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What “defund the police” really means
JOIN SUBSCRIBED It’s not as radical as it sounds. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Among those protesting police brutality in the US, there is a slogan that’s taken hold: “defund the police.” The key … Continue reading
At This Harlem Apartment, Live Jazz Every Sunday
Every Sunday, for the past 24 years, Marjorie Eliot and Rudel Drears open the doors of their Harlem apartment to anyone in the mood for jazz. Initially beginning the apartment sessions as a way to honor her son’s passing, Marjorie’s … Continue reading
Where the 1960s “psychedelic” look came from
When you picture hippies, you probably picture bell bottoms, long hair, and LSD. You might also think of a very specific graphic design and illustration style, seen on concert posters and album covers: curly, cloudy, barely legible lettering, trippy color … Continue reading
IKEA’s ‘Home of Tomorrow’ Is a Plant-Filled Urban Oasis | My Modern Met
By Jessica Stewart on June 28, 2020 IKEA is looking toward the future with a fresh home design. Located in a 120-year-old abandoned building in Poland, the IKEA Home of Tomorrow is an innovative look at city living. Through … Continue reading
One of the most difficult words to translate… – Krystian Aparta
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/one-of-the-… As simple as it seems, it’s often impossible to accurately translate the word you without knowing a lot more about the situation where it’s being said. Krystian Aparta describes the specific reasons why it can be … Continue reading
Alt History: Black British History We’re Not Taught in Schools – BBC Stories
Writer and historian David Olusoga presents a series of short films exploring critical moments in Black British history from 1919 that have been forgotten or rarely discussed.
The Atlantic slave trade: What too few textbooks told you – Anthony Hazard
Slavery has occurred in many forms throughout the world, but the Atlantic slave trade — which forcibly brought more than 10 million Africans to the Americas — stands out for both its global scale and its lasting legacy. Anthony Hazard … Continue reading
James Acaster On The Absurdity Of The British Empire
The hilarious James Acaster takes centre stage with his stand up special about ‘Old Blighty’ and how we still showcase the property we stole from other countries in glass boxes in museums.
What I learned from parents who don’t vaccinate their kids | Jennifer Reich | TEDxMileHigh
Why do some parents reject vaccines, despite evidence that they’ve helped generations of children stay healthy? When sociologist Jennifer Reich started interviewing parents about this growing trend, she realized it wasn’t as simple as being ignorant or anti-science. In this … Continue reading
You’ve Been Making Paella All Wrong
Chefs around the world have been putting their own spin on paella for years, adding everything from avocado to chorizo to grated cheese to the mix. This gives Guillermo Navarro indigestion. Not literally. But figuratively. Navarro isn’t OK with anyone … Continue reading
