Kony 2012 is a short filmed that was produced by the charity Invisible Children, Inc. and released on March 5, 2012. The video sought to promote the charity’s “Stop Kony” movement, an attempt to bring awareness to Joseph Kony in the hopes of having him arrested by the end of … Continue reading
Ira Glass is the host of This American Life, a weekly hour-long radio show broadcast on public radio stations both in the United States and internationally. This American Life is also available as a weekly podcast. This American Life’s first episode aired on November 17, 1995. In this video, Ira … Continue reading
Mario Andretti is one of the most successful Americans in the history of world champion racing. Andretti and fellow driver Dan Gurney are the only two to have won races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship and NASCAR. Andretti is also the only person to be named the United … Continue reading
Trayvon Martin was 17-years-old when he was fatally shot by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida. On the evening of February 26, 20012, Martin had travelled with his father to visit his father’s fiancee. Martin went out to purchase some items from a convenience store. On his way home, Zimmerman, a … Continue reading
The Legend of Zelda, the first game in The Legend of Zelda series, was released in Japan on February 21, 1986. The Legend of Zelda is a fantasy themed action-adventure series that has become one of Nintendo’s most popular franchises, consisting of 17 official games, as well as several spin-offs … Continue reading
The New Yorker is an iconic American magazine that focuses on the cultural life of New York City, but also includes essays and commentaries on popular culture and eccentric Americana. The New Yorker’s first issue was published on February 21, 1925. In this video, The New Yorker’s creative director, Wyatt … Continue reading
The Umatilla are a tribe of Native Americans who signed a treaty with the US government back in 1855 in which they gave up their land and agreed to live on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon. In exchange, the Umatilla were ensured the right to continue hunting traditional foods … Continue reading
Jim Kelly was quarterback of the Buffalo Bills from 1986 to 1996. Kelly led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1991 to 1994, but the Bills lost each time. He also led the team to six divisional championships during his time as quarterback. Kelly’s jersey number, 12, … Continue reading
Judy Blume is a writer whose novels are geared towards children and young adults. Her most famous works include “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret”, “Forever”, “Tales Of A Fourth Grade Nothing” and “Superfudge”. Blume’s books have sold more than 80 million copies and have been translated into 32 … Continue reading
In February of 2015, author Harper Lee announced that she would be publishing a second novel, Go Set A Watchman, which would be a sequel to her famous work To Kill A Mockingbird. To Kill A Mockingbird won the Pulitzer Prize in 1960, and until this announcement was the only … Continue reading
