Protests and the Civil Rights Movement | History

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[mikebasil]

The day when humanity finally conquers prejudice will be the greatest triumph in our history. ☮️

[stephenmurphy]

2:12 - 2:18 It’s not the first time people have rioted and looted in America because a black man was killed.

[jessetorres]

Anyone else remember that kids film "Our Friend Martin" which followed a few middle school students time travel throughout his life?

[peacepoetrypop]

This channel will make me decide my major ..in a master program.. I love history I take in all the emphasize The true meaning of dreams. And equally serves the rights of Justice while everyone deserves a second chance .

[randywilkins]

We've come a long way as a people and still have a long way to go as a nation 🙏💪💯

[lisahack]

This video glosses over the violence perpetrated upon the men and women who fought for these rights. It makes it sound like there were a few sit-ins and then they won. Where is footage of those young people getting dragged off lunch counters and beaten, being spit on, having food dumped over them? Let's not forget.

[Tulece]

Finally a relief this will show people

[estudioscochin]

Why does a voice over miss in this one?? That’s weird

[asktiolupe]

Sad to know we still face task like these till this day.

[loracobb]

Thanks history channel MK accomplish a lot, from going through back doors, not being able to use public restrooms go in retail stores, he made it happen.

[Daholyone]

History Channel using Mass Effect Music? Lol

[stevenmustain]

I still haven't received privilege because I'm white. White privilege is a made up term by a white woman. It doesn't even have anything to do with black lives. It is a great way to get people to bow down and kneal to others. I can not understand the feeling of being oppressed for the color of my skin. Because I am caucasian. That doesn't mean I received any privilege. I just wasn't persecuted for the color of my skin. Privilege is an advantage. Not a free pass.
Peggy McIntosh

[skull]

Thanks history. For remind us that we are equal. WERE THE SAME ONLY DIFFERENCE IS COLOR!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤👏👏👏👏

[peacepoetrypop]

History Te Amo El mejor. Canal..Los aliens que no? tan chulitos?

[Screaming-Bees]

Anyone randomly get this in their sub box? I wasn't subbed to the history channel?

[SandyMachoManRavage]

A 2:38 clip to 'to educate people about the past, its impact on the present, and its role in informing and shaping the future' ... but 43 minute full episodes of Appalachian Outlaws, Swamp People, Ice Road Truckers and strongmen who lift heavy stuff. Do better 'History' channel.

[deonjaystar]

I love history. There's important facts about little details in them.

[keefdavis]

American Media is always saying, "we need to have discussion/conversation".

Then the History Channel DELETES MY COMMENT.

[podsmpsg]

But these people didn't start fires, steal and destroy things.

[tommyestepp]

All Lives Matter. I love all and get along with all. Help me Understand. African Americans have their OWN tv network. BET channel and College’s. When you separate yourself from other’s what does that teach???? Racism goes both ways. Really am I missing something?I know America is not perfect but today is better than it use to be. Until we all come together as one. We will always get the same results.