Curated Video
Barbara Jordan: The Black Texan Politician who Broke the Glass Ceiling
At a time when women and people of colour were all but excluded from the US government, one woman stormed the corridors of power and made them her own. This is the story of Barbara Jordan, the African American from the South who defied...
Curated Video
Breaking Barriers: Constance Baker Motley
Breaking through the limits placed on women and people of color was all in a day’s work for Constance Baker Motley. She was a civil rights activist, lawyer, judge and state senator.
Curated Video
John Rollin Ridge: the Native American Novelist Like No Other
We've had some great American Novelists? You've read some of them in school, right? But one writer you've probably never heard of is John Rollin Ridge, aka Yellow Bird: the first Native American to ever publish a novel about a fictitious...
KERA
Field Trips to Study Mexican-American History
A group of Dallas teens are learning history on their spring break. They are taking a civil rights tour from Dallas to Brownsville, Texas and places in-between to learn more about Mexican-American history. Students are watching...
Curated Video
George W. Bush: After September 11
In the wake of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil in history, President George W. Bush delivers a much anticipated speech to a Joint Session of Congress, outlining America’s reaction to the unprecedented atrocity.
The Business Professor
Obstruction of Justice as a Criminal Charge
This Video Explains Obstruction of Justice as a Criminal Charge
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...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Why We Need Solidarity Economics
Economists have gone to great lengths to write humans out of economics, pushing self-interest and generally providing two choices—faith in markets or the state. INET grantee and University of Southern California Sociologist Manuel Pastor...
Global Health with Greg Martin
The Social Determinants of Health. A Public Health framework.
The social determinants of health represent aspects of people’s social identity, their social environment and their social position that can health and public health. It’s a broad topic and includes issues like justice, inequality,...
Makematic
Take Action for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Ages 11 - 17)
Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Makematic
UN Global Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Ages 11 - 17)
Short animation explaining UN Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions for teenage students
Global Health with Greg Martin
Exploitation and Global Health
In the 4th Episode of Global Health Ethics, Dr Greg Martin talks about the idea of exploitation and public health. If you're interested in ethics or human rights, this video will help you understand some important issues related to...
Step Back History
What is the Sikh Religion?
What if I were to tell you there was a religion out there, dedicated to the unity and equality of all humankind, and social justice? What if I told you that their most holy site is also a soup kitchen? Does that sound like a religion you...
60 Second Histories
The Magna Carta - part 3 - What happened after the Magna Carta was signed
Part three of the Magna Carta explains how King John tried to renege on the terms which eventually led to the First Barons War
60 Second Histories
The Magna Carta - part 2
Part two of the Magna Carta describes the basic principles of the Magna Carta, the clauses within it and how it forms the basis of our laws today.
Mazz Media
Understanding the Constitution: Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution,...
Wonderscape
Thurgood Marshall: Champion of Civil Rights
This video explores the life and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. It highlights his early life, education, legal career, and his groundbreaking role as the first...
Press Association
Nikita Hand wins civil rape case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor
A woman who accused Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel has won her claim against him for damages in a High Court civil case. The jury in the civil case against Mr McGregor delivered its...
Press Association
Woman who accused Conor McGregor of raping her wins her claim against him for damages
Nikita Hand speaks to the media after she won her civil rape case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor. The total amount of damages awarded by the jury was 248,603.60 euro. Mr McGregor had faced an accusation that he “brutally raped and...
Curated Video
Trump nominates Pam Bondi to serve as US attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General in his new administration. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
DOJ sues to force Google to sell Chrome over monopoly claims
The Department of Justice has asked a judge to compel Google to relinquish control of its Chrome and Android platforms, which could dramatically alter how Americans use the internet. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Gaetz to withdraw his consideration for attorney general
It's unclear what Gaetz's future holds as he resigned from Congress after he was nominated for the attorney general job. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Gardai make appeal to identify people involved in serious public disorder
Images of over 90 people deemed “persons of interest” in the Dublin riots have been released by Gardai in a fresh appeal issued one year on from the disorder. In a fresh appeal issued on Tuesday, Gardai said to progress their criminal...
Press Association
Simon Harris calls on Sinn Fein to publish manifesto ahead of first debate
Simon Harris has called on the Sinn Fein leader to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate on Monday evening. The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of “cynicism” in not publishing the party’s General...