THIRTEEN
Oz Smith Performs Poem: "Just Like You"
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- Oz Smith Performs Poem: "Just Like You"
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In 1968, poet and actor Oz Smith wrote, directed, and performed "Just Like You" — a commentary on shared humanity across race, class, and experience. At a moment when Black Americans were asking questions about where the civil rights movement was heading, Smith turned those questions into verse.
#NationalPoetryMonth #OzSmith #BlackJournal #Poetry #Archives #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET
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- Oz Smith Reads Poem "Just Like You" | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 6:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1969, singer, actor, poet, and filmmaker Eugene Osborne "Oz" Smith performed his poem "Just Like You" on WNET's Black Journal — a commentary on humanity across race, class, and experience. At a moment when Black Americans were asking hard questions about where the civil rights movement was heading and what came next, Smith turned those questions into verse.
Born February 14, 1927, Oz Smith spent his early years as an artist in Harlem, going on to serve in multiple branches of the U.S. military, perform on Broadway, and record solo albums for Capitol Records and Argo.
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This April, for National Poetry Month, THIRTEEN celebrates voices in verses, stories of artistry and expression, and special selections from the THIRTEEN archives.
"Black Journal" was a monthly ...
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- Yip Harburg Discusses the Real Meaning of The Wizard of Oz
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1965, Wizard of Oz lyricist Yip Harburg broke down what makes the film's story stand the test of time — a tin man without a heart, a scarecrow without a brain, a cowardly lion without courage, and a girl looking for home. He continues that it's these traits that resonate with audiences because it's what we're all searching for and these things only come from within.
#NationalPoetryMonth #YipHarburg #WizardOfOz #Poetry #Archives #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET
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- Songwriter Behind The Wizard of Oz | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 7:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Edgar Yipsel "Yip" Harburg, born Isidore Hochberg on April 8, 1896, was a Jewish lyricist from New York City's Lower East Side who partnered with composer Harold Arlen for many years. Follow this 1965 episode of The World of Music as THIRTEEN goes inside Harburg's living room for an intimate conversation about his lyric-writing process for The Wizard of Oz — and a live performance of the Scarecrow's tune "If I Only Had a Brain."
Harburg also reflects on what made the film a cultural phenomenon: three characters search for a heart, a brain, and courage — the most essential things in life — only to discover the wizard can't give them what they already have.
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This April, for National Poetry Month, THIRTEEN celebrates voices in verses, stories of artistry and expression, and ...
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- Jesse Jackson Reads His Poem: "Stand Up, Black Man"
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1972, Reverend Jesse Jackson joined the WNET program "SOUL!" to read his poem: "Stand Up, Black Man" — a call to his people to get up and fight for their own.
For National Poetry Month in April, THIRTEEN celebrates voices in verses, stories of artistry and expression, and special selections from the THIRTEEN archives.
#NationalPoetryMonth #Poetry #JesseJackson #Archives #THIRTEEN
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- Rev. Jesse Jackson Reads His Poetry | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 28:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1972, Reverend Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister, revealed another side to himself: poet. He sought to use poetic language and rhythm as a tool for mass communication, making his messages and ideas in his organizing work accessible and also memorable.
Jackson reads three original poems: "Survival to Me," "Why Lie?" and "Stand Up, Black Man."
Jackson speaks on the art of communication, and the legacy of Black leadership, from Booker T. Washington to Malcolm X to Dr. Martin Luther King, and what it means to organize a movement in the economic era of the 70s.
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This April, for National Poetry Month, THIRTEEN celebrates voices in verses, stories of artistry and expression, and special selections from the THIRTEEN arc...
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- ICE Raids Are Devastating Hempstead, NY Businesses
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Key Foods grocery store in Hempstead, NY, has been a community landmark for over 30 years. Now, ICE arrests in the parking lot have cut business by 50% — forcing owner Francisco Batista to lay off a quarter of his staff.
