TED Talks
Aja Monet and phillip agnew: A love story about the power of art as organizing
In a lyrical talk full of radical imagination, poet Aja Monet and community organizer phillip agnew share the story of how they fell in love and what they've learned about the powerful connection between great social movements and...
Barbican Centre
The Art of Change Shorts: Social Action / Knives Down, Bikes Up by Matt Dempsey
Director Matt Dempsey presents a beautiful and poignant film in response to the knife violence epidemic that has been crippling London. Meet some of the young men who have been personally affected by knife crime and created a grassroots...
Tate
Tania Bruguera and Tate Neighbours – The Art of Social Change | Tate Exchange
Artist Tania Bruguera and the Tate Neighbours, a group of South London residents, speak out about the importance of art and civic responsibility. Bruguera works with local communities, using art as a tool to inspire social action and...
Great Big Story
Ami Vega, A nail artist's journey to micro-activism
Meet Ami Vega, whose nail art in NYC carries powerful social messages, blending beauty with activism.
TED Talks
TED: Activism needs introverts | Sarah Corbett
For the introverts among us, traditional forms activism like marches, protests and door-to-door canvassing can be intimidating and stressful. Take it from Sarah Corbett, a former professional campaigner and self-proclaimed introvert. She...
TED Talks
Glenn Cantave: How augmented reality is changing activism
Glenn Cantave uses technology to highlight narratives of the oppressed. In a tour of immersive visual projects, he shares his work with the team at Movers and Shakers NYC, a coalition that executes direct action and advocacy campaigns...
TED Talks
When the world is burning, is art a waste of time? | R. Alan Brooks
Is art worth it? "Hell yeah," says graphic novelist R. Alan Brooks -- art has the power to scare dictators, inspire multitudes and change hearts and minds across the world. Reflecting on his journey to become an artist at a time when the...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1888
The 26th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1888. My birthday, again. Is that why I love this stuff? Grover Cleveland had a solid first term. The country was at peace and the economy...fantastic. He even...
Curated Video
Indicators of Economic Growth for Business Investment
This video lecture presents various indicators of economic growth for a country, explaining how they inform businesses about the attractiveness of investing in different markets. The lecturer discusses GDP and its measurement, the...
Step Back History
How The Vietnam War Birthed a Generation of White Terrorists
Born in the fires of Vietnam, the White Power movement decided in 1983 to overthrow the government of the United States. But to do so, you need recruits, weapons, organization, and money. This is how they tried to build it.
Curated Video
Creativity and Curiosity: Decorating the Holiday Tree with Friends
In this video, Jade the Giraffe and Kiwi explore the power of creativity and curiosity while decorating a holiday tree. With the help of their friends and some recycled materials, they create a beautiful star for the tree and celebrate...
TED Talks
TED: The data behind Hollywood's sexism | Stacy Smith
Where are all the women and girls in film? Social scientist Stacy Smith analyzes how the media underrepresents and portrays women -- and the potentially destructive effects those portrayals have on viewers. She shares hard data behind...
TED Talks
Kara Logan Berlin: 3 ways to be a more effective fundraiser
How do you raise money to get an idea off the ground, support a community, or help change the world? Take a crash course on the secret art of successful fundraising with development strategist Kara Logan Berlin as she shows how you can...
Psychology Unlocked
Paltering: The Art of Lying Truthfully - Rogers et al. (2016)
Everybody lies. However there are different types of lying. This video explores research on "paltering" - lying by telling the truth. This intriguing form of lying can be perceived as the most unethical, and can lead to significant...
Amor Sciendi
This Painting is about Technology
The landscape paintings of the early 19th century weren't just about Democracy, they're also a commentary on the role of technology in human affairs. But does it lead to an extinction event, or global empathy?
The Art Assignment
The Art of Complaining - The Guerrilla Girls | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
The Guerrilla Girls are asking, nay demanding, that we complain! But we must do so in ways unique and memorable. We met up with them in London at Tate Modern's new Tate Exchange space, where the Guerrilla Girls were in residence and...
Mr Henry's Music World
Snow Day Song for Kids: Snow-Oh! [Dey-O Parody]
A fun, snow day song for kids to the tune of "Dey-O". If kids are hoping for a snow day, this song is perfect!
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Mermaids in Mixed Media | Drawing and Painting Tutorial and Time Lapse
This video demonstrates how to draw and paint mermaids using mixed media paints, markers, and pens. Products used are linked below! I hope you are inspired to create using any materials available to you! Mermaid Markers Gelly Roll...
Englishing
ESL - Canada (Facts, Map, Currency, Cities, Symbols, etc.)
What do you know about Canada? In this video lesson, Mr. P. will talk about the most important facts about this wonderful country. He will delve into its facts, symbols, map, cities, money, popular sports, and animals found in Canada....
Physics Girl
What weightlessness feels like on Zero-G planes
The zero g plane, also known as a parabolic flight, or the vomit comet, flies in parabolic trajectories to give a brief experience of weightlessness. This flight, operated by Novespace in Bordeaux, France, offered 14 weightless...
Curated Video
Fantastic 8+ IELTS Vocabulary for Animals
Today you’ll learn advanced 8+ vocabulary to speak and write about animals. The topic of animals is broad, to be sure, but you may meet it on your next exam. There could be an article from a science journal on your Reading Exam, or a...
National Geographic
Explore an Ancient Peruvian Banquet Hall | National Geographic
Archaeologists in Peru discovered a ceremonial complex that’s more than 1,500 years old ... confirming practices that had only previously been depicted in art. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic:...
Curated Video
Religion as social control - 60 Second Adventures in Religion (1/4)
Had Marx got his way, society would be so happy being revolutionaries, there'd be no need for religion. He'd obviously never been to a Gulag. (Part 1 of 4) Playlist link -...
IT'S HISTORY
Martial Arts - Fighting for the Perfect Body and Mind l HISTORY OF CHINA
Kung fu, tai chi, Wing Chun - China's martial arts have many faces. Used as a mean of attack, self-defense or merely to train for the perfect balance between body and mind, many of the techniques have established themselves as active...