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The Tradition Of Activism In Sports
Over the last decade, athletes have stepped up their social activism — building on more than a century of athletes taking a stand.
Curated Video
Supreme Court To Hear 3 Cases On LGBTQ Rights In The Workplace
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a trilogy of cases centered on whether it's legal for employers to discriminate against LGBTQ applicants and workers.
Curated Video
3 Former U.S. Presidents Pay Tribute To Rep. John Lewis
On Thursday, Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights activist often called "the conscience of Congress", was laid to rest.
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Martin Luther King - I Have a Dream speech
The end of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech during the Civil Rights March on Washington / crowds watching speech / Lincoln Memorial / Washington Monument / parts of speech include, Let freedom ring and, Free at last, free at last Thank God...
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President Biden Signs Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act Into Law
Congress first considered anti-lynching legislation more than 120 years ago. It had failed to pass such legislation nearly 200 times.
Sky News
50th Anniversary Of Martin Luther King Speech
50th Anniversary Of Martin Luther King Speech
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LGBTQ Activists Call On Supreme Court To Expand Title VII Definitions
LGBTQ rights activists in D.C. rallied in support of including sexual orientation and gender identity as part of Title VII's definition of "sex."
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Martin Luther King - I Have a Dream speech
MLK delivers his I Have a Dream speech during the Civil Rights March on Washington / crowds surrounding him as he is at podium / MLK says, I have a dream. August 28, 1963 in Washington, DC
Curated Video
Two Activists Draw Parallels Between Civil Rights Movement And Today
Some Americans are drawing parallels between today in the Civil Rights Movement. Two Black women share their first-hand accounts and perspective.
Participant
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President
The ever-engaging Kid President hosts a video that details the life story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Kid President covers the time from when Martin Luther King, Jr. was born to the extent of his life and includes words of encouragement...
PBS
Mary Church Terrell | Unladylike2020
Catalytic events wake people up. For Mary Church Terrell the lynching of her friend Thomas Moss lead to her involvement in the catalytic events of suffrage, anti-lynching, and desegregation. Learn more about this amazing woman and her...
TED-Ed
Ugly History: Japanese American Incarceration Camps
When Aki Kurose was 16 years old, her family was forced to relocate from their home in Seattle with other Japanese Americans. The government feared that despite their loyalty to the United States, they were operating on behalf of...
Stanford University
Freedom’s Ring: King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was the clarion call for the modern Civil Rights Movement. Using the immortal words of King, an animated screen allows pupils to hear his words delivered to the March on Washington in...
Curated OER
The Greensboro Sit-Ins
Imagine an old 1960s diner. There's a long, L-shaped counter top and classic diner stools covered in vinyl dotting the counter space. Sounds like your typical diner, doesn't it? A piece of this diner now sits in The Smithsonian. Why?...
Curated OER
Little Rock Nine
A compelling account of the Little Rock Nine, the first nine students to attend a desegregated school in Arkansas. Stills and video clips illustrate the tumultuous first year at Little Rock High School. Use this video to stir discussion...
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The Freedom Rides
"We're going on to New Orleans. No matter what happens, we're dedicated to this. We'll take hitting; we'll take beating. We're willing to accept death." In 1960, a group of students, both black and white, journeyed across the south and...
TED-Ed
Equality, Sports, and Title IX
Since the passage of Title IX in 1972, how have schools gone about ensuring that girls receive equal treatment in the realm of sports? This is a descriptive and engaging resource that clearly explains the variety of tests used to protect...
PBS
Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" Speech | Know Ohio
A short PBS video introduces viewers to Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" speech.
PBS
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Poor People’s Campaign
Two short PBS videos introduce young scholars to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 Poor People's Campaign, his support for the Memphis sanitation worker's strike, and the plans for the march on Washington, D.C., to fight poverty. Viewers...
TED-Ed
What Is Juneteenth, and Why Is It so Important?
A short TEDEd video details the history of Juneteenth celebrations, the events of June 19, 1865, and the importance of Juneteenth celebrations.
Biography
Martin Luther King Jr. | A Crusader For Liberation | Biography
A powerful 12-minute video biography captures famous and not so well known events in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Life events include marches he led, speeches he gave, and the brutality he faced.
WatchMojo
Martin Luther King Jr: Life and Death
A brief video biography introduces viewers to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pictured as excerpts from his speeches, marches he organized, and causes he supported.
Scholastic
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Leader and a Hero
Martin Luther King Jr. is the focus of a video that details his life and accomplishments. Viewers take in moments of history alongside clear narration. A hopeful message concludes the video.
Kids Academy
Civil Rights Act of 1964 | Montgomery Bus Boycott for Kids | Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King
An engaging and informative video sheds light on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kid-friendly animated figures visually portray what the narrator says. An end-review...