“We Hereby Refuse” with Frank Abe, Tamiko Nimura, and Ross Ishikawa

Japanese American National Museum , United States

In this program, writers Frank Abe and Tamiko Nimura will come together for a conversation and reading of their graphic novel "We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration." They will be joined by artist Ross Ishikawa to talk about his process recreating Japanese American history with 3-D modeling and YURI Education Project creators […]

Civic Unity: What You Can Do

The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Pennsylvania , United States

Today, with partisanship as extreme as it’s ever been, the idea of civic unity often feels like an unachievable goal. But there is still a lot that can be done, especially by young people, to foster the civic unity that will help us address our nation’s current challenges. Join us virtually for a provocative panel […]

Teen Earth Optimism Video Series

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History , United States

Despite many big challenges facing our natural world, Earth Optimism is a global conservation movement that celebrates a shift in focus from problem to solution. Our Teen Earth Optimism programs aim to change the climate conversation from doom and gloom to optimism and opportunity.

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Climate Change Communication Smithsonian edX Course

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History , United States

This course introduces the basics of climate science and communication strategies to help empower individuals to talk about climate change as a means to inspire action.

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The Long Conversation – an epic creative marathon

Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building , United States

The Long Conversation is an epic creative marathon between artists, scientists and other big thinkers that's guaranteed to leave you feeling better about the future. Once a year, NASA astronauts, Grammy-winning musicians, tech CEOs, poets, inventors and more converge in the historic Arts + Industries Building for a lively 8-hour relay race of surprising conversations […]

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Stories from veterans, pilots and NASA leaders

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum , United States

Short oral histories of people connected to Intrepid' s collections , including veterans, a Concorde pilot and the former head of NASA.

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Watch “These Streets: Comparing the Uprisings of 1968 and Today”

DC History Center , United States

On August 20, 2020, historian Kyla Sommers, author of the dissertation “‘I Believe in the City:’ The Black Freedom Struggle and the 1968 Civil Disturbances in Washington, D.C.,” and Tony Gittens, director of the Washington, DC International Film Festival, who was a student at Howard University in 1968, discussed the similarities and differences between the […]

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Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence

American Independence Museum NH, United States

Did the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution give all people the same rights? This might be a children’s story, but there are a lot of interesting questions to consider here - and ways for you to add your voice.

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Troublemaker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington

New-York Historical Society , United States

Celebrate Pride month and join us to explore the life and impact of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader and openly gay man. Talk to one of the co-authors of Troublemaker for Justice, Michael G. Long, and dig into Rustin’s adherence to non-violence and civil disobedience, and his belief in the value of community organizing. […]

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Meet Changemakers Using History to Power the Future

Made By Us , United States

Curious about who is making history everyday in cities across the U.S.? #MBUMonday from @historymadebyus is where you can find changemakers and projects that are serving up history to the people, and sharing fun, creative and meaningful ways you can get involved in your community to make the future.

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