Selma tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and one of the greatest non-violent protests in U.S. history. Ava DuVernay directs this historical drama that captured hearts and minds but also made us ask some questions about historical...

The developed world holds up the ideals of capitalism, democracy and political rights for all. Those in emerging markets often don't have that luxury. In this powerful talk, economist Dambisa Moyo makes the case that the west can't...

iO Tillett Wright has photographed 2,000 people who consider themselves somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum -- and asked many of them: Can you assign a percentage to how gay or straight you are? Most people, it turns out, consider themselves...

If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you, right? Not in US civil court. From high legal fees to confusing paperwork and expensive lawyers, it can be difficult to settle civil matters. Entrepreneur and TED Fellow...

With his signature resolve, former US President Jimmy Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world, both developed and developing....

In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War as it unfolded in Asia. As John pointed out last week, the Cold War was occasionally hot, and a lot of that heat was generated in Asia. This is starting to sound weird with the hot/cold...

In which John Green teaches you about American women in the Progressive Era and, well, the progress they made. So the big deal is, of course, the right to vote women gained when the 19th amendment was passed and ratified. But women made...

Nadine Strossen, senior fellow with FIRE and emerita professor of constitutional law at New York Law School, as well as former president of the ACLU, has dedicated her life to defending civil liberties and human rights. In recent years,...

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This video provides a detailed overview of the life of Martin Luther King Jr., from his upbringing in a segregated America to his education and eventual leadership in the civil rights movement. It highlights key moments in his life, such...

Pupil outcome: I can summarise a writer's viewpoint. Key learning points: - Key information can be used to make predictions and draw conclusions before you read a text. - Skimming and scanning can be a useful strategy for finding the key...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Maya Angelou’s ‘On the Pulse of the Morning’, including understanding why and how it was written. Key learning points: - In 1993, President Bill Clinton asked Angelou to write, and perform, a poem at his...

Pupil outcome: I can understand how rhetorical questions can be used to address an audience when delivering a speech. Key learning points: - Michelle Obama is an American lawyer and author who served as the First Lady of the United...

Pupil outcome: I can effectively express a viewpoint in an engaging and persuasive way. Key learning points: - When expressing a viewpoint in a persuasive piece of writing, it’s important to create a rapport with the audience. -...

Pupil outcome: I can understand how repetition can be used to engage an audience when delivering a speech. Key learning points: - A speaker can engage an audience through a variety of techniques, including repetition. - Martin Luther...

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...

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...

This video explores the early life of Coretta Scott King, from her upbringing in segregated Alabama to her studies in music and activism at Antioch College. It highlights her commitment to equal rights and her meeting with Martin...

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...

This video chronicles the enduring struggle for civil rights in the United States, from the historic efforts of the 1960s to contemporary movements. It covers key moments like Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, the Civil Rights Act of...

This video highlights Frederick Douglass' pivotal roles in the Civil War and later years, including his advocacy with Abraham Lincoln, efforts for equal rights for Black soldiers, and his influential governmental positions. It...

Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, thousands of Japanese-Americans were interned on U.S. soil. Determined to right this wrong, Yuri Kochiyama testified to Congress and helped those affected win $20,000 in compensation.

A pioneering suffragette and free thinker, Ernestine Rose was way ahead of her time. Described as the “first Jewish feminist”, she used her voice to campaign for women’s rights and improve the lives of millions.

At a time when the U.S. House of Representatives was dominated by men, pioneering feminist Bella Abzug became a law-making force to be reckoned with.