The Exceptional Negro: Fighting to be Seen in a Colorblind World
“America works overtime to create a colorblind society, but does this colorblindness perpetuate, rather than resolve, racism? Despite a growing racial divide, attorney, activist, and author...
“The African American Story is a Model of Triumph” by Dr. Curtiss Porter
“In this talk, Dr. Porter explores the history of the African American experience throughout a generational lens. Porter posits that when we zoom out on the historical timeline, we reveal that...
TEDx presents “Why This Time is Different” by Ashil Jhaveri
“The most powerful way to influence how politicians vote is by voting yourself. But Congress’s inability to pass effective legislation of any kind has led to a decrease in voting; why vote...
TEDx Presents “Crossing the Color Line” by Brennon Thompson
“Has a neighborhood ever made you uncomfortable? It is important to understand the history for why you may have these sentiments and how this has impacted the course of our development as a...
TEDx Presents “Our Seat at the Table” by Olusade Green
“Olusade Green is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Amherst College. As a young reader, she identified with brave and adventurous protagonists such as Katniss Everdeen...
TEDx presents “Black Women In Politics” by Jasmen Rogers-Shaw
“What should Black women do when they aren’t given a seat at the table? Jasmen Rogers is a community organizer in Dade and Broward counties, working primarily at the intersections of...
TEDx presents “Not Me, Anymore” by Erica Munoz
“Co-dependent from a young age, Erica Munoz stumbled into a life of abuse, promiscuity and hardship. Seeking the love she never had with her parents, she yearned for a relationship to heal her...
Reimagining Education for the Next Generation by Onijai Sellers
“In this compelling talk, Onijai proposes a new educational arrangement for students in the Bay Area that lack equal educational opportunity; one that prioritizes better connections with...