Black History Video Resources

Explore Jim Stewart’s compelling take on history at the Ida B. Wells Center. Uncover insights that challenge perceptions and foster deeper understanding.

Delve into radical history with the Ida B. Wells Center. Explore transformative perspectives on race, activism, and social change that challenge conventional narratives.

Dive into the hidden truths of the Declaration of Independence and its connection to colonial slave codes, British abolition efforts, and the ongoing fight for justice. Learn more in this eye-opening exploration.

Challenge the myths of colonial American history. Discover the legal status of Black colonials as freeborn Englishmen and uncover hidden truths about liberty, slavery, and justice in this eye-opening exploration.

Explore the transformative power of parliamentary sovereignty, the abolition of colonial slave codes, and the landmark Somerset v. Stewart case. Discover how justice and the rule of law shaped history and challenged tyranny.

Learn about the landmark Somerset v. Stewart case and its impact on slavery, British law, and colonial resistance. Discover how justice, corruption, and economic interests shaped the fight for freedom and self-governance.

Learn how Virginia's unlawful slave codes violated English law and how Parliament's authority, including the Somerset decision, rendered slavery legally invalid.

Explore the contradictions of the American Revolution as Lord Dunmore’s 1775 proclamation offering freedom to enslaved individuals exposed the Patriots’ hypocrisy. Learn how the Battle of Kemp’s Landing highlights the courage of the enslaved and reshapes American history.