Nov 26 Watch 4:04 The cutting-edge work of Native American aerospace engineer Mary Golda Ross By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Harry Zahn, Lana Green As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, for our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the life and legacy of Mary Golda Ross, the first Native American woman to become an engineer and a pioneering figure of the… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 4:01 How Osage dancer Maria Tallchief became America’s 1st major prima ballerina By John Yang, Kaisha Young For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Maria Tallchief, an Osage Nation dancer who left an indelible mark on the world of ballet. Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 3:12 The story of John Herrington, the 1st Native American in space By John Yang, Satvi Sunkara For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of John Herrington, a decorated naval officer and trailblazing astronaut. Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch 3:30 How Susan La Flesche Picotte became the 1st Native American medical doctor By John Yang, Winston Wilde November is Native American Heritage Month, a celebration of the traditions and languages of Indigenous communities in the United States. For our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the story of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 2:57 The groundbreaking work of Ecuadorian American graffiti artist Lady Pink By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Azhar Merchant On this last weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we hear the story of Lady Pink, a graffiti artist who has helped bring the medium into the mainstream and give voice to Latina artists… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 2:39 Jovita Idar’s fight for the rights of women and Mexican immigrants By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of Jovita Idar, a journalist and activist who spent her life improving the lives of women and Mexican immigrants at the turn of the… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 4:16 The life of Lydia Mendoza, the 1st queen of Tejano music By John Yang, Claire Mufson For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Lydia Mendoza, a Mexican American singer whose music bridged styles and cultures to tell the stories of the working class. Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 3:56 How José Sarria’s activism paved the way for gay candidates in the U.S. By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara This Hispanic Heritage Month, we return to our “Hidden Histories” series with a look at the legacy of Jose Sarria, a Latino American political activist and drag performer who left his mark on U.S. history by paving the way for… Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch 2:14 The writings and activism of Black, bisexual feminist Alice Dunbar-Nelson By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Kaisha Young As we enter the final week of Pride Month, our "Hidden Histories" series takes a look at the works of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, a bisexual Black woman whose writings and activism advocated racial equality and women's suffrage at the turn of… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 3:36 The story of Bayard Rustin, openly gay leader in the civil rights movement By John Yang, Harry Zahn This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the contributions of Bayard Rustin, one of the driving forces of the civil rights movement, whose life as an openly gay man relegated him to behind-the-scenes roles… Continue watching