Hempstead Village Mayor Waylon Hobbs says the recent surge in ICE detentions has hit the Latino community hard, both emotionally and financially. Federal agents are not coordinating with village police and have been barred from all village property.
#shorts #news #Hempstead #NewYork #ICE #immigration #LongIsland #THIRTEEN
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- ICE's Impact on Long Island, Tariffs & Rising Home Prices | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Newsday reporters explore ICE’s impact on Hempstead Village businesses, tariff uncertainty for Long Island consumers, and rising home prices amid low inventory. Plus, how to avoid home improvement scams, a father-daughter owned mechanic shop, and a sunny getaway from Islip to Vero Beach in this month’s "Let’s Go with Carissa Kellman."
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- What Eleanor Roosevelt Said About Women in Politics
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- While former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt never had political ambitions of her own after her time in the White House, she reflects on the future of women in politics — and whether a woman could one day become president.
#shorts #eleanorroosevelt #firstlady #americanhistory #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #history #america #interview #archives
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- Pop Quiz: Can You Name These Famous Women in History?
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- How much do you know about women’s history? In this 1985 episode of Why in the World from the THIRTEEN archives, New York-area high school students test their knowledge of famous women in history and their achievements. Some of these trailblazing women may have been forgotten over time — but their impact hasn’t. Play along and see how many you can guess.
#shorts #womenshistory #womeninhistory #history #herstory #trivia #popquiz #quiz
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- Economic Empowerment for Trans Communities
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Today, March 31, is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans lives, resilience, and community's contributions.
In a 2023 episode of "American Problems, Trans Solutions," THIRTEEN followed Breonna McCree, co-executive director of The Transgender District, as she supports and celebrates the economic empowerment of trans people.
Founded by three Black trans women in 2017, The Transgender District works to create opportunities for trans and non-binary communities through entrepreneurship, workforce development, and business ownership.
International Transgender Day of Visibility is observed annually on March 31.
#shorts #trans #transgender #transvisibility @thetransgenderdistrict1966
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- Eleanor Roosevelt on Women in Politics, Faith & the Future of Freedom | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 28:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt challenges the idea that women's advancement in politics has limits — and believes a woman could be president one day. She also reflects on her own reluctance to call herself an adviser to her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and what it meant to redefine the role of first lady entirely. Roosevelt also offers her assessment of America's place in the world, and the challenge of coexistence with the Soviet Union.
This 1958 episode from the THIRTEEN archives is the final part of the Heritage series, which presented views of and interviews with prominent persons of the time.
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This Women's History Month, The WNET Group presents Honoring Our Stories: Women Making History, which celebrates trailblazing women, stories of empowerment, artis...
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- How Much Do You Know About Women Who Changed History? | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- New York-area high schoolers were put to the test in 1985 to find out what they knew about historic achievements of women. In this special episode from WNET, students compete in a quiz game called Lost and Found — developed by women across the country to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Feminist Press, a literary publisher of the City University of New York. The game's quiz master is Allison Bernstein (1947 - 2016), then a Ford Foundation program officer who helped reshape undergraduate curricula with a focus on women's studies and minority representation.
How much did these students know — and how much do you? Play along and find out!
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- Big Bugs to See at Long Island Aquarium
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- NewsdayTV's Doug Geed heads out to the East End of Long Island to visit the bug exhibit at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead. From a Chaco Golden Knee tarantula that can live up to 20 years, to a spiny Australian stick insect that disguises itself as a dead leaf and flings its eggs for survival — this exhibit is full of surprises.
#shorts #aquarium #longisland #bugs #visit #eastend #activity #daytrip
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- Cheese, Stars & Animals: Exploring Long Island's East End | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Out East with Doug Geed, hosted by NewsdayTV’s Doug Geed, explores Long Island’s East End. In this episode, Doug tours Mecox Bay Dairy, a historic South Fork farm known for its handcrafted cheeses. He then looks to the stars at the Custer Institute and Observatory, explores diverse marine habitats at the Long Island Aquarium, and meets lovable residents at the newly renovated Kent Animal Shelter.
