TED Talks
TED: A new national park to reclaim Indigenous land | Tracie Revis
In a part of the United States with more than 17,000 years of human history, cultural preservation advocate Tracie Revis is working to turn the Ocmulgee Mounds into Georgia's first national park and preserve. This park would be...
TED Talks
TED: Is technology our savior — or our slayer? | Ruha Benjamin
When it comes to technology, we're often presented with two contrasting visions of the future: one where technology fulfills all our desires, and another where it leads to chaos and conflict. Sociologist Ruha Benjamin is here with a more...
Curated Video
US fans react as Shaun White fails to live up to gold medal expectation; Swiss fans celebrate
Fans from the United States expressed disappointment after American snowboarder Shaun White failed in his quest to win his third consecutive gold medal on Tuesday in the men's halfpipe.
White, the best snowboarder of his era and one of...
TED Talks
TED: How an old loop of railroads is changing the face of a city Ryan Gravel
Urban planner Ryan Gravel shares the story of how his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, rallied to build a massive urban park that will transform an abandoned railroad track into 22 miles of public green space called the Atlanta BeltLine....
TED Talks
TED: How an old loop of railroads is changing the face of a city | Ryan Gravel
urban planner Ryan Gravel shares the story of how his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, rallied to build a massive urban park that will transform an abandoned railroad track into 22 miles of public green space called the Atlanta BeltLine....
TED Talks
TED: How moms shape the world | Anna Malaika Tubbs
Mothers undeniably impact and shape history -- but their stories are often left out or misrepresented, says sociologist and author Anna Malaika Tubbs. This erasure limits policies to support mothers and their essential roles in society....
TED Talks
TED: 3 ways businesses can fight sex trafficking | Nikki Clifton
Sex buying doesn't just happen late at night on street corners in the shady part of town -- it also happens online, in the middle of the workday, using company equipment and resources. With this problem comes an opportunity, says...
Crash Course
Martin Luther King, Jr: Crash Course Black American History
Today we're going to learn about perhaps the best-known leader in the Civil Rights Era, Martin Luther King, Jr. From his rise to notoriety during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, his leadership of the Southern Christian Leadership...
Curated Video
US Streets are Dangerous. We Can Fix Them.
Cars dominate US city streets, and there’s no better example than Atlanta, GA. Streets in Atlanta are designed for getting cars around as fast as possible. The result? Pedestrian deaths in ATL are twice the national average. But the city...
Great Big Story
The civil rights era roots of roller skating
Discover the vibrant atmosphere and rich history of Cascade, the epicenter of Atlanta's roller skating community. Dive into the evolution of Cascade from its origins during the era of desegregation to its present-day status as a beloved...
Wonderscape
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...
Wonderscape
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
Who Invented Trap Music?
Hi-hats. That blazing fast sound is everywhere—pop, reggaeton, country—and hi-hats are essential in trap music. Where exactly did trap music come from and how did it become a part of so many other musical styles? Hosts LA Buckner and...
Curated Video
Famous United States Attractions
Dr. Forrester explores several cities and towns in the United States and attractions that make those cities famous.
Great Big Story
The Civil Rights Era Roots of Roller Skating
Discover the vibrant atmosphere and rich history of Cascade, the epicenter of Atlanta's roller skating community. Dive into the evolution of Cascade from its origins during the era of desegregation to its present-day status as a beloved...
Great Big Story
The Civil Rights Era Roots of Roller Skating
Discover the vibrant atmosphere and rich history of Cascade, the epicenter of Atlanta's roller skating community. Dive into the evolution of Cascade from its origins during the era of desegregation to its present-day status as a beloved...
Curated Video
Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Peaceful Leader
Dr. Forrester discusses the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in America.
Weird History
History of the Waffle House
Weird History Food is gonna pull over and get a bite at the Waffle House. In 1955, two neighbors in Georgia opened up a restaurant. Since opening, The Waffle House has created its own culture, with its own unique language and customs,...
Curated Video
Dorothy Bolden: Unionizing Domestic Workers
Civil rights activist Dorothy Bolden made it her mission to empower America’s working class. Her activism empowered domestic workers across the nation – and created noticeable change in the workplace for thousands of Black women.
The Wall Street Journal
WNBA Champion Renee Montgomery on Athletes and Activism
Two-time WNBA champion Renee Montgomery explains why she has decided to sit out the 2020 basketball season to focus on social justice and voting rights reform during the WSJ's Future of Everything Series.
Curated Video
The Vibrant City of Atlanta
Welcome to this educational video about Atlanta, the capital of the state of Georgia and the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. In this video, we will explore the various aspects that make Atlanta a popular destination...
Barcroft Media
Paralysis Didn’t Stop Me Becoming A Ballet Dancer
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 06: A 17-YEAR-OLD girl with paralysed arms has sworn that she’ll never let her disability stop her from dancing. Sarah Todd Hammer, from Atlanta, was just eight years old when she developed acute flaccid...
The Guardian
Gay, black and HIV positive: America's hidden epidemic
If you are a black, gay man in America, your risk of contracting HIV is one in two. Leah Green travels to Atlanta, Georgia, which has the largest gay and black community in the country. She finds out how stigma, education and structural...
Next Animation Studio
Atlanta killing spree — how it happened
The suspect told police he suffers from sex addiction and sees the locations where he murdered as a personal temptation that he wanted to eliminate.