Curated Video
Young Coretta Scott King
Correta Scott King is often known for being the wife of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., but she was so much more than that. She was an activist in her own right and came from a family that valued education above all else....
Curated Video
Find Me in the Storm: the Words of Marcus Garvey
Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr. was a prominent political activist and the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL, commonly known as UNIA). Listen to famous...
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Student Activism
This video explores the concept of activism and highlights the stories of young activists who are making a difference in various social and environmental issues. It emphasizes the importance of finding a cause you care about, educating...
Step Back History
The AIDS Crisis: "How Many Beautiful Friends Died"
Today, we need to talk about one of the largest medical disasters in recent history that we almost never talk about. Let's talk about the people who thought they would die, had the state do nothing, and fought like hell to demand their...
Financial Times
Tiananmen Square: China 30 years on
The FT's global China editor James Kynge was a reporter in Beijing when the government sent in troops and tanks to quash student-led pro-democracy demonstrations in 1989. Talking to dissidents and political activists, he looks back at...
Curated Video
Stonewall Uprising: The Fight Against Oppression
The LGBTQ+ community took a stand in 1960s America. Discriminated against because of their sexuality and gender identity, they campaigned for a fairer, freer society in a time of social and political upheaval in America.
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Understanding Social Inequality
This video discusses the history and ongoing struggles of racial inequality, LGBTQ rights, and systemic racism in the United States. It highlights the impact of slavery, segregation, and discriminatory practices on marginalized...
Press Association
Pro-Palestine protest for US election event at Guinness Storehouse
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have staged a demonstration outside a US election event in Dublin. Activists were protesting over the holding of a “watch party” for the early stages of the election results, which was being staged by...
Curated Video
US companies are rolling back DEI programs to critics' praise, but consumers don't agree, data shows
Most Americans favor DEI programs, but prominent companies like Ford and Lowes are still scaling back their initiatives in response to conservative critics. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Murdo Fraser welcomes backing of colleagues as he launches Scottish Conservative leadership bid
Two of the contenders for the Scottish Conservative leadership have dropped out of the race and backed veteran MSP Murdo Fraser for the top job. Liam Kerr and Jamie Greene had previously announced their intention to run to replace...
Curated Video
In the 10 years since a police officer killed Michael Brown, how has policing changed?
Brown's killing sparked nationwide protests and calls for reform, some of which resulted in policy changes. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Zubir Ahmed wins for Labour in Glasgow South West
Footage of the Glasgow South West declaration at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow resulted in a Labour victory for Zubir Ahmed.
Press Association
'No complacency' in Scottish Labour's campaign, says Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says there is no complacency in his party's campaign with two days to go until the General Election. He joined candidate Martin McCluskey and volunteers in Gourock, Inverclyde.
Press Association
Keir Starmer delivers stump speech to Labour activists in Berkshire - HD
Full stump speech of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in Berkshire as he addressed the party activists whilst on 2024 General Election Campaign Trail. He was accompanied by Labour candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire, Olivia Bailey.
Press Association
Scottish Green Party's Lorna Slater gives a speech at campaign launch
Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater gives a keynote speech outlining the key policies and themes of the campaign during their party's General Election Campaign launch with election candidates and activists at Made in Stirling.
Press Association
Keir Starmer meets activists and victims of antisocial behaviour on General Election campaign trail
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, alongside shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper, met with activists and victims of antisocial behaviour while on General Election campaign trail. Starmer was back in Thurrock to set out how Labour will...
Press Association
Gaza protesters ‘create own arms embargo’ with blockade outside Thales factory
Pro-Palestinian protesters have blockaded a defence and security company in an effort to disrupt the supply of arms to Israel as they demand a ceasefire in Gaza. There were scuffles between the campaigners and police outside the Thales...
Press Association
Roisin McAleer: 'It's an impossible situation'
Activists at a makeshift camp in Dublin city have criticised the government for its approach to housing asylum seekers. At a protest organised at Mount Street, a street located next to the International Protection Office (IPO) where...
Press Association
Poultry turnout for Labour Downing Street stunt calling for general election date
Labour activists appeared outside Downing Street in chicken costumes on Friday, as the party called on Rishi Sunak to name a date for the general election.
Press Association
Activists from global south say the words of leaders from the global north at Cop28 are "not meaningful"
Activists from global south say the words of leaders from the global north at Cop28 are "not meaningful" and not backed up by actions. Interview with Bangladeshi activist Sharif Jamil and executive director of Blue Planet Initiative.
Press Association
Scotland First Minister leads independence march in Edinburgh
First Minister Humza Yousaf led independence activists from Edinburgh Castle to the Scottish Parliament as he laid out the case for Scotland's place in Europe. He was joined by thousands of supporters and government ministers Lorna...
Press Association
Conservatives retain Uxbridge and South Ruislip as by-election results announced
The Conservative Party have retained the Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat following a close battle with the Labour Party.
Press Association
Politics daily briefing: July 1
All the political developments in the UK as Suella Braverman hits out at “mayhem” on the streets before new measures to crack down on environmental activists come into force from Sunday.
Press Association
Three arrested ‘over potential co-ordinated disruption’ at Grand National
Three people were arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption at Aintree Racecourse as animal rights activists gathered outside the track before the Grand National Festival’s final day. AR spokesperson Claudia Penna...