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#newsday #news #longisland #aquarium #farm #handcrafted #cheese #pets #space #observatory
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Mecox Bay Dairy's Handcrafted Cheese in Bridgehampton
6:57 - Oldest Observatory on Long Island: Custer Institute & Observatory
13:31 - Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead
20:36 - Kent Animal Shelter
26:20 - Outro
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- Alice Austen Shot 1880s NYC When No Woman Was "Supposed" To
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- She was wealthy, sheltered, and "gently reared" — and she took her camera straight to the gritty streets of 1880s New York anyway. Alice Austen documented real life in NYC decades before it was acceptable for a woman of her status to do so.
#aliceausten #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #nychistory #photography #statenisland #streetphotography #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET
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- Alice Austen: Staten Island's Forgotten Photographer | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 27:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Alice Austen was the rare woman documenting life in 19th-century New York with photography. She was born in 1866 to a wealthy family in Staten Island and took up photography as a hobby. Before photography became more accessible, Austen hauled heavy glass plates through the streets of Lower Manhattan — capturing images of immigrants, street cleaners, and working-class New Yorkers. She also photographed her friends, social and sporting events, and her international travels. She spent 50 years building one of the most remarkable photographic archives in American history, only to die nearly forgotten in a poorhouse in 1952. Today, more than 7,000 of Austen's photographs are part of Staten Island's Alice Austen House Museum, a National Historic Landmark, recognized for its significance to LGBTQ history.
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- Title
- Why Fear Drives More Voters to the Polls
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Fear is a more powerful motivator than hope — and political campaigns have known this for decades. Historian Nicole Hemmer breaks down why fear-based messaging dominates political advertising, how the media environment amplifies it, and why candidates across the spectrum keep reaching for the same emotional message.
#shorts #politics #donaldtrump #barackobama #fear #election #polls
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- Eleanor Roosevelt: U.S. Aid & Attitude Abroad
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In a 1958 interview, Eleanor Roosevelt explains that when the U.S. presents itself in other countries by comparing wealth and material comforts, it creates irritation, not respect. But when it shows genuine interest in other nations — and offers help without undermining dignity — the response changes entirely.
#shorts #eleanorroosevelt #firstlady #americanhistory #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #history #america #interview #archives
- Title
- Feeling Hopeless About Politics? Start Here.
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- When national politics feels overwhelming, where do you turn? One answer — your own community. Engaging locally and looking out for your neighbors are small "d" democratic actions that can add up. Vanderbilt University historian Nicole Hemmer explores why civic participation matters and where real change often starts.
#news #shorts #politics #trump #conversation #community
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- How Fear Became America's Most Powerful Political Tool | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Why do certain political messages resonate more than others? What is the language that drives social behavior and political decisions? Correspondent Hari Sreenivasan and Vanderbilt University political historian Nicole Hemmer explore the history of language and the rhetoric behind campaigns and political conversations that permeate culture, shape public perception, and lay the groundwork of national debate.
Watch the documentary "White with Fear" at https://www.thirteen.org/programs/white-with-fear/
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#politics #news #trump #donaldtrump #fear #history #conversation #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET
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- Title
- Nora Ephron Changed Hollywood's Love Stories
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Nora Ephron broke through a male-dominated Hollywood to redefine the romantic comedy on her own terms. With sharp wit and cultural insight, she didn’t just write and direct love stories — she exposed how films shape what we believe love should be. Her voice brought intelligence, humor, and a distinctly female perspective to the genre. In doing so, Ephron helped change who gets to tell the story — and how it’s told.
#shorts #noraephron #tomhanks #sleeplessinseattle #film #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #interview #romcom #hollywood
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- Eleanor Roosevelt on The UN, Human Rights & the World Stage | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 28:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Life after the White House didn't slow Eleanor Roosevelt down — it opened the world to her. In a 1958 interview on WNET, the former first lady reflects on her appointment to the United Nations, and the weight of being the only woman on the delegation. She gives her frank assessment of world leaders and speaks candidly about concerns of the time, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, America's standing abroad, and racial inequality at home.
