Retro Report is an award-winning, nonprofit news organization dedicated to bringing historical context to today’s headlines. It has produced more than 150 short documentaries and partnered with The New York Times, The New Yorker, PBS, Quartz, NBC, Politico, the Guardian, Univision and more.
From RETRO REPORT. New Video: By some estimates, more than 200,000 people were killed by the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, during World War II. Many survivors developed illnesses associated with radiation exposure. The survivors, known in Japanese as hibakusha, were often shunned by those who feared that radiation sickness was contagious.…
From RETRO REPORT. Japanese survivors recall the day the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and warn of future risks. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/what-japans-atom-bomb-survivors-have-taught-us-about-the-dangers-of-nuclear-war-2/ Sign up for our newsletters: https://bit.ly/RR-Newsletter Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/retroreport.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroReport Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retroreport YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/RETROREPORT Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit…
From RETRO REPORT. As universities face increasing legal and political pressures, free expression on campus, a right established through student activism in the 1960s, is once again capturing headlines. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/students-led-a-free-speech-movement-in-the-60s-colleges-are-grappling-with-its-legacy/ Sign up for our newsletters: https://bit.ly/RR-Newsletter Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/retroreport.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroReport Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retroreport…
From RETRO REPORT. This updated video explores how in 1948 U.S. and British pilots began to fly food, fuel and medicine to the Allied sectors after a Soviet blockade around Berlin cut the divided city off from the West. Lesson plan for educators: https://bit.ly/RR-berlin-airlift Sign up for our newsletters: https://bit.ly/RR-Newsletter Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library…
From RETRO REPORT. New Video: Do you teach about the landmark SCOTUS ruling in Tinker v. Des Moines? In a new video, Retro Report interviews Mary Beth Tinker, now a free speech activist, about the case, which recognized the rights of public school students to take part in political speech on school grounds. #Tinker #SCOTUS…
From RETRO REPORT. A silent protest led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling that defined students’ free speech rights.
From RETRO REPORT. New Video: In 1972, President Nixon sought to establish warmer relations with China. But America’s alliance with Taiwan threatened to disrupt the process.In a new video, we explore the last 50 years of American-Chinese relations, and how U.S. influence has affected Taiwan’s fragile independence. Visit our website to learn more. #politics #china…
From RETRO REPORT. Meet our 2025 Council of Educators! This group of 25 educators is responsible for creating lesson plans, student activities and interactive resources. They will also attend the annual Council of Educators Summit in New York City this summer. To learn more about them, tap our link in bio. Are you a #teacher…
From RETRO REPORT. President Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit to China, an unexpected pivot in U.S. foreign policy, helped end the Cold War. But it left Taiwan’s fate uncertain. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/how-nixons-1972-china-visit-set-the-stage-for-todays-tensions-over-taiwan-2/ Sign up for our newsletters: https://bit.ly/RR-Newsletter Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/retroreport.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroReport Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retroreport YouTube:…
From RETRO REPORT. Supreme Court rulings on gun laws highlight the struggle to balance individual rights and public safety. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/has-lesson-plan/how-gun-violence-and-the-supreme-court-have-shaped-second-amendment-rights-2/ Sign up for our newsletters: https://bit.ly/RR-Newsletter Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library Website: http://www.retroreport.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetroReport Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retroreport YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/RETROREPORT Retro Report in the Classroom: https://www.retroreport.org/education/ Retro Report is an…
From RETRO REPORT. New York City’s renewed efforts to address homelessness and untreated mental illness is raising complex questions about civil liberties, public safety and effective care. Visit our website to learn more in our new video and free classroom resources. #newyorkcity #joycebrown #edkoch #ushistory #education #homelessness #mentalhealth
From RETRO REPORT. New York City’s renewed efforts to tackle homelessness and untreated mental illness is raising complex questions about civil liberties, public safety and effective care. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/attacks-in-new-york-city-renew-questions-about-forced-mental-health-treatment-2/ Sign up for the education newsletter: http://bit.ly/RRnewsED Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library
From RETRO REPORT. Composer Robin Hilton described how he composed Journeylove Taylor’s music cues in #CitizenNation. “Journey radiates so much joy and determination,” Hilton said. “Also patience and kindness. I wanted something that had a sense of moving forward, with a kind of clarity of vision. There’s a crispness to it and a hint of…
From RETRO REPORT. Robin Hilton, the composer of #CitizenNation’s score, told us how he crafted the music cues for each of the main characters in the series. For teacher @erin_lindt, Hilton said he used aleatoric woods “because to me it’s the sound of chatter, like the instruments are in conversation with each other. Erin is…
From RETRO REPORT. New Video: Decades of research shows that school meals increase students’ attendance, grades and health. Over the years, school lunches have gotten caught up in debates over budgets and the role the government plays in people’s lives. Learn more in a new video that touches on Reaganomics and federalism. #schoollunch #reagan #economics…
From RETRO REPORT. The federal school lunch program, begun as an initiative to address malnutrition, has been a subject of debate for decades, reflecting shifting political priorities. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/how-the-federal-school-lunch-program-became-a-spicy-political-debate-2/ Sign up for the education newsletter: http://bit.ly/RRnewsED Browse our video library: http://bit.ly/RR-library
From RETRO REPORT. For the #CitizenNation soundtrack, composer Robin Hilton developed a distinctive soundscape, selecting instruments and tones to create a cohesive musical identity for the series. “I went with solo woodwinds for their warmth, and I recorded and mixed them so you can really hear the breath moving through the instruments,” Hilton said. Describing…
From RETRO REPORT. On Jan. 25, 1972, Shirley Chisholm announced her candidacy for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president. Chisholm did not win, but 50 years later, Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman of color to gain a major party’s presidential nomination. In a new video, we explore the impact of Chisholm’s career…
From RETRO REPORT. Explore the groundbreaking career of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to seek the U.S. presidency. Lesson plan for educators: https://retroreport.org/video/shirley-chisholm-was-a-trailblazer-for-change-2/ Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teacher resources: http://retroreport.org/educationnewsletters Browse through dozens more lesson plans and videos here: https://www.retroreport.org/education/
From RETRO REPORT. In this webinar we will learn from an Indigenous History scholar, preview engaging short films and explore ready-to-use lessons and interactive resources. This webinar is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University. Sign up for a free Retro Report in…
From RETRO REPORT. In this updated video, Donald’s Trump’s resounding 2024 victory echoes electoral shifts of the past. Lesson plan for educators: https://bit.ly/RR-1966 Sign up for our Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teacher resources: http://bit.ly/RRnewsED Click here for our Midterm Elections Collection: https://www.retroreport.org/education/resources/midterm-elections/ Browse through dozens more lesson plans and videos…
From RETRO REPORT. Did you watch the series finale of #CitizenNation yet? Learn what it takes to win the nation’s top civics competition. Visit our website to stream the full episode today. #civics #politics #election #government #highschool #education #students @PBS