The central theme of this course is self-discipline. How we think about ethical problems at work and how our mind processes these problems is a huge first-step in dealing with workplace dilemmas. This process of thinking about how we...

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...

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.

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...

He was a fierce patriot and Founding Father – so why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of murder following the Boston Massacre of 1770?

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...

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.

This Video Explains Obstruction of Justice as a Criminal Charge

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...

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...

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,...

Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Short animation explaining UN Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions for teenage students

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...

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...

Part three of the Magna Carta explains how King John tried to renege on the terms which eventually led to the First Barons War

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.

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,...

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...