She describes the decision to donate the Roosevelt estate in Hyde Park, NY, to the U.S. government. The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (Springwood) opened on April 12, 1946, a year after the president's death.
This 1958 episode from the THIRTEEN archives is part of the Heritage series, which presented views of and interviews with prominent persons of the time.
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- Tom Hanks & Nora Ephron on Love, Filmmaking & Sleepless in Seattle | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 43:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tom Hanks sat down with Charlie Rose to talk about what drew him to Sleepless in Seattle (1993) — and what it was like to work with the woman behind it. Before Nora Ephron became one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors, she was told to stick to her "delightful informal essay style" and leave the serious work to greater minds. She ignored that advice entirely. A groundbreaking journalist, screenwriter, and filmmaker, Ephron broke into a male-dominated industry with sharp wit, emotional intelligence, and an uncanny ability to tell human stories that resonated across generations. She earned Oscar nominations for Silkwood (1983) and When Harry Met Sally (1989) before stepping behind the camera — becoming one of the rare women to write and direct major Hollywood films at a time when few were given the chance. In this 1993 conversation with Charlie Rose, Ephron sits down alongside Hanks to discuss their professional partnership, the craft of filmmaking, the nature of love and destin...
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- Top Cause of Accidental Death of Young People on Long Island
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Aggressive driving on Long Island has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic — speeding, lane cutting, illegal HOV crossings. But behind the statistics are real families. Dawn Riendeau lost her daughter, Angelica Nappi, when a driver with seven prior license suspensions ran a red light. She spent 16 years turning that grief into legislation — and she forgave him. Angelica's Law passed in 2023.
#shorts #longisland #carcrash #law #driving #news #newsday
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- The Catholic Who Asked the Hard Questions 50 Years Ago
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1973, the Catholic social activist Dorothy Day made the argument that anyone with a bank account, a mortgage, or a mutual fund is entangled in the systems of war and exploitation she spent her life fighting. From her rare interview with Bill Moyers, part of the THIRTEEN archives for The WNET Group's initative: Honoring Our Stories: Women Making History.
#shorts #DorothyDay #CatholicWorker #womenshistorymonth #womenshistory #womeninhistory #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET
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- Why Are Long Island's Roads So Deadly? | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- NewsdayTV’s Dangerous Roads follows an extensive, year-long investigation into the alarming toll of traffic crashes on Long Island. After a decade that left more than 2,100 dead and 16,000 seriously injured, reporters uncover the causes behind the crisis and examine what must change in one of the deadliest regions for motorists and pedestrians in the state.
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#newsday #news #longisland #danger #traffic #carcrash #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET #WLIW
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- Dorothy Day Gave Her Life to Those America Left Behind | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 18:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1973 at the age of 75, Dorothy Day gave a rare interview on her life and faith, the failures of government, and why she never stopped serving the poor. Day devoted decades of her life to living among the poorest people in America — feeding the hungry in New York City, founding the Catholic Worker movement, working as a journalist, and fighting racism, war, and poverty. Called the most influential lay person in the history of American Catholicism, she rejected every label and every tribute, considering herself simply a subversive and a pilgrim on a lonely spiritual adventure.
This THIRTEEN archival episode from "Bill Moyers Journal" includes footage from The Catholic Worker's locations on the Lower East Side of New York City and in Tivoli, NY.
"Bill Moyers' Journal" was a weekly current affairs program covering economics, history, literature, religion, philosophy, science, and politics.
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- The Room Where Women Made History
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1932, as the U.S. sank deeper into the Great Depression, President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt used his New York City townhouse as the headquarters for planning his administration. In his personal library, FDR interviewed Frances Perkins — and offered her a seat that no woman had ever held before: a U.S. Cabinet position. Perkins accepted, with one condition: that she could pursue her plan for what became Social Security.
