Skip to main content

Up Next

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
Back to Show
Origin of Everything

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?

Support Provided By
Season
Farewell
1:59
Farewell
Did Europeans Enslave Native Americans?
12:41
The complicated history surrounding the European enslavement of Indigenous peoples.
The History of Reparations
14:12
One of the most controversial topics moving through American politics for over 150 years.
Evolution of Law Enforcement
13:39
Some argue for reforms, others for defunding, and others still for the complete abolition.
Health Disparities in the Black Community: Past & Present
11:57
The United States healthcare system is letting down many Black Americans.
Why Do We Have Political Parties?
11:11
John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to.
HIV/AIDS: What Can We Learn From America's Last Epidemic?
11:52
America's last major epidemic was the HIV/AIDS crisis of 1980s and 1990s.
Why Do We Say "African American"?
8:26
We look at the etymology and reclamation surrounding Black history and identity.
History of Socialism in America
9:20
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time.
The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law
10:53
Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law.
Why Do We Shake Hands?
8:37
Trace the history of the handshake from Babylonia and the early Greeks to the present.
The Racist Origins of U.S. Law
12:58
Danielle analyzes the discriminatory history of US law.
Active loading indicator