7.5: Audiovisual Resources

American Academy in Berlin. (2019, November 21). These Truths: A History of the United States, with Jill Lepore [Video]. Youtube.

Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore offers an account of the grand American experiment via intertwined histories of American politics, law, journalism, and technology—from the colonial town meeting to the nineteenth-century party machine, from talk radio to twenty-first-century Internet polls, from the printing press to Facebook.

American Documentary, Inc. & the WORLD Channel. (2012-). America ReFramed [TV Series]. The WORLD Channel.

America ReFramed brings to life compelling stories, personal voices and experiences that illuminate the contours of our ever-changing country. Since 2012, the series has premiered 170 films - more than half helmed by female makers and a third credited to BIPOC makers - centering stories of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, the formerly incarcerated, veterans, immigrants and more.

Bauer, D. (2021). The importance of belonging [Audio podcast]. In The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast. Apple Podcasts.

Michele Mattoon is director of the National School Reform Faculty (NSRF), an organization that teaches educators how to improve school culture. She’s also president and owner of Coltrain Group, which teaches leadership skills that emphasize collaboration tools (protocols) that foster community and maximize productivity. She has worked with businesses and educational groups around the world, training their employees to work together better. Michele is obsessed with intentionally building healthy, productive communities through the use of specific collaborative structures. Show Highlights Experience what it means to be “other” (but not less privileged). Belonging is mindset growth to connect purpose and relevance. The len to integrate belonging into the culture. 3 protocols to ensure everybody has a stake in your success. The feedback box of chocolates. How to have honest and difficult conversations without being offensive. Dive into various learning mindsets with this provocative idea. “There is no growth mindset without belonging. Communities that we worked with, the teachers who had a strong sense of belonging really took to the work and grew exponentially. A lot of the discussions we had with students became really clear and important. To be able to grow and learn, you have to feel safe.”

Bratt, P. (2017). Dolores [Film]. AVON.

Who is Dolores Huerta? One of the most important, yet least known activists of our time, Dolores Huerta was an equal partner in founding the first farm workers union with César Chávez. Tirelessly leading the fight for racial and labor justice, Huerta evolved into one of the most defiant feminists of the 20th century — and she continues the fight to this day, in her late 80s. With unprecedented access to this intensely private mother of 11, Peter Bratt’s film Dolores chronicles Huerta’s life from her childhood in Stockton, California to her early years with the United Farm Workers, from her work with the headline-making grape boycott launched in 1965 to her role in the feminist movement of the ’70s, to her continued work as a fearless activist. Featuring interviews with Gloria Steinem, Luis Valdez, Angela Davis, her children and more, Dolores is an intimate and inspiring portrait of a passionate champion of the oppressed and an indomitable woman willing to accept the personal sacrifices involved in committing one’s life to social change.

California Newsreel. (2008). Unnatural Causes [Film]. Kanopy.

UNNATURAL CAUSES sounds the alarm about the extent of our glaring socio-economic and racial inequities in health and searches for their root causes. But those causes are not what we might expect. While we pour more and more money into drugs, dietary supplements and new medical technologies, UNNATURAL CAUSES crisscrosses the country investigating the findings that are shaking up conventional understanding of what really makes us healthy or sick. UNNATURAL CAUSES is a medical detective story out to solve the mystery of what's stalking and killing us before our time, especially those of us who are less affluent and darker-skinned. But its investigators keep peeling back the onion, broadening their inquiry beyond the immediate, physical causes of death to the deeper, underlying causes that lurk in our neighborhoods, our jobs and even back in history. The perpetrators, of course, aren't individuals but rather societal and institutional forces. And theirs are not impulsive crimes of passion. These are slow deaths the result of a lifetime of grinding wear and tear, thwarted ambition, segregation and neglect. But this is also a story of hope and possibility, of communities organizing to gain control over their destinies and their health. The good news is that if bad health comes from policy decisions that we as a society have made, then we can make other decisions. Some countries already have, and they are living longer, fuller lives as a result.

Eakins, S. L. (2018-). Leading Equity [Audio podcast series]. The Leading Equity Center.

This podcast focuses on supporting educators with the tools and resources necessary to ensure equity at their school. On this podcast, listeners can expect to hear interviews and stories from voices of equity in education today.

Eakins, S. L. (n.d.). Cultural Relevance in Science (No. 210) [Audio podcast]. In Leading Equity. The Leading Equity Center.

Show Highlights Utilizing cultural situations for STEM activities Ways to ask questions about culture Cultural Relevance beyond equations and formulas Teaching kids the how Using movies for culturally relevant lessons.

Emdin, C. (n.d.). Teaching & Being Rachetdemic [Video]. TED.

