Topic: Society

Keystage(s) - 4

Akala on Black History Month

Akala – rapper, poet and journalist – shares his views on Black History Month and the general attitude towards Black History.

Akala on Black History Month

Video length - 01.39

Don’t Forget The Past

Alex Pascal Obe argues that the UK must pay more attention to Black history. He refers to the 60th anniversary of the Windrush arriving in Britain – a ship which brought Jamaican immigrants to the UK. The anniversary happened in 2008.

Don’t Forget The Past

Video length - 01.41

Dr Hakim On Black History Month: Part Two

Dr Hakim discusses the significance of Black History, and explains how the need to dedicate a month to this subject serves to demonstrate how forgotten it is during the rest of the year.

Dr Hakim On Black History Month: Part Two

Video length - 01.54

Cleaner Medina

The Cleaner Medina project is a clean-up initiative run by the Muslim Community in Birmingham. We hear their views and opinions as to why a cleaner community is a healthier community, the lack of attention from the council surrounding the issue and how it ties in with their faith during Ramadan.

Cleaner Medina

Video length - 02.13

Buddhism Can Solve It All

Tibetan monk Geshi Tashi Tsering explains the basic principles of Buddhism and how it can be used to promote peace.

Buddhism Can Solve It All

Video length - 03.02

MTV EXIT: Human Trafficking

Angelina Jolie presents this shocking film by MTV:EXIT about Human Trafficking.

MTV EXIT: Human Trafficking

Video length - 10.51