Bill Richmond was born into slavery on Staten Island, New York, which was then an outpost for the British colonies. When Richmond was 14, a British soldier named Hugh Percy arranged his freedom and brought him to England where Richmond...

Alice Coachman Davis was an athlete who specialized in the high jump. She was the first black woman selected for the U.S. Olympic team and went on to become the first black woman of any nationality to win a gold medal at the Olympics...

Taylor had to deal with racist taunts and threats from fellow riders and cycling supporters as his fame grew. Taylor was banned from racing in the American South, despite the fact that Black competitors in Europe were more welcomed and...

Here is a list of Black people in the Guinness Book of World Records and what they have accomplished in fields from music to sports to politics. How many of these people do you recognize?

Baseball’s lineage stems from Cricket, Stoolball and Rounders. Modern rules develop in Cooperstown, New York, with Alexander Cartwright’s book “Baseball.” The first professional team is established before the National League forms amidst...

Fencing is a historical sport that dates back to ancient times, evolving from the use of rocks to swords. It became popular in the Renaissance as a form of entertainment and eventually became an Olympic sport. Today, fencers engage in...

This video explores the history of sailboats, from ancient times to the modern era. It highlights the early forms of sailing and the techniques used for navigation without modern tools. The video also discusses key innovations that have...

Twerking is mainstream now ... but do you know where it came from? Superstar Lizzo traces booty shaking to a traditional West African dance and tells how Black women across generations kept the rhythm alive, from blues and jazz singers...

On June 22, 1948, the Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, carrying over 500 passengers from the Caribbean. This marked the beginning of post-war mass migration to Britain, forever changing the face of British society.



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Lou Gehrig and Bill Russell exemplified character in sports through their humility, leadership, and dedication to their teams and communities. Gehrig, a legendary first baseman for the Yankees, was a quiet, team-first player known for...

Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary and Black Mary, was the first African-American female star-route mail carrier in the United States.



Born Mary Fields in around 1832, Fields was born into slavery, and like...

In which John Green looks at Europe's attempts to recover from the devastation of World War I and forge a lasting peace. The peace did not last. Today we're talking about the economic cultural recovery of the 1920s, and the economic...

This series presents the art of taking care of oneself, unique to people of color, with a specific focus on wellness in all its forms. Host Ngozi Paul takes on the stereotype that black people can’t swim. In the process, discovering the...

Explore the life of a Black professional cowboy, his experiences with racism, and his commitment to promoting diversity in rodeo.<br/>

In this video, we learn about the surprising historical use of bread as an eraser before the discovery of rubber erasers in 1770. The trivia question challenges viewers to guess the different purposes bread served, including as an...

In this video, the teacher explains the science behind soap and how it cleans our skin. They discuss how soap is made from fatty acids and salt, and how it emulsifies to mix with water and remove dirt and grime from our skin. The teacher...

In this video, we explore the concept of time and its measurement. From the Earth's time zones to our internal circadian rhythms, we delve into how time affects our daily lives. We also learn about various timekeeping devices throughout...

This video provides interesting facts about chocolate, including its popularity among adults in the United States and the history of chocolate bars. It highlights Cadbury as the company credited with popularizing the chocolate bar and...

This video explores the history and significance of calendars in different cultures. It explains how the modern calendar is based on the Roman calendar and why leap years are necessary. It also highlights ancient calendars like the Aztec...

This video explores the fascinating history and thrilling evolution of roller coasters. From their humble beginnings on mining tracks to the mind-blowing heights and speeds of modern coasters, viewers will discover the exhilaration and...

Hank explores the science behind the topics of the day, including a look at the current "pandemic" of concussions in professional sports and new insights into what really caused the worst plagues in human history, and what it portends...

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...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a 7’2, Kung fu fighting, book-writing legend and one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport of basketball



Born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr, on April the16th 1947, in New York City. Alcindor...

This is Sophia Danenberg, the first African American and the first black woman from anywhere in the world to climb Mount Everest.



Dannenberg's first major climb was up Mount Rainier in Washington Stat

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