In a surprising turn by historical standards, Biden’s polling has improved significantly in the last few weeks. So exactly what is driving Biden's rise? Can it be sustained going into the midterms? And do the Democrats have a chance of...

Learn about the photographs of Frederick Douglass with Dr. Noelle Trent.

For those enslaved, it was the perpetrator of countless horrors. So why did almost 200,000 African-Americans put their lives on the line to preserve the United States?

Camille Zubrinsky Charles is Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Term Professor in the Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, Graduate School of Education, and the Center for Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She is author...

A short summary of the case the Supreme Court will examine of the Masterpiece Cake Shop and it's refusal to serve a gay wedding reception with a fair examination of the Constitutional issues involved.

A short lecture over viewing major concepts found on the United States History and Government Regents examination. Touches base with the meaning of the 14th amendment, Plesey v Ferguson, Booker T. Washington, WEB DuBois, Martin Luther...

John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...

Here's the story of the African Americans who fled the South after Reconstruction ended.

How the skills and bravery of men in combat helped to desegregate the military.

How a once-silent little girl came to be a powerful voice involved in some of the most significant events in modern history.

Designed in 1972, the raised fist Afro Comb combines function with meaning to create a grooming tool that symbolises African-American history, culture and pride.

Journey through both the alphabet and history with ten-year-old animated character Alex, as he explores famous and fun people from A to Z! Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding...

Ever wonder why a new appointment to the Supreme Court is such big news? Of the three branches that make up the Federal Government, it’s arguably the judiciary – the courts system – that has the greatest impact upon our lives.

Here is the story of the history of my home state of Kansas.

Explore Constitutional Amendments 21 through 24 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. In-depth explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...

Did you know that the US Constitution's most important amendments took place over just 5 years? So what happened between 1865 and 1870 – and how did it change America?

In this video, we learn about the early life of John Lewis, his journey as a civil rights activist, and his career as an elected official.

A short lecture outlining the amendment procedure and some examples of amendments passed throughout US History. Covers material in preparation for the regents exam in United States History in NY State. Amendments covere include...

Explore the incredible life and accomplishments of NASA's Katherine Johnson, nicknamed the "Human Computer."  Understand her major contributions to the United States space program as a physicist, space scientist and mathematician and...

Dr. Carter-David is an Assistant Professor in History, teaching in the areas of fashion/beauty studies, American culture and identity politics, and African American, urban, and recent United States history. Her research explores the...

It may seem obvious, but only 40-45% of colonists supported the cause. It's not as simple as it may appear!

Paradigm's Joelle Emerson, All Star Code's Christina Lewis Halpern and Lyft's Tariq Meyers discuss inclusion and diversity in the tech world with WSJ Chief News Editor Jason Anders at the WSJ D.Live conference in Laguna Beach, Calif.

This video explores the history of the civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama in 1965, focusing on the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the march from Selma to Montgomery. It highlights the obstacles African-Americans faced in...