Zippy Weekly Videos

Marian Anderson Sings at Lincoln Memorial

First Lady did much to further the opportunities of women and people of color. In the U.S. archives in Washington, Mrs. Roosevelt's letter to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is on display. That organization did not want African American world-renowed singer Marian Anderson to sing at one of their events on racial grounds. In protest, Eleanor offered her resignation of membership. Marian Anderson sang.

Hans Rosling's 200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes - The Joy of Stats

In this interesting video, scholar Hans Rosling explains 200 years of global morbidity and mortality in just 4 minutes. If only all important topics could be explained in such a creative and accessible way.

Lost Generation

In this creative video produced by AARP, we are encouraged to decide in which direction we would like to live our lives - forward or backward? It's an especially important message as we begin a new year. Enjoy!

Opera Company of Philadelphia "Hallelujah!" Random Act of Culture

In this Flash Mob video making its rounds on the internet, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, together with many local area choirs, breaks into surprise "spontaneous" song at a shopping mall. Enjoy this "Random Act of Culture" and Handel’s Greatest Hit.

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