
in: Politics and History , 20th century, american historyFebruary 10, 2012History of the NAACP and Civil Rights
by Rebecca Brayton
This famous grassroots-based civil rights group sought to end what Albert Einstein called "America's worst disease": Racism. WatchMojo learns more about the history of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 21st century, african history, american history, asian history, european history, mideast history, moments in musicDecember 22, 2011Year in Review: 2011
by Rebecca Brayton
2011 was a busy year, filled with worldwide protests, important milestones, significant deaths and inspirational comebacks. WatchMojo recaps the year that was: 2011. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 21st century, african history, asian history, european history, mideast historyDecember 20, 2011Arab Spring: Protests in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and More
by Rebecca Brayton
When a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire to protest government corruption, he started a widespread series of uprisings. WatchMojo tracks the inception and rise of the Arab Spring movement from Tunisia, to Libya, Egypt and beyond. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 21st century, american history, asian history, european history, mideast historyDecember 12, 2011Iraq War: Timeline, Beginning and End
by Rebecca Brayton
Though the Iraq War officially began on March 20th, 2003, it was decades in the making. WatchMojo looks back at the events that led to the invasion of Iraq, as well as some of the key dates and events that occurred during this conflict. PLAY VIDEO

in: Politics and History , 21st century, american historyNovember 29, 2011Occupy Wall Street: Rise of the Occupy Movement - Timeline
by Rebecca Brayton
Since it first started in mid-2011, the Occupy movement managed to stay in the headlines for months. WatchMojo tracks the inception and rise of the Occupy Movement, from Kuala Lumpur to Wall Street and more. PLAY VIDEO