#shorts #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #FDR #francesperkins #history #herstory #greatdepression #progress
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- Eleanor Roosevelt Disagreed With FDR
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Even as First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt found herself fighting to be heard — and never quite knowing if she was. In this 1958 interview, she recalls arguments she had with her husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) and how he would egg her on, never letting her know if her voice actually made a difference.
#shorts #eleanorroosevelt #franklindroosevelt #FDR #firstlady #history #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET #interview #herstory #history
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- Nina Simone on What Freedom Really Means
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Musician and activist Nina Simone had a simple and profound definition of freedom: no fear. At the height of her fame in 1971, Simone sat down with THIRTEEN and reflected on what it truly means to feel free, comparing it to the indescribable feeling of falling in love. Her 1967 song "I Wish I Knew How It Feels to Be Free" was an anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Concert footage includes Simone dancing next to her piano.
This clip is from a 1971 episode of "The Great American Dream Machine," an irreverent, satirical variety show featuring eclectic vignettes. Considered the first prime time hit on THIRTEEN, it had no host, no narration, and no set format.
#shorts #ninasimone #clip #freedom #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #blackhistory #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET
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- Eleanor Roosevelt on Meeting FDR, His Rise to Power & Life in the White House
- Runtime
- 28:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Long before Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) became America's longest-serving president and one of its most beloved, his wife Eleanor Roosevelt watched FDR stumble through his first political speeches, negotiate his domineering mother – who wavered in supporting his career, and transform profoundly after polio paralyzed his legs. In a 1958 interview on WNET, Eleanor reflects on their earliest meetings, the man she married (her fifth cousin, once removed), and what it was really like to share a life — and sometimes clash — with one of history's most important figures.
This 1958 episode from the THIRTEEN archives is part of the Heritage series, which presented views of and interviews with prominent persons of the time.
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This Women's History Month, The WNET Group presents Hon...
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- Nina Simone on What Freedom Really Means | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Musician and activist Nina Simone had a simple and profound definition of freedom: no fear. At the height of her fame in 1971, Simone sat down with THIRTEEN and reflected on what it truly means to feel free, comparing it to the indescribable feeling of falling in love. Her 1967 song "I Wish I Knew How It Feels to Be Free" was an anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Concert footage includes Simone dancing next to her piano.
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This clip is from a 1971 episode of "The Great American Dream Machine," an irreverent, satirical variety show featuring eclectic vignettes. Considered the first prime time hit on THIRTEEN, it had no host, no narration, and no set format.
This Women's History Month, The WNET Group presents Honoring Our Stories: Women Making History, which celebrates trai...
- Title
- Do Long Island Police Reflect the Communities They Serve?
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Hispanics make up 22% of Nassau and Suffolk's population — but only 10% of officers. Black residents represent 9% of the public, but just 4% of police. Long Island's top police officials acknowledge their departments have a long way to go before reflecting the communities they serve. From Newsday's Island Insider.
#shorts #news #diversity #longisland #police
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- Eleanor Roosevelt: I Was the Only Woman in the Room
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt became the first woman to serve as a United States delegate to the United Nations in December 1945, appointed by President Harry S. Truman. She was the first chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights and played a pivotal role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. In this interview in 1958, Eleanor Roosevelt recalled what it felt like to be the only woman on the delegation — and the pressure that came with it. She knew that any failure wouldn't just be hers alone. It would set back all women who came after her.
#EleanorRoosevelt #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #UnitedNations #AmericanHistory #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET #WomenInHistory
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- Trump's State of the Union & Its Impact on Long Island, Immigration, ICE & Local Policing | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A look at President Trump’s State of the Union address and what it means for Long Island politics. Then, a deep dive into the deportation of the Trejo Lopez brothers, who were 19 and 20 at the time and had no criminal records. Award-winning Newsday journalist Ken Buffa and immigration experts discuss the deportation of the brothers from Long Island to El Salvador, where they were born. Plus, Nassau County’s partnership with ICE, and a look at the racial makeup of Long Island's police, how it compares to the demographics of Nassau and Suffolk counties, and what the recruitment efforts are.
