Instructional Video12:22
TED Talks

TED: My quest to end the horror of gun violence in the US | Lucy McBath

12th - Higher Ed
US Congresswoman Lucy McBath has made it her mission to seek bipartisan solutions for gun safety, leading the way in sponsoring so-called "red flag" laws that prevent gun violence and mass shootings. In a searing and timely talk, she...
Instructional Video16:11
TED Talks

TED: How to lead in the new era of employee activism | Megan Reitz

12th - Higher Ed
What does it mean to lead in this new age of employee activism? Megan Reitz offers a four-point crash course on what employees want from their organizations and how leaders can rise to the challenge of building proactive and productive...
Instructional Video17:14
TED Talks

Pat Mitchell: Dangerous times call for dangerous women

12th - Higher Ed
Pat Mitchell has nothing left to prove and much less to lose -- she's become a "dangerous woman." Not dangerous as in feared, she says, but fearless: a force to be reckoned with. In this powerful call to action, Mitchell invites all...
Instructional Video11:08
TED Talks

Elizabeth Lesser: Take "the Other" to lunch

12th - Higher Ed
There's an angry divisive tension in the air that threatens to make modern politics impossible. Elizabeth Lesser explores the two sides of human nature within us (call them "the mystic" and "the warrior”) that can be harnessed to elevate...
Instructional Video12:25
TED Talks

TED: How moms shape the world | Anna Malaika Tubbs

12th - Higher Ed
Mothers undeniably impact and shape history -- but their stories are often left out or misrepresented, says sociologist and author Anna Malaika Tubbs. This erasure limits policies to support mothers and their essential roles in society....
Instructional Video4:49
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington - Michelle Mehrtens

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Explore how the Women’s Suffrage Parade on Washington in 1913 helped women secure the right to vote in the United States through the 19th amendment. -- On March 3, 1913, after months of strategic planning and controversy, thousands of...
Instructional Video9:24
Curated Video

What If Our Clothes Could Disrupt Surveillance Cameras?

9th - Higher Ed
What do you get when you combine mass surveillance with A.I.? It’s a dystopia that’s already a reality in places across the world. Fashion designers are pushing back, crafting clothing and accessories that trick facial recognition...
Instructional Video6:42
Wonderscape

How to Start Making a Change: A Guide for Young Activists

K - 5th
Discover how young activists can begin their journey toward making meaningful change in their communities. From learning about issues to engaging in community service, this guide offers practical steps and encourages finding one's...
Instructional Video7:30
Wonderscape

Youth Leading Social Justice Movements

K - 5th
Explore the inspiring journeys of young activists like Thandiwe Abdullah, Amanda Gorman, Malala Yousafzai, and Emma Gonzalez, who are at the forefront of movements such as Black Lives Matter, education reform, and gun control. These...
Instructional Video5:19
Wonderscape

The Power of Youth Activism

K - 5th
Explore the impactful world of youth activism, where young individuals like Ananya Guruprasad lead the charge for global change. Discover the diverse forms of activism, from protests to raising awareness, and learn how collective action...
Instructional Video2:28
Curated Video

Native Americans

9th - Higher Ed
Tracing the journey of Native Americans, this overview delves into their cultures, encounters with European settlers, enduring struggles, and ongoing efforts for rights and recognition.
Instructional Video2:51
Curated Video

Audre Lorde

9th - Higher Ed
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.
Instructional Video3:57
Great Big Story

Swimming in Toxic Water

12th - Higher Ed
Follow the journey of Christopher Swain as he swims over 3000 miles to advocate for clean waterways and inspire cleanups.
Instructional Video5:12
Wonderscape

John Lewis: Journey as a Freedom Rider

K - 5th
This video chronicles John Lewis's early activism as a Freedom Rider, challenging segregated bus facilities in the southern United States. It details his participation in nonviolent protests, enduring brutal attacks, and his arrest and...
Instructional Video2:32
Curated Video

Susan Clark Holley: Breaking Barriers in Education

9th - Higher Ed
Facing racial barriers in 19th-century Iowa, Susan Clark Holley’s legal battle pioneered school desegregation, laying early groundwork for the monumental Brown v. Board of Education case.
Instructional Video2:44
Curated Video

Lorraine Hansberry

9th - Higher Ed
The first African-American woman to have a play staged on Broadway, Lorraine Hansberry was a writer who broke down racial and gender barriers.
Instructional Video2:25
Curated Video

Henrietta Lacks' Revolutionary HeLa Cells

9th - Higher Ed
The astonishing story of Henrietta Lacks' immortal cells, taken without consent, revolutionized medical research but also exposed ethical dilemmas, leading to crucial changes in consent laws to protect patients' rights in the scientific...
Instructional Video2:36
Curated Video

Amanda Gorman

9th - Higher Ed
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
Instructional Video2:44
Curated Video

Wilma Mankiller

9th - Higher Ed
Wilma Mankiller, a Native American activist who became the first female chief of her tribe, dedicated her life to the Cherokee Nation and the expansion of Indigenous rights.
Instructional Video2:28
Curated Video

Susan La Flesche Picotte: The First Female Native American Doctor

9th - Higher Ed
At a time when many Native Americans were refused healthcare by racist White doctors, Susan La Flesche Picotte overcame gender discrimination to become the first Indigenous woman in U.S. history to earn a medical degree.
Instructional Video2:43
Curated Video

Ernestine Rose

9th - Higher Ed
A pioneering suffragette and free thinker, Ernestine Rose was way ahead of her time. Described as the “first Jewish feminist”, she used her voice to campaign for women’s rights and improve the lives of millions.
Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazer for Women in Medicine

9th - Higher Ed
The first woman to graduate from a U.S. medical college, Elizabeth Blackwell broke through gender barriers to make history. Her remarkable story of courage and perseverance serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Instructional Video2:40
Curated Video

Beverly LaHaye

9th - Higher Ed
At a time when many women in the United States were campaigning for greater rights, Beverly LaHaye raised her voice for traditional values. An expert activist and founder of Concerned Women for America, today she is admired and reviled...
Instructional Video2:06
Curated Video

Bella Abzug: Pioneering Feminist Icon

9th - Higher Ed
At a time when the U.S. House of Representatives was dominated by men, pioneering feminist Bella Abzug became a law-making force to be reckoned with.