TEDx Shorts

How do we make public celebrations more inclusive? Artist and art therapist Kate Lacour highlights the range of needs for public event attendees based on her experience working with special needs students at Mardi Gras. This talk was filmed at TEDxVermilionStreet. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dwan Reece, a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, highlights the pervasive history of blackface in an effort to dismantle its continued use and power. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidatlantic. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Still looking for The One? Scientist and mathematician Dr. Hannah Fry provides some calculated tips for finding the “perfect” partner. This talk was filmed at TEDxBinghamtonUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the pursuit to reduce prejudices, community organizer David Fleisher presents a promising tool called deep canvassing. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Winterer examines the democratic ideas behind the pursuit of happiness as envisioned by the authors of the US constitution. This talk was filmed at TEDxStanford. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nina Dølvik Brochmann and Ellen Støkken Dahl are sexual health experts who focus on a specific piece of anatomy - the hymen - to challenge the stories that have existed for centuries as ways to control female sexuality, desire, and value. This talk was filmed at TEDxOslo. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civil rights lawyer and pastor Francys Johnson speaks to the ways racism prevents us from seeing our shared experience as humans. This talk was filmed at TEDxUGA. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As our professional lives are lasting longer, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox recommends a successful career investment - choosing a good romantic partner. This talk was filmed at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much of the medieval politics we watch on television is fantasy? Historian Maria Golubeva offers a revisionist look at the world of medieval politics, where institutions like religion held more sway than a charismatic leader. This talk was filmed at TEDxRiga. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and LGTBQ advocate Ash Beckham offers guidance on sharing the most authentic version of yourself through empathy and compassion. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phillip Picardi shares how he found his voice reinventing the editorial mission of Teen Vogue as an advocate for often overlooked groups. This talk was filmed at TEDxTeen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancer researcher Joy Wolfram shares cutting-edge medical research into nanoparticles and explains how they could keep drugs in the body longer to attack malignant cells. This talk was filmed at TEDxJacksonville. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the United States still function under a racial caste system? Civil rights advocate and author Michelle Alexander presents a sobering history of the policies that target people of color for mass incarceration—and proposes to end what she labels “the new Jim Crow.” This talk was filmed at TEDxColumbus. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Morris is a programmer who makes a compelling case for the merits of repetitive pop songs. This talk was filmed at TEDxPenn. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neuroscientist Gina Rippon presents research that discredits the popular myths around gender and the brain. This talk was filmed at TEDxCardiff. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zayna Rose is an image strategist who shares three tips on crafting a first impression that celebrate your most authentic self. This talk was filmed at TEDxQueensU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we become so polarized in our beliefs? Philip Fernbach looks at the power and responsibility of human intelligence to think collectively. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Lang is a drone expert whose work takes him into the deepest ocean waters of the world. He encourages us to fight to protect our oceans -- something we are all capable of doing collectively. This talk was filmed at TEDxBerkeley. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we ensure that advances in science and technology will be good for the planet? Sustainability strategist Leyla Acaroglu reminds us that innovation can have unintentional consequences if we don't pay attention to design. This talk was filmed at TEDxMelbourne. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nanophysicist Fatima AlZahra’a Alatraktchi invented a tool to spy on bacterial chatter and translate their secret communication into human language. Her work could pave the way for early diagnosis of disease — before we even get sick. This talk was filmed at TEDxAarhus. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Medical Officer of Moderna Tal Zaks offers a look into the future of personalized medicine and how tailored vaccines might someday be used in the fight against cancer. This talk was filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich shares tips on how to overcome the obstacles that inhibit our self-improvement. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Futurist Ari Wallach reminds us of the risks that short-term thinking creates in society — and in our personal lives. This talk was filmed at TEDxMidAtlantic. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leadership coach Michael Bungay Stanier offers tips on how to avoid the urge to offer unsolicited advice — and what to do instead. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityofNevada. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us want to be better, but we’re not sure where to begin. Well, start here. Each week, host Chris Duffy talks to guests and past speakers who offer actionable insights on TED's new podcast "How to Be a Better Human." Listen and subscribe to How to Be a Better Human here: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hasan Kwame Jeffries emphasizes the need to weave historical context, no matter how painful, into our understanding of modern society -- so we can disrupt the continuum of inequality massively affecting marginalized communities. This talk was filmed at TEDxOhioStateUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sherry McIntyre is a high school World Religions teacher who advises why this course isn’t just about teaching compassion and awareness, it’s also a tool to help students become better citizens. This talk was filmed at TEDxModesto. