PBS
Why the promise of police body cameras is falling well short of expectations
The use of police body cameras has become much more widespread in recent years with the hope that they will curb police violence and improve accountability. But a new investigation by ProPublica and The New York Times Magazine found it...
PBS
Memphis midwives work to address racial disparities in care
More women in America die from pregnancy-related complications than in any other developed country in the world, and black women are most affected. NewsHour Weekend's Ivette Feliciano reports on one clinic in Memphis, Tennessee, where...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor - Elizabeth Cox
It's another sweltering morning in Memphis, Egypt. As the sunlight brightens the Nile, Peseshet checks her supplies. Honey, garlic, cumin, acacia leaves, cedar oil -- she's well stocked with the essentials she needs to treat her...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable - Christina Greer
Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice. -- In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any...
Curated Video
Why So Few Americans Live Along The Mississippi River, Especially In The South
The Mighty Mississippi is truly one of the mighty rivers of the world. And like other mighty rivers, it has become an integral part of the land, people, and country it exists within. However, unlike other major rivers in the world such...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Graceland
TO MANY PEOPLE, GRACELAND IS A MUST VISIT SHRINE DEDICATED TO ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PERFORMERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, ELVIS PRESLEY. BUT AMIDST THE HYPE AND HYSTERIA IT IS EASY TO FORGET THAT GRACELAND WAS ONCE A FAMILY HOME.
Wonderscape
Coretta Scott King: Honoring Martin's Legacy and Advocating for Change
This video explores the later years of Coretta Scott King’s life, highlighting her efforts to preserve her husband's legacy and continue their shared fight for civil rights. From leading marches to founding the Martin Luther King Jr....
Curated Video
The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Tragic Moment in American History
This video provides a detailed account of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4th, 1968, and the aftermath that followed, including the impact on the Civil Rights movement and the controversial trial of James Earl Ray,...
Curated Video
Universe Size Comparison/Pyramid Size Comparison
Learn universe size comparison with this pyramid size comparison video. Brought to you by KLT!
Curated Video
The Story of American Barbecue
Today, barbecue is a big part of American culture. But did you know that this staple of the great American menu is actually older than the United States itself?
Curated Video
Memphis: Rock 'n' Roll and Southern Hospitality
Welcome to our video about the city of Memphis, Tennessee! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this historic city and explore its rich musical heritage, cultural landmarks, and mouth-watering cuisine.
National Parks Service
Acadia National Park - Meet a Striped Skunk
Known for their odor, striped skunks have so much more to offer. Learn about what makes a striped skunk special with this interview with one at Acadia National Park.
Hip Hughes History
Baker vs. Carr Explained
The concept of one man, one vote was set down in the 1962 Supreme Court decision, Baker vs. Carr. In this 5 minute video we slay the case with the sword of meaning. Super duper for flipped lessons for American Government and Political...
The Guardian
There’s food… it’s just not real food’: inside America's hunger capital
In the 'food deserts' of Memphis, Tennessee, dominated by fast food outlets and convenience stores, locals lack what seems a basic human right in the richer half of the city: a supermarket. With a big gap in life expectancy, are these...
Curated Video
Ida B. Wells: Journalist and Anti-Lynching Activist
Investigative journalist Ida B. Wells made it her mission to exposing the horrors of racism in the American South, but it wasn't easy.
Curated Video
Mary Church Terrell: Championing Suffrage and Civil Rights
Mary Church Terrell was a lifelong activist who advocated for suffrage and equal rights.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
EB Details: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Overview of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., by James Earl Ray.
Curated Video
Self-proclaimed scammer admits to foreclosure scheme involving Elvis' Graceland estate
A self-proclaimed scammer has apparently admitted to a scheme involving Elvis' Graceland estate. Presley's granddaughter was in a court battle to fight an attempt to auction the property. (Scripps News)
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Historic Memphis Belle B-17 Plane Offers Tourists Rides
The World War II Era, Boeing B-17 nicknamed Memphis Belle as it flies over the Virginia countryside on September 1, 2014 in Roanoke, Virginia. Though it is not the original Memphis Belle, the replica 1945 Boeing B17 Bomber aircraft gives...
Getty Images
Historic Memphis Belle B-17 Plane Offers Tourists Rides
The World War II Era, Boeing B-17 nicknamed Memphis Belle as it flies over the Virginia countryside on September 1, 2014 in Roanoke, Virginia. Though it is not the original Memphis Belle, the replica 1945 Boeing B17 Bomber aircraft gives...
Getty Images
Historic Memphis Belle B-17 Plane Offers Tourists Rides
The World War II Era, Boeing B-17 nicknamed Memphis Belle as it flies over the Virginia countryside on September 1, 2014 in Roanoke, Virginia. Though it is not the original Memphis Belle, the replica 1945 Boeing B17 Bomber aircraft gives...
Getty Images
Historic Memphis Belle B-17 Plane Offers Tourists Rides
The World War II Era, Boeing B-17 nicknamed Memphis Belle as it flies over the Virginia countryside on September 1, 2014 in Roanoke, Virginia. Though it is not the original Memphis Belle, the replica 1945 Boeing B17 Bomber aircraft gives...
Getty Images
Historic Memphis Belle B-17 Plane Offers Tourists Rides
The World War II Era, Boeing B-17 nicknamed Memphis Belle as it flies over the Virginia countryside on September 1, 2014 in Roanoke, Virginia. Though it is not the original Memphis Belle, the replica 1945 Boeing B17 Bomber aircraft gives...
Getty Images
Historic Memphis Belle B-17 Plane Offers Tourists Rides
The World War II Era, Boeing B-17 nicknamed Memphis Belle as it flies over the Virginia countryside on September 1, 2014 in Roanoke, Virginia. Though it is not the original Memphis Belle, the replica 1945 Boeing B17 Bomber aircraft gives...