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NewsdayTV’s Island Insider delivers in-depth coverage of the issues and local news shaping life on Long Island — from politics and public policy to education, safety, and community affairs. Through...
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- Angela Davis on Racism, Capitalism & Black Liberation
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After her acquittal, Angela Davis makes her first national television appearance in an exclusive interview in 1972 with THIRTEEN's Black Journal, hosted by Tony Brown. Davis breaks down the connection between racism and capitalism — arguing that racial oppression has always served to maximize profit at the expense of Black workers. She asserts that Black and brown people are leaders of revolutionary change.
#shorts #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #blackhistory #angeladavis
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- Opinions on Women in 1974 | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 5:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1974, women had only just won the right to open a bank account in their own name — a battle that took decades of relentless advocacy. These New York City street interviews, captured the same year, reveal a society still grappling with what womanhood means. From "a thing of beauty" to "the other half of the human race," the answers from people at the Fulton Fish Market at South Street Seaport to the Garment District – including remarks from Sylvia Kraus, the often-photographed sign-bearer – are a striking reminder of the deeply personal and political fight women have faced for generations. The struggle for equality didn't end in 1974 — and these voices show exactly why it couldn't.
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- First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt: Always Learning | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 27:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- She was the longest-serving First Lady in American history, the United States delegate to the United Nations, and one of the most admired woman of her time. Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 - 1962) was a trailblazer who redefined what it meant to be a woman in public life. At a time when women were expected to remain in the background, she became a diplomat, humanitarian, and global voice for human rights. In a 1958 interview on WNET, Eleanor speaks about her early "sketchy" education and experiences that shaped her remarkable character. From a timid, fearful childhood to the discipline she used to replace what she saw as a lack in her education, Roosevelt traces her lifelong learning. She speaks candidly about her father's influence, overcoming fear, and the value of mental discipline. As she took on a political role, including giving speeches in rooms full of men, she reflects: "I knew as the only woman, I'd better be better than anybody else."
This 1958 episode from the THIRTEE...
- Title
- Angela Davis on Public's Role in Her Acquittal
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In 1972, Angela Davis gave her first national television interview to THIRTEEN's "Black Journal" after being acquitted of kidnapping, murder, and conspiracy. Angela Davis reflects on the role of bail, public opinion, and what her freedom really meant — and who it belonged to.
#shorts #angeladavis #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #blackhistory #freedom
- Title
- Angela Davis' First Interview After Acquittal | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 29:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In 1972, a California jury declared Angela Davis innocent of murder, kidnapping, and criminal conspiracy related to a San Rafael courtroom shootout. At the time, the American political activist and philosophy professor was an active member of the Communist Party and the Black Panther Party. Her arrest sparked an international "Free Angela Davis" movement.
After her acquittal, Angela Davis makes her first national television appearance in an exclusive interview in 1972 with THIRTEEN's Black Journal, hosted by Tony Brown. Black Journal was a monthly series produced for, about, and – to a large extent – by Black Americans.
Davis first addresses the importance of having posted bail before her trial.
Brown asks her to define what she considers a "political prisoner," and what she means by the revolution, which she sees as necessary in America. She describes racism as a divisive force among workers to prevent revolution.
She refutes the ar...
- Title
- Pros and Cons of Pet Insurance
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As veterinary medicine advances, so do the costs of caring for pets. The average pet owner spent over $1,700 last year caring for their animals, up $200 from 2024. Pet insurance can help cover everything from routine wellness visits to catastrophic events — but it's not for everyone. Here's what to consider before signing up.
#news #longisland #petcare #pets #insurance
- Title
- Why Long Island Businesses Can't Find Workers — Housing, Commutes & More | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Newsday business reporters explore the challenges shaping the region’s economy. Local CEOs discuss hiring hurdles tied to affordability and commuting, while experts break down job trends and a competitive housing market. We also examine the pros and cons of pet insurance and go behind the scenes of managing operations at Peconic Ice Rink.
