Contributor: Kristin Smith

Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald is making waves with a hip-hop song that questions “woke” ideology.

Each episode features original songs, bright colors and lessons on patience, kindness and courage.

Crash Course might best be described as a YouTube video equivalent to Cliff’s Notes.

Cut Throat City asks but doesn’t fully answer difficult questions about the relationship between poverty and crime.

Think Blues Clues with a cute monster twist.

Meet Hulvey, an up-and-coming Christian rapper whose music draws upon his struggles and his spiritual journey with God.

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Aimed at an elementary-age audience, Charming teaches lessons about the importance of sacrifice and selflessness.

This 17-year-old Disney+ star’s breakout hit is personal, painful and surprisingly profane.

There’s a new hero flapping around Gotham these days. But the show’s problems drag this caped crusader down.

TED-Ed’s animated YouTube channel is an extension of the original TED Talk videos, featuring a huge variety of educational topics.

Outside the Wire wants to be both an action-packed thriller and a cutting social commentary.

The biggest hit of 2020 features a man going through insanity-wracked withdrawal after a lover leaves him.

EvanTubeHD features one of the most popular YouTube unboxing and toy reviewers on the internet.

No matter how hard your circumstances, there is hope to be found in unlikely places and amongst unlikely people.