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History Kids: Ellis Island and the Immigration Process
This video provides a brief history of Ellis Island, the immigration process, and the reasons why people immigrated to the United States. It also highlights the challenges and experiences that immigrants faced during their journey and...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 History: The Jazz Age
The Jazz Age was a time of unparalleled prosperity and change. Featuring archive footage from the period, students can gain a fascinating and revealing insight into 1920's America. Archive film based programme about America from the...
Curated Video
Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained
Human migration is a tale as old as time, but how has that impacted Black culture here in the U.S.? Hallease and Evelyn explore how the movement of Black folks has created icons from James Baldwin to Nipsey Hussle.
American Public Media
American Radio Works: Pueblo, Usa
Find out how Latino immigrants are changing the culture of America as they move into small U.S. towns. Learn about immigration, how to become a U.S. citizen, and how these Latin American immigrants are adjusting and contributing to their...
15 Minute History
15 Minute History: Episode 25: Mexican Migration to the Us
This full-length podcast tells the story of Mexican immigrant migration to the U.S. The complete transcript is printed for further student use and reference.
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson
In this video episode [5:32] from Favorite Poem Project, Yina Liang, a 16 year-old girl, describes her life and explains why Emily Dickinson's poem entitled "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" is an inspiration to her life. Liang reads aloud "I'm...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "Minstrel Man" by Langston Hughes
In this video episode [4:27] from The Favorite Poem Project, Pov Chin, a college student whose parents had escaped Pol Pot with her and a few family members, describes the pain and guilt that she has, knowing that most perished while...
PBS
National Border Control Council Head on Immigration
National Boarder Control Council President discusses his views and experiences at the U.S.-Mexican border. Text, audio, and video of this August, 2006, interview are available.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Access Islam: Somali Muslims in Maine
Lewiston, Maine has become a hotbed for Somali Muslims. Watch or read the transcript of this video that looks into the impact this has had on the community. [10:45]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Raids Target Cleaning, Maintenance Workers
Check out this February 22, 2007, report on the federal government's "raid on a company that contracts cleaning and grounds maintenance services." Learn what resulted from it and the surrounding controversy. From "All Things Considered."
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: n.c. County Sets Sights on 'Deportation Hub'
Listen to a report on a controversial federal program through which a North Carolina county is permitted to deport illegal immigrants with criminal records. Learn how Alamance County is using the money given to it by the government.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Activists Seek Halt to Worker Deportation
Learn about a controversial "crackdown" on illegal immigrants and the advocates who are seeking to stop the deportation of immigrant workers. From "Morning Edition," February 15, 2007.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bank Defends Credit Cards for Illegal Immigrants
Should illegal immigrants be able to get credit cards? The Bank of America's "pilot program" that offers illegal immigrants credit cards is being tested in Los Angeles. Learn about it in this "All Things Considered" report.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Should u.s. Businesses Market to Illegal Immigrants?
Should credit cards be offered to illegal immigrants? "Talk of the Nation" guests, Miriam Jordan and Bob Justich, discuss the Bank of America's controversial credit card program.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Colorado Finds Anti Immigration Law Costly
Colorado passed immigration laws that, according to heads of state agencies, are costing more money than they save. Listen to "Day to Day" to learn more.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: County Tries, and Fails, to Find the Costs of Illegals
Do illegal immigrants cost U.S. taxpayers? Efforts have been made to see if immigrants are costing American citizens or if immigrants are contributing to the economy. Learn more in this "All Things Considered" report.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Arrested Immigrants' Families Struggle in Iowa
Undocumented workers in Iowa were arrested in December, 2006. Concerned parish priest, Father Jim Miller, "describes how he aided the workers' families who didn't know the details of their loved ones whereabouts."
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Rallies Across Country Protest Immigration Policies
Over Labor Day weekend (2006), immigrant-rights activists rallied for legal status of undocumented workers. Learn more in this "All Things Considered" report, and check out a link to more on "The Immigration Debate."
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: El Paso's Sheriff Goes After Illegal Immigrants
NPR covers the controversy in El Paso, Texas, as the sheriff and his deputies try to enforce immigration laws in the area. Audio report is from August, 2006. Links to other NPR reports accompany this article.
CBS
Cbs News: County Takes on Illegal Immigrants
Resource presents the fight over illegal immigration through this article detailing a lawsuit in Idaho. Video accompanies this October, 2005, report.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sonenshine on Diaspora & Cultural Exchanges
Former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of the US Dept. of State, Tara Sonenshine discusses how diaspora and cultural exchanges affect modern public diplomacy. [6:51]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Immigrant Detainees Tell of Attack Dogs and Abuse
NPR takes a hard look at the treatment given to immigrant detainees while held by the U.S. Government. 11/2004