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NewsdayTV’s It’s Your Business Long Island is a monthly look at the latest local news and economic trends shaping Long Island. Designed to help you better navigate your financial life, the series features insights from Newsday business reporters and industry experts who explore Long Island’s economy and local developments that impact the region.
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Employers Struggle to Fill Jobs
16:41 - Long Island's Hous...
- Title
- They Tried to Stop Her. She Demanded Her Education Anyway.
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- While riots raged at home, Mary Frances Early made a quiet but revolutionary decision — to transfer to the University of Georgia (UGA) and finish her degree. In 1962, she became the first Black student to graduate from UGA, one of the last universities in the South to abandon Jim Crow education laws. As a music teacher and a trailblazer in her community for decades, she believed education was the most powerful form of protest.
#shorts #segregation #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #blackhistory #education #protest #georgia #universityofgeorgia
- Title
- Muhammad Ali on Refusing the Vietnam Draft
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In 1967, Muhammad Ali stood at the height of his boxing career when he refused being drafted into the Vietnam War — risking prison, exile, and his heavyweight title. In this 1968 conversation with WNET, he made clear that what others saw as punishment, he saw as purpose: if soldiers could die for what they believed, he could suffer for his people’s freedom. Stripped of his title, barred from boxing, and denied the right to leave the country, Ali still refused to bend a knee.
#shorts #muhammadali #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #vietnam #draft
- Title
- They Rescue Long Island Families' Homes — Now It’s Their Turn | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 25:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The season comes full circle as Gina and Vinny bring their mission home to help Gina’s sister Dina—the heart of it all. After years of loss, her home reflects pain rather than peace. Though not a charity build, devoted volunteers and trusted product partners unite to honor the legacy that inspired Rescuing Families, creating a safe, beautiful home where Dina can remain with family and thrive.
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Family to the Rescue follows a devoted team of contractors—Gina and Vinny Centauro, Michael Cantone, and Roger Grand-Pierre—as they turn unsafe, forgotten houses into life-changing, accessible homes. Facing setbacks, loss, and health struggles, they fight for dignity, independence, and hope, proving that compassionate design can transform lives and strengthen communities across the nation.
- Title
- Reginald F. Lewis: From Paperboy to Billion Dollar Deals
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- At nine years old, Reginald F. Lewis decided he would become the richest Black man in America — and he meant it. A Baltimore paperboy and a football, baseball, and basketball star athlete who outworked everyone around him, Lewis went on to shatter barriers in business. In the 1980s, he became the first African American to close a billion-dollar overseas leveraged buyout, acquiring 64 companies across 31 countries. Lewis didn’t just build wealth — he built a blueprint for generations to follow.
#shorts #reginaldlewis #reginaldflewis #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #business #wallstreet
- Title
- Arthur Ashe Predicted the Future of Sports Activism
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In 1970, tennis champion Arthur Ashe predicted that athlete activism would grow. Being isolated as one of the only Black players in top-tier tennis tournments, he understood the changing environment of race in sports. He foresaw more demonstrations, more players willing to risk careers, and a shift in how protest would capture public attention.
#shorts #arthurashe #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #tennis #athlete #sports
- Title
- Where Black Neighbors Thrived in 19th Century NYC
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Weeksville, Brooklyn was a pioneering, self-sufficient Black community in 19th-century New York. The neighborhood was established only 11 years after slavery ended in the state. Tucked between Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and Brownsville, it was founded by African Americans who built their own schools, businesses, insurance networks, and social institutions. It became a place of safety and self-determination long before the Civil Rights Movement.
#shorts #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #brooklyn #newyork #newyorkcity
- Title
- Maya Angelou on Steely Strength of Black Women
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Maya Angelou reflects on the resilience of Black women in American history. Through generations of survival, sacrifice, and endurance, they sustained their own families while nurturing a nation that often denied their humanity. Their labor, strength, and unrecognized contributions helped shape America in ways history rarely fully acknowledges.
#mayaangelou #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #billmoyers #THIRTEEN #THIRTEENWNET