Christopher Emdin reveals how he aims to bridge the seemingly disparate worlds of the ivory tower and the hood in his talk, "Teaching & Being Ratchetdemic." Highlighting the major inequities in urban education, Dr. Emdin argues in favor of a simple solution: that being “ratchetdemic,” or both ratchet and academic (like having rap battles about science) can empower students to embrace themselves, their background, and their education.

Gonzalez, J. (2017, September 10). Culturally Responsive Teaching: 4 Misconceptions (No. 78) [Audio podcast]. In Cult of Pedagogy. cultofpedagogy.com.

The term “culturally responsive teaching” has been around for decades, but it seems to have gotten more attention in recent years. That’s good news: With our classrooms growing more diverse every year, teachers should be more interested in how they can best teach students from different backgrounds. The not-so-good news is that in some cases, teachers think they’re practicing culturally responsive teaching, when in fact, they’re kind of not. Or at least they’re not quite there. And that means students who might really thrive under different conditions are surviving at best. We all want to do better for these students, but how to do it still hasn’t become common knowledge. Zaretta Hammond To move the needle forward a bit more, I invited Zaretta Hammond to share some common misconceptions teachers have about culturally responsive teaching. She is the author of the 2015 book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, which offers a neuroscience-based teaching framework that goes beyond surface changes to really build cognitive capacity in our students from diverse backgrounds. When I read it, I realized that true culturally responsive teaching isn’t as simple as I thought it was; it’s much more holistic. In fact, in most cases, it wouldn’t even look “culturally responsive” to an outside observer.

Gonzalez, J. (2018, December 2). 10 Ways Educators Can Take Action in Pursuit of Equity [Audio podcast]. Cult of Pedagogy.

10 Ways Educators Can Take Action in Pursuit of Equity: Interview with Pedro Noguera.

Hammond, Z. (2013-). Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain [Blog]. crtandthebrain.com.

Since you are an equity-minded educator like me, you are probably waging your own private movement to bust the myths behind student engagement (or the lack of) among low performing students of color, poor students, and English learners. ... This is a blog where we can get answers to our collective and individual questions about how we can help students become confident and competent learners. In this space, I want to highlight what I am learning from being out in schools and classrooms with teachers who are successful with diverse students. I want to focus on how we can take everyday strategies and practices and put them to work in their classrooms to be more culturally responsive. ... Just to let you know, on average, I publish a new post every other week – two times per month at the least (sometimes a few more). That gives me time to be in schools and to write.

Hannah-Jones, N. (2019, August 30). The Economy That Slavery Built (No. 2) [Audio podcast]. In 1619. The New York Times. Apple Podcasts.

The institution of slavery turned a poor, fledgling nation into a financial powerhouse, and the cotton plantation was America’s first big business. Behind the system, and built into it, was the whip. On today’s episode: Matthew Desmond, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and the author of “Evicted,” and Jesmyn Ward, the author of “Sing, Unburied, Sing.” “1619” is a New York Times audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast. This episode includes scenes of graphic violence.

Harvard Kennedy School. (2019). 4 Rules For Achieving Peace and Justice | Bryan Stevenson [Video]. Youtube.

As a human rights lawyer, professor, humanitarian, and author, Bryan Stevenson MPP/JD 1985 LLD 2015 works to fight poverty and challenge racial discrimination in the criminal justice system. He also serves as an advocate for mentally ill individuals, children who have been sentenced as adults, and those who are abused while incarcerated. He educates communities about racial discrimination in the criminal justice system, poverty, and racial inequality in America. In this clip, he shares four rules for creating change in the world and achieving justice: 1. Stay proximate to the people you are trying to help. 2. Change the narrative around the problem you are trying to solve. 3. Don't lose hope. 4. Pursuing peace and justice requires doing things that are uncomfortable and inconvenient.

Hinojosa, M. (2014-2016). America by the Numbers [TV Series]. PBS.

Behind every number, there’s a story. America By The Numbers with Maria Hinojosa is a new PBS documentary series—the first to focus on the dramatic demographic shifts currently taking place in this country. As we explore underreported stories from every corner of the nation, we reveal the human face of the biggest population change in U.S. history. The new American mainstream —the growing number of Asians, Latinos, African Americans, mixed race, immigrants, women, youth, and LGBT— is influencing elections, culture, commerce, and every facet of contemporary life. We investigate these dynamic developments using infographics, statistical analysis, in-depth reporting, and compelling storytelling with anchor and executive producer Maria Hinojosa.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. (2020, October 8). Screening "Viva La Causa" and Discussion with Nelson Melgar [Video]. Youtube.

To mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, HMTC offers a virtual screening and discussion of the documentary film Viva La Causa: The Story of César Chávez and a Great Movement for Social Justice, presented in conjunction with the David Taub Reel Upstanders Film Series. This film explores the farm workers strike in Delano, California, which lasted from 1965 until 1970 and paved the way for the creation of the United Farm Workers labor union. A post-screening discussion about farm workers on Long Island today is led by community activist Nelson Melgar.

Keith, T. (2019). Bullied [Film]. AVON.

The film Bullied is a work that traces bullying and the effects of bullying, but also the methods and programs that have proven efficacious in reducing bullying in schools. From those people who live with the scars of having been bullied to those families who now grieve the loss of their child to suicide in the wake of brutal acts of bullying, the film examines the reasons why people bully and the fallout that occurs from that bullying.

MathEd Podcast. (2018, January 18). Laurie Rubel (No. 1801) [Audio podcast]. In MathEd Podcast. podomatic.

Laurie Rubel from Brooklyn College CUNY discusses her article, "Equity-directed instructional practices: Beyond the dominant perspective," published in the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education, volume 10. She also addresses the personal attacks that have resulted from this work.

National Education Association Center for Social Justice. (n.d.). A Social and Racial Justice Checklist for Safe, Healthy and Just Learning. NEA edjustice.

As we expand digital learning models, due to COVID-19, it’s important to remember that students with disabilities, those without access to the internet, and LGBTQ, Black, brown and Indigenous populations are at higher risk of experiencing school closures more intensely. Regardless of the education delivery system during the pandemic, all students must be provided the care and attention and learning opportunities they are guaranteed and deserve. Ask yourself the following questions when planning or assessing digital instruction through a racial justice lens…

Netflix. (2020, April 17). Explained | Racial Wealth Gap | FULL EPISODE | Netflix [Video]. Youtube.

In partnership with Vox Media Studios and Vox, this enlightening explainer series will take viewers deep inside a wide range of culturally relevant topics, questions, and ideas. Each episode will explore current events and social trends pulled from the zeitgeist, touching topics across politics, science, history and pop culture -- featuring interviews with some of the most authoritative experts in their respective fields. In this episode: Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.

TEDx Talks. (2012, November 5). How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion: Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools [Video]. Youtube.

Studying privilege systems can strengthen compassion and support social justice work.

This is Statistics. (2015, Dec 7). Statistician Promotes Social Justice and Human Rights [Video]. Youtube.

Statistician Megan Price explains how she uses statistics to advance social justice issues and protect human rights.

usgovACF. (2015, May 12). Funds of Knowledge Video [Video]. ECLKC.

Watch as Luis Moll describes the concept of Funds of Knowledge. Funds of Knowledge are the essential cultural practices and bodies of knowledge that are embedded in the daily practices and routines of families. Learn how to gather and use the funds of knowledge for children and families in the classroom. This approach will help staff ensure culturally relevant programming. INCLUDES HANDOUT.

Wallace, J. (2020, June 17). Minding the Obligation Gap: The Central Role of Leadership [Video]. Youtube.

Minding the Obligation Gap Summer Learning Institute Webinar #1: Privilege, Equity, Pedagogy

WAMC Northeast Public Radio. (2022, January 18). Karla Loya, University of Hartford – Pandemic Teaching and Learning Should Be Inclusive and Supportive [Audio podcast].The Academic Minute.

Best practices in college teaching delineate the importance of communicating clear expectations, selecting relevant content, engaging students in active learning, creating multiple assessments, and fostering a respectful learning environment. After the teaching and learning process was disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic, many instructors had to pivot and learn new modalities of instruction. For many, most efforts were dedicated to learning new technologies and catching up with time delays. This meant that some best practices were left out of the new teaching and learning environments. More problematic, the pandemic created new needs and situations that demanded a different way of teaching. For instance, since the pandemic started, many students and instructors have reported academic, social, and personal struggles. My research highlights the importance of fostering inclusive college classrooms to ensure that all students are participants in the shared teaching and learning, in any modality. How do we then create and maintain inclusive, participatory classrooms when issues of equity, mental health, and uncertainty about the present and the future weigh heavily on students’ and instructors’ minds? To teaching in more flexible and supportive ways than ever before, we can foster a sense of belonging and community by creating spaces in our virtual or physical classrooms for students to engage with one another and with us. We also need to creatively think of ways to bring flexibility to assignments and assessment types, formats, and deadlines.

WBEZ Chicago. (2020, August 11). Isabel Wilkerson on America’s Caste System. [Audio podcast episode]. WBEZ Chicago.

In this moment of historical reckoning, many Americans are being introduced to concepts like intersectionality, white fragility, and anti-racism. But Isabel Wilkerson would like to incorporate a little-discussed concept into our national conversation: caste.