Religion for Breakfast
The American Flag is a Religious Symbol
Is a secular ritual comparable to a religious ritual? Can we equate national symbols like flags and parades to religious symbols? This video argues: "yes." The American flag functions like a sacred symbol in American public life. The NFL...
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Expanding Voting Rights in the United States
This video discusses the history of voting rights in the United States, highlighting the struggles and achievements of marginalized groups such as women, Black Americans, and Native Americans. It emphasizes the importance of voting and...
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Understanding Social Inequality
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...
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Cultural Diversity
This video explores the importance of cultural diversity and multiculturalism. It discusses the definition of culture, the benefits of embracing diverse perspectives, and the barriers to multiculturalism. It also provides suggestions for...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Reconstruction Explained in 5 Questions
Learn more about the Reconstruction period following the American Civil War.
The Wall Street Journal
Economic Inequality in Urban America
Raj Chetty discusses how the economic downturn provoked by the global pandemic will have a long-lasting impact for low-income workers in America during an appearance at WSJ's Future of Everything Series.
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.
Curated Video
Texas Rep. Julie Johnson explains how LGBTQ women could make history in Congress
On this edition of The Race Weekend, Scripps News Montana speaks with Democratic Senator Jon Tester about his challenging Senate race and the state of the Presidential race and more. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Harris campaign responds to Trump's questioning of the vice president's race
The Harris campaign released a statement Wednesday after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump falsely questioned Harris' race at an event put on by Black journalists. (Scripps News)
British Movietone
THE AMERICAN SCENE - NEGRO BAPTISM
Total immersion was the order of the day at the Negro Baptism at Newport News, Virginia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
Curated Video
CRISPR Cure For Sickle Cell May Be Slowed By Black Patients' Mistrust
CRISPR may be a cure, but clinical trials may lack volunteers because of black patients' mistrust of biased and unethical medical practices.
Curated Video
America's Breakdown: Confronting Our Mental Health Crisis
Newsy exposes the important nuance in America's mental health crisis, with a focus on how people are overcoming their struggles.
Curated Video
California Beachfront Taken From 1920s Black Couple Given To Heirs
Los Angeles County took land from Charles and Willa Bruce in the 1920s under eminent domain. It has finally been returned to their family.
Bloomberg
U.S. Job Growth Surges Past Estimates; Unemployment Dips to 6.2%
Mar.05 -- ZipRecruiter Labor Economist Julia Pollack speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and Guy Johnson about U.S. jobs growth beating estimates on "Bloomberg Markets".
Curated Video
Black Americans and Women Fueling Continuing Surge in Gun Sales
Gun shops are seeing a spike in sales among black people and women due to rising crime in cities across America.
Curated Video
May Jobs Gains Didn't Translate To Black Or Asian Americans
The Labor Department reported an overall increase in jobs, but the jobs benefitted White and Hispanic Americans the most.
Curated Video
Washington, D.C., 'Baby Bonds' Program Aims To Close Wealth Gap
The program is currently underway in D.C. and will likely be watched closely by other states considering the same idea.
Curated Video
Virginia Pushing For Police Decertification Over Excessive Force
Virginia Democrats and Virginia police chiefs are looking to change the law — adding excessive force and lying as reasons to strip officers of power.
Curated Video
Newsy's Latest Headlines
President-elect Joe Biden announces new picks for his incoming administration and other top stories.
Sky News
Cuba reopens Embassy in Washington DC.
CLEAN: Exterior shots of protesters and supporters holding banners outside The Cuban Interests Section of The Embassy of Switzerland as it resumes its role as the Cuban Embassy. on July 20, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Bloomberg
Citi Pledges to Become Antiracist
Sep.25 -- Citigroup Inc. will spend $1 billion on efforts to help close the racial wealth gap over the next three years. That comes as the U.S. banking giant seeks to become an antiracist institution. The announcement comes alongside a...
Curated Video
Why Are There Seven Candles For Kwanzaa?
Seven days and a new candle for each one — that's the years-long tradition of Kwanzaa.
Curated Video
The Makeup Of Black People In America Is Starting To Look Different
Immigrants are making up a fast-growing share of Black Americans, after often being overlooked in the immigrant experience.