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Constitution Day
On September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day. A federal holiday, Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution, a guiding document that continues to evolve and uphold the rights and freedoms of all U.S....
One Minute History
038 Tamales - One Minute History
Tamales originated in Meso-America. In times of war, masa, a corn-based dough was an easily portable food for the Mayan, Inca and Aztecs. The Tamale was served to the Spanish during the Inquisition, and eventually brought to what is now...
Curated Video
Mommy and Daddy's Christmas Treat by C.L. Holliday-Firmin
Family is always the reason for the season. What better way to celebrate the holidays than to have a party with your loved ones. The smell of hot chocolate, gingerbread and winter fills the air. With holiday music, a blissfully decorated...
Biography
Biography: Bessie Coleman
The accomplishments of Amelia Earhart were made possible by aviation trailblazer Bessie Coleman, who had to fight prejudice as a women AND an African American. #Biography Subscribe for more Biography: http://aetv.us/2AsWMPH Dive deeper...
PBS
Black History Month | All About the Holidays
Kick off a celebration of Black History Month with a quick video. The narrator shares the history of the holiday and sheds light on famous African Americans such as Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, and...
PBS
Kwanzaa | All About the Holidays
Introduce young learners to Kwanzaa, an African American heritage celebration, with a short video that explains the basic principles of the seven day holiday. A great tool to inspire further research.
Sesame Street
Kwanzaa Dancing With Elmo
As an introduction to a discussion of Kwanzaa, this fun and colorful video of Elmo dancing to an African beat is the terrific tool!
PBS
Martin Luther King Day | All About the Holidays
Martin Luther King Day, a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in January, is the focus of a short video that introduces young learners to the civil rights leader. The video provides a brief review of King's work and...
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.
Scholastic
The Man Who Changed America
An informative video shares a quick history of Martin Luther King, Jr. The engaging narrator covers topics such as where and when MLK Jr. was born, what charged his passion, and good deeds he performed.
HISTORY Channel
History of Labor Day
Labor Day, its parades and picnics, has become a marker for the end of summer vacation. Introduce kids to the key people and events involved in the creation of this national holiday with a video that provides a brief overview of the...