women's Strike for Peace...
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Coretta Scott King’s Early Life with Martin Luther King Jr.
This video explores Coretta Scott King’s early life with Martin Luther King Jr., from their move to Montgomery, Alabama, to their involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It highlights Coretta’s role in supporting the boycott and...
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott: A Turning Point in Civil Rights
This video covers the Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat in 1955. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the boycott lasted over a year and ended with a Supreme Court ruling that bus segregation was...
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The March on Washington and Dr. King’s "I Have a Dream" Speech
This video covers the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Learn about the peaceful protests, including sit-ins and marches, that led up...
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The Official Selma to Montgomery March of 1965
This video covers the historic third march from Selma to Montgomery on March 21, 1965, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With protection from the National Guard, over 3,000 marchers set out on a 54-mile journey that grew to 25,000 people...
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The Twenty-Fourth Amendment: Ending Poll Taxes in Voting
This video explores the Twenty-Fourth Amendment, ratified in 1964, which abolished poll taxes as a requirement for voting in federal elections. Learn how this amendment was a key victory of the Civil Rights movement, aimed at removing...
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Thurgood Marshall's Early Life and Path to Becoming a Civil Rights Attorney
This video explores the early life of Thurgood Marshall, from his upbringing in Baltimore and his education at Lincoln University and Howard University Law School. Discover how his personal experiences with racial discrimination...
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Response to Bloody Sunday
This video explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s actions following the violence of Bloody Sunday. Determined to continue the fight for voting rights, Dr. King led a symbolic march, worked closely with President Johnson, and helped secure a...
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The Long Struggle for Voting Rights in the United States
This video explores the lengthy fight to expand voting rights in the United States, focusing on key amendments and laws like the 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments, the Snyder Act, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It highlights how...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Years and Legacy
This video covers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final years, focusing on his role in the Selma marches and his advocacy for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It also highlights his assassination, the national recognition of his work with the...
Curated Video
What Are the Three Waves of Feminism?
The three waves of feminism represent different time periods during the 19th and 20th centuries’ struggle for political, social, and economic gender equality. Feminism is a political and social movement or ideology that strives for...