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Crash Course
Langston Hughes & the Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Literature 215
In which John Green teaches you about the poetry of Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes was a poet and playwright in the first half of the 20th century, and he was involved in the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement among...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Dreams vs Reality
Having something to dream about can really get you through tough times. Dreams give us hope. But what happens when reality gets in the way? Join us for an in-depth discussion of Dreams vs Reality in John Steinbeck’s masterpiece Of Mice...
Tarver Academy
Langston Hughes Quote on Dreams
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About Langston Hughes' Quote on Dreams
Wonderscape
The Power of Imagery in Poetry
Imagery is a fundamental element of poetry that engages the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to create vivid mental pictures. Langston Hughes' Harlem and Robert Hayden’s Those Winter Sundays exemplify the power of...
Curated Video
Olympic Dreams! Tragedy To Triumph For 3 US Paralympic Athletes
These three men thought they lost it all! Tragic life events and devastating disabilities like theirs would have ended most people’s hopes and dreams. But Rick Doerr, Brad Kendell and Hugh Freund have taken their lives back and are...
Voices of a People's History of the United States
Danny Glover reads Langston Hughes "Montage of a Dream..."
Curated Video
US Olympics Dreams; From Tragedy To Triumph For Paralympic Sailors
Three men who thought they lost it all have taken their lives back and are sailing for their country. Rick Doerr, Brad Kendell and Hugh Freund all experienced some tragedy that left them paralyzed in some form. While their...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Khalil Gibran Muhammad - 'Let America Be America Again' by Langston Hughes
Khalil Gibran Muhammad is professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and the Suzanne Young Murray Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies. He is the former Director of the Schomburg...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Candace Barriteau Phaire 'Dream Variations' by Langston Hughes
Dr. Candace Barriteau Phaire is an Assistant Professor for Early Childhood Studies at Central Connecticut State University Professor and Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Studies at Central Connecticut State...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Chris Emdin - 'Dreams' by Langston Hughes
Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University; where he also serves as Director of the Science Education program and Associate Director...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Chris Emdin - 'Dreams' by Langston Hughes
Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University; where he also serves as Director of the Science Education program and Associate Director...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Chinma Uche - 'Dreams' by Langston Hughes
Chinma Uche is a Math and Computer Science (CS) teacher at the Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (AAE) and the Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science (GHAMAS). She is the 2015 CREAC Teacher of the Year. She has been at GHAMAS...
Curated Video
Studying Sensory Language
A video entitled “Sensory Language” which explores how to use sensory language when writing.
Curated Video
Summarizing a Poem
"Summarizing a Poem" uses the strategy of creating annotated notes to summarize a poem.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Gloria Ladson-Billings - 'The Dream Keeper by Langston Hughes'
Gloria Ladson-Billings (PhD Stanford ’84) is the Chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction where she holds the Kellner Family Endowed Professorship in Urban Education and is Faculty Affiliate in the Departments of Educational...
Curated Video
Harlem Theatre Gives Actors The Chance To Perform Classics For Their Community
“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”
This poignant line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet perfectly captures the inner desires of a group of actors, directors, designers, playwrights, and...
This poignant line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet perfectly captures the inner desires of a group of actors, directors, designers, playwrights, and...
Curated Video
Every Child Should Have The Opportunity To Go To College… And This Organization Is Making That Promise!
For many Americans, the thought of college tuition is daunting, but there's a program sweeping the nation to ease the financial burdens and allow more students to get a higher education.
The College Promise Campaign...
The College Promise Campaign...
Curated Video
Finding Your Inner Hero - The Hero In You (S1:E3)
Want to meet some heroes? You will on Episode 3 of The Hero In You – the all-new series that will inspire, touch your heart, and show you that you can be a Hero too! Hosted by Marysol Castro, The Hero...
Hip Hughes History
The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Hip Hughes History
The Diversity Visa Lottery Explained
What is the Diversity Visa Lottery? With President Trump tweeting about, it may be a good idea to learn about it! Is it a good or bad thing for America? In this short lecture we look at the legislative roots of the program and how...
Hip Hughes History
The 1964 Civil Rights Act Explained: US History Review
Take a trip through the essentials of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. Perfect for struggling students, life long learners and cray cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
The DREAMers and DACA Explained
Who are the DREAMers and what is DACA? Why does President Drumpf want to repeal it and who supports it? A comprehensive look at immigration reform at it relates to this crucial issue.