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Why Do We Say "Latino"?

Why Do We Say "Latino"?

Season 3 Episode 14
6:39
The Racist Origins of U.S. Law

The Racist Origins of U.S. Law

Season 3 Episode 15
12:58
Why Do We Shake Hands?

Why Do We Shake Hands?

Season 3 Episode 16
8:37
The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law

The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law

Season 3 Episode 17
10:53
History of Socialism in America

History of Socialism in America

Season 3 Episode 18
9:20
Why Do We Say "African American"?

Why Do We Say "African American"?

Season 3 Episode 19
8:26
Why Do We Have Political Parties?

Why Do We Have Political Parties?

Season 3 Episode 21
11:11
Evolution of Law Enforcement

Evolution of Law Enforcement

Season 3 Episode 23
13:39
The History of Reparations

The History of Reparations

Season 3 Episode 24
14:12
Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?

Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?

Season 3 Episode 25
12:41
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How Did Pride Become a Parade?

Season 3 Episode 13

June is Pride Month and if not for coronavirus streets around the world would be filled with the LGBTQIA Community living loud and proud. But how did the New York City Stonewall Riots turn into a month-long celebration? And specifically, how did we get from picketed protests like the Annual Reminder in Philadelphia to massive parades and parties around the world?

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Why do all strip malls look the same, even across different states?
Why Did Europeans Enslave Africans?
7:42
Why were most slaves in America from West Africa?
Why Do Women Shave Their Legs?
7:27
Why do women shave their legs and armpit hair, but men don’t?
6 Weird Facts About the History of Birth Control
9:17
The history of birth control is very long and very odd.
Why Do We Say "Asian American" Not "Oriental"?
6:59
Why do Americans no longer use the word “Oriental”?
Why Was It Illegal to be Ugly?
5:53
For nearly 100 years it was illegal to be “ugly.” How did we put an end to this?
What Was Jesus' Real Name?
4:18
How did we get the name “Jesus”? And is “Christ” a last name?
History of the Word “Gay”
6:03
Why did “GAY” stop meaning “happy” and start referring “same sex relationships?
Do Standardized Tests Do More Harm Than Good?
9:08
Do standardized test help or harm students?
When Men Wore High Heels
6:27
For much of their history high heels were seen as a marker of an epic masculinity.
The 2nd Amendment Explained
9:28
We dive into the Supreme Court cases that shaped our understanding of the 2nd amendment.
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?
9:06
Where does the idea that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day come from?
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