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Biologist and visual artist Brandon Ballengée offers a unique technique for providing public art and environmental education - creating love motels for insects all around the globe. This talk was filmed at TEDxLSU. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cognitive psychologist Amanda Crowell looks at the mental blocks that prevent us from achieving our goals and shares, from personal experience, ways to outwit these obstacles. This talk was filmed at TEDxHarrisburg. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychologist Raquel Peel examines the reasons why so many self-sabotage in their relationships and shares tips on how to get out of this destructive cycle. This talk was filmed at TEDxJCUCairns. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthropologist Kathryn Bouskill explores the paradoxes of living in a fast-paced society and explains why we need to reconsider the importance of slowing down in a world that demands go, go, go. This talk was filmed at TEDxManhattanBeach. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year, with bipartisan support, half a million people are locked up in prisons and detention centers while the government decides whether they'll be allowed to stay in the United States. Law professor César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández explains how we got here and why we can do better. This talk was filmed at TEDxMileHigh. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Therapist Nick Cardone suggests a way to get more men involved in therapy - allow it to exist in spaces outside of an office. This talk was filmed at TEDxHalifax. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we encourage more boys and men to open up about their fears and needs? Ben Hurst from The Good Lad Initiative offers insight into how we can challenge perceptions of what men are supposed to be. This talk was filmed at TEDxStLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katrien Kolenberg is an artist and astrophysics professor who presents an array of the awesome sounds that exist in our cosmos. This talk was filmed at TEDxAntwerp. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish drag queen Panti powerfully illustrates how small actions for LGBTQ persons become revolutionary acts, and why they should remain intimate. Contains explicit language. This talk was filmed at TEDxDublin. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juliana Delgado explores the freedom, power, and creativity found in the ways we express ourselves through language. This talk was filmed at TEDxSOMA. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Celeste Headlee shares advice on ways to engage and learn from people with different opinions from our own. This talk was filmed at TEDxSeattle. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corinne Le Quéré says climate scientists have enough evidence that the Earth is experiencing human-made climate change; it’s time for everyone to take action based on the facts. This talk was filmed at TEDxWarwick. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Megan Ming Francis makes an urgent case for a new approach to these tragic deaths, explaining that we need to look at the deeper causes of systemic racism rather than settle for easy fixes. This talk was filmed at TEDxRainier. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Watch Megan's full talk: https://tedxseattle.com/talks/lets-get-to-the-racial-injusticeFollow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Equipped with the real story of Rosa Parks, professor David Ikard highlights how making the realities of race more benign and digestible harms us all -- and emphasizes the power and importance of historical accuracy. This talk was filmed at TEDxNashville. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Watch David's full talk: https://go.ted.com/6rkq Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David R. Dow realized that a surprising number of death row inmates had shared experiences of systemic inequality and proposes a bold plan that prevents capital crimes in the first place. This talk was filmed at TEDxAustin. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rapper and writer Dessa came up with an unconventional approach to get over heartbreak. She describes how she worked with a neuroscientist to try to get her brain to fall out of love with her ex -- and shares wisdom about romance that she gained along the way. This talk was filmed at TEDxWanChai. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doniece Sandoval is a social activist and entrepreneur who was troubled by the striking wealth gap in San Francisco. She shares the way she implemented change for the Bay Area’s homeless population and offers guidance on how we can all help those in need. This talk was filmed at TEDxBerkeley. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. Comedians Corrine Fisher and Krystyna Hutchison, the hosts of the “Guys We F****d: The Anti-Slut Shaming Podcast”, share their experience talking about finding one’s self-worth. This talk contains explicit language and content. This talk was filmed at TEDxUNC. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate activist Luisa Neubauer helped initiate "Fridays For Future," the momentous international school strike movement that protests the lack of action on the climate crisis. She shares four first steps that anyone, regardless of age, can take to become a climate activist. This talk was filmed at TEDxYouth@München. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cherokee journalist Rebecca "Becky" Tallent examines the misrepresentation of indigenous people in the media and offers tips to share a more accurate portrait of the diversity within Native America. This talk was filmed at TEDxUIdaho. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official/ Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is women's sexuality more complicated than men's? Sarah Barmak debunks some age-old myths and offers a richer definition of pleasure that gets closer to the simple truth about women's sexuality. This talk was filmed at TEDxToronto. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lack of access to mainstream financial services has led to populations of people who are “underbanked”. Sheena Allen looks at why effective financial services in all communities are a benefit for everyone. This talk was filmed at TEDxSanFrancisco. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you raise money to get an idea off the ground, support a community, or help change the world? Take a crash course on the art of successful fundraising with development strategist Kara Logan Berlin. This talk was filmed at TEDxSantaClaraUniversity. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDxFollow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_officialLike TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.