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Looking for resources to commemorate Juneteenth and explore the history of African-American freedom and justice? Infobase is here to help. Discover our dedicated African-American History database, filled with expert-curated content. Plus, our streaming video platforms, Access Video On Demand for public libraries and Films On Demand for colleges and universities, offer a rich array of content covering the full scope of African-American history, from the inception of African-American slavery during the colonial period to the civil rights battles of today. These resources will help educate users about these important historical topics while helping them become better researchers and critical thinkers. Learn more about Access Video On Demand Learn more about Films On Demand Below, we’ve highlighted just some of the videos on our streaming video platforms you can share with researchers who want to learn more about the struggle for racial equality. NOTE: Not all titles are available on both platforms or in all countries. Some of these titles contain mature themes or content—viewer discretion is advised. Great Migrations: A People on the Move Series (PBS, 2025) This series explores the transformative impact of Black migration on American culture and society. From the waves of Black Americans to the North—and […]
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Have you ever wished that you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to your problems? Well, six-year-old Alma Rivera does that every day! Created by Sonia Manzano (whom you might remember as Maria from Sesame Street™), Alma’s Way from PBS KIDS and Fred Rogers Productions is an engaging animated series that gives children ages 4–6 the power to find their own answers to their problems, express what they think and feel, and recognize and respect the unique perspective of others. Each episode features a “Think Through” moment, where Alma addresses the audience while she learns to think for herself, make decisions, and understand other people’s points of view. Alma is a proud, confident six-year-old Puerto Rican girl living in the Bronx alongside her family, friends, and neighbors. Every episode aims to model self-awareness, responsible decision making, and empathy, encouraging kids to generate and value their own ideas and questions. Young patrons and educators alike can find episodes of Alma’s Way seasons 1 and 2—all available in the United States on kid-friendly, ad-free platforms they can access anywhere—on Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts. Learn more about Learn360 Find educational and fun episodes such as: No-Go Mofongo/Alma […]
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On April 2, 2025, a day christened “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods from dozens of countries around the world, arguing that the move would create jobs in the United States by reversing what he charged had been a decades-long decimation of U.S. manufacturing by free trade policies and unfair foreign competition. Critics called the president’s moves erratic and his promises to bring back the heyday of American manufacturing unrealistic, while supporters argued that it was past time for the United States to stand up to countries that had flooded it with cheap products while erecting their own trade barriers against U.S. exports. This new article from Issues & Controversies highlights the ongoing discussion happening in the U.S. about tariffs. Do tariffs benefit the U.S. economy? Here is a sample of the arguments on both sides of the issue you’ll find in this new Issues & Controversies’ article. Learn more about Issues & Controversies A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies: Tariffs: Do Import Duties Benefit the U.S. Economy? TARIFF SUPPORTERS ARGUE TARIFF OPPONENTS ARGUE Free trade has been a disaster for American workers. Other countries implement tariffs to protect their domestic industries, and the […]
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