Watch
The Historianspeaks Channel
Short films and conversations on African American history, education, politics and culture — 15 videos on the channel.
Subscribe on YouTubeFree — new Shorts every week. Tap the bell for alerts.
New series
HistorianSpeaks Shorts
Short produced films built from our latest stories.
October 17, 2026
The Magnificent Marching Machine: Morgan State Homecoming 2026
For many fans at Morgan State University's homecoming, the band is the main event. On Oct. 10, 2026, the Magnificent Marching Machine stepped off in Morgan blue and orange and carried the celebration from the streets of northeast Baltimore to the stands at Hughes Memorial Stadium. Read the full story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/morgan-state-homecoming-2026-magnificent-marching-machine(opens in a new tab) More from HistorianSpeaks: HBCU homecoming and Morgan State: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/its-about-the-culture-and-more-hbcu-homecoming-and-morgan-state(opens in a new tab) Become a founding member of Black Thread before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders(opens in a new tab) AI-narrated; written and researched by HistorianSpeaks. Photos: Morgan Hall, MPH; stadium and crowd images, author unknown, supplied by Stephen G. Hall. Tags: Morgan State University, Magnificent Marching Machine, HBCU marching band, homecoming, Black history, Baltimore,
Watch on YouTube
October 17, 2026
Morgan State University Homecoming: A Celebration in Three Acts
Morgan State University's 2026 homecoming unfolded in three acts: the coronation of Mister and Miss Morgan State, the Magnificent Marching Machine filling the streets, and a family reunion on the yard. Read the full story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/morgan-state-homecoming-2026-magnificent-marching-machine(opens in a new tab) More from HistorianSpeaks: HBCU homecoming and Morgan State: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/its-about-the-culture-and-more-hbcu-homecoming-and-morgan-state(opens in a new tab) Martin Jenkins, President of Morgan State College: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/martin-jenkins-educator-researcher-president-of-morgan-state-college-1948-1972(opens in a new tab) Become a founding member of Black Thread before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders(opens in a new tab) AI-narrated; written and researched by HistorianSpeaks. Photos: Morgan Hall, MPH; Morgan State University; Shonda Gladden; coronation photograph by Ian Clarke, The Spokesman; supplementary internet images supplied by Stephen G. Hall. Tags: Morgan State University, HBCU, homecoming, marching band, Black history, Baltimore,
Watch on YouTube
October 16, 2026
HistorianSpeaks Shorts: "Seydou Ba: A New Voice of France's Student Uprising"
Seydou Simbo Ba, 17, from Rosny-sous-Bois, has become one of the faces of France's student uprising. Read his story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/seydou-ba-student-voice-france-2026(opens in a new tab) The student series: The Students Are Rising: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-student-uprising-2026(opens in a new tab) Mayor Bally Bagayoko: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/bally-bagayoko-saint-denis-mayor-shields-students(opens in a new tab) Europe's students rise: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/europe-student-protests-2026(opens in a new tab) The uprising spreads: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/europe-student-protests-spread-belgium-italy-greece(opens in a new tab) Six Unions, One Tuesday: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-teachers-strike-october-13(opens in a new tab) October 13 mobilization: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-youth-mobilization-october-13(opens in a new tab) October 17 Day of Action: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-october-17-day-of-action-preview(opens in a new tab) Parcoursup: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/parcoursup-under-fire-algorithm-france-students(opens in a new tab) Become a founding member of Black Thread before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders(opens in a new tab) AI-narrated; written and researched by HistorianSpeaks. Photos: Seydou Ba via Instagram; France 5 broadcast still. Tags: Seydou Ba, France, student protests, Black history, Parcoursup, banlieue,
Watch on YouTube
October 16, 2026
The Students Are Rising: France's School Uprising | HistorianSpeaks
Across France, high school students, many of them Black and North African from the working-class suburbs, blocked their schools to demand more teachers, smaller classes, repaired buildings and an end to police violence. HistorianSpeaks traces the history behind the uprising. Read the full story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-student-uprising-2026(opens in a new tab) More coverage: Seydou Ba, a student voice for France: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/seydou-ba-student-voice-france-2026(opens in a new tab) October 17 day of action: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-october-17-day-of-action-preview(opens in a new tab) Parcoursup under fire: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/parcoursup-under-fire-algorithm-france-students(opens in a new tab) Become a founding member of Black Thread before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders(opens in a new tab) AI-narrated; written and researched by HistorianSpeaks. Images: HistorianSpeaks illustrations and infographics; flyer courtesy of Génération·s; Seydou Ba photo via his Instagram. Tags: France, student protests, banlieues, Black history, education, Seydou Ba,
Watch on YouTube
October 16, 2026
Episode 3 — Howard, Maryland and the Question of Accountability
Howard University's club tennis players found KKK hoods in a Maryland tournament graphic. They answered with four clear demands. Here's what happened, what Maryland did, and why the students say an apology is only a beginning. Read the full story with updates: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/howard-tennis-racist-imagery-accountability(opens in a new tab) Tags: Howard University, HBCU, University of Maryland, club tennis, racism in sports, accountability, Black history, HistorianSpeaks Spotify for Creators (podcast)
Watch on YouTube
October 16, 2026
Still Rising: Black Britain's Global Resilience
From Paul Boateng and David Lammy to Kemi Badenoch and 100 Great Black Britons, Black Britons have built a stellar record of achievement against uneven odds: stop and search, the Windrush scandal, workplace and health disparities. This short previews "Still Rising," the free preview of our new magazine, Black Thread. Read the full story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/uk-black-history-part-4-reparations-black-britain-today(opens in a new tab) Become a founding member before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders(opens in a new tab) Tags: Black British history, Black Britain, Windrush, stop and search, David Lammy, Kemi Badenoch, reparations, Black Studies, HistorianSpeaks, Black Thread
Watch on YouTubeFrom the archive
Earlier Videos
Older clips, greetings and conversations from the channel.
February 2, 2021
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY
#MadeWithRipl via ripl.com#BlackHistoryMonth #CelebratingBlackFamilies
Watch on YouTube
February 1, 2021
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be j…
#BlackHistoryMonth #MartinLutherKing #BlackFamilies #MadeWithRipl via ripl.com
Watch on YouTube
December 4, 2020
Join Our Email List
#SupporttheBlogandPodcast#JoinOurEmailList #MadeWithRipl via ripl.com
Watch on YouTube
December 4, 2020
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”
#ReadOurWeekendBlogs #VisitOurBlog #Donate and SupportOurWork #MadeWithRipl via ripl.com
Watch on YouTube
December 2, 2020
Be the reason someone smiles today
Visit HistorianSpeaks.Org #HistoryMatters #BlackLivesMatter MadeWithRipl via ripl.com
Watch on YouTube
November 26, 2020
HAPPY THANKS GIVING
Support our work. Join our email list and Donate. #MadeWithRipl via ripl.com
Watch on YouTube
November 25, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving
#MadeWithRipl via ripl.com
Watch on YouTube
November 20, 2020
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the pa…
Support our work. Donate Today #BlackWomenMatter #MadeWithRipl via ripl.com
Watch on YouTube
November 20, 2020
Visit Read Listen Donate
We need your support. Donate today #BlackLivesMatter #MadeWithRipl via ripl.com
Watch on YouTubeNever miss a new film
Subscribing is free and helps more people find these stories.
Subscribe to HistorianSpeaks