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Black History in the U.S.
There are 31 videos in this category and 122 videos in 10 subcategories.
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This short video teaches about the meaning of Jim Crow laws and also introduces the students to Homer Plessy, one of the lesser known civil rights leaders. (0:36)
February 6, 2011 at 12:32 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This video gives a brief introduction to black history in America. It has still images with narration.
July 16, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Narrated by Ossie Davis, this tribute to minority inventors
touches upon many inventions that have contributed to American science, technology, and medicine. Motivates junior and senior high school students (minority) to take scientific and technic...al subjects as
preparation for careers in science and technology. (Professional, high quality video)
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April 30, 2010 at 03:26 PM
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Ages: 6 - 18
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As African Americans flocked to Northern cities in the 1920s, they created a new social and cultural landscape.
This video would be widely useful in a classroom during Black History studies. (2:53)
February 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Doxie Whitfield was a nurse in Atlanta in 1963 when the hospital floors were desegregated. In this video, she recalls what it was like during this period in history. (2:52)
February 29, 2012 at 09:57 PM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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This is the 1st video in a series of 4 that talks about famous Black Americans and their achievements. This video contains information about Sammy Knox who was the first African-American to paint the President's portrait.(1:14)
February 24, 2011 at 12:09 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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In this video clip watch newsreel footage of President Kennedy's address to the American people after the University of Alabama riots in 1962. (2:03)
February 29, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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Ages: 6 - 18
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This is the actual video of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech. Run time 10:45.
November 29, 2010 at 12:20 AM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Philadelphias 30th Street Station hosted an event honoring the
Pullman porters, the African American men who worked long hours as
attendants on the luxurious sleeper trains operated by the Pullman
Company from 1868 to 1969. The Pullman porters ...played an important but
unsung role in the history of this country. In 1925, they formed the
first black labor union under the stewardship of A. Philip Randolph.
They also helped pave the way for the civil rights movement and are also
credited with building the black middle class in this country.(Professional video with good information.)
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May 4, 2010 at 03:06 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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This is the last part of the series and talks about the origins of Black History Month and Carter G. Woodson. (1:11)
February 24, 2011 at 12:41 AM
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