“In this inspiring and powerful 2016 talk, Megan Francis traces the root causes of our current racial climate to their core causes, debunking common misconceptions and calling out “fix-all” cures to a complex social problem. In her award-winning book, Civil Rights and the Making of the Modern American State shows that the battle against lynching…
“Will the horrific death of George Floyd and the global Black Lives Matter protests be a turning-point in the struggle for racial justice? Human rights lawyer Dexter Dias QC (http://twitter.com/DexterDiasQC) believes they can be – but only if we use our power and privilege as citizens to demand change in every one of our spheres…
“Chavez-Herrera talks about the push for equality and the advancement of women and minorities in long-segregated industries. Victoria is a Grand Junction, Colorado native with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado. Staying on the Western Slope to start her engineering career, Victoria works with MCVSD 51 on her free time to…
“Tiffany Haynes is a Clinical psychologist and mental health researcher who focuses on improving access to mental health services in underserved communities. Haynes seeks to improve our understanding of emotional health and decrease stigma through the sharing of personal stories.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently…
“Oluwafolabomi ‘Bomi’ Olujimi has undergone a journey full of transformation and discoveries about herself. Through spoken word, she highlights the key aspects of her identity and encourages listeners to pay attention to theirs. Oluwafolabomi’Bomi’ is a senior at Syracuse’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, in the Communication and Rhetorical Studies Program.” This talk was…
“Inspired by music therapy’s ability to unlock memories, improve communication, and process emotions, high school senior and music enthusiast Evan Jasica wonders how we can apply that power to our everyday lives. How can we harness the tool of music to connect us to ourselves and to others? Evan Jasica is a Senior at Lake…
“Latinx stereotypes are all around us, and they seem to come from everywhere. In her talk, Wendy discusses how much of this comes from Hollywood, and what we need to do to change this. Wendy Echeverria is a senior at Glencoe High School. She is passionate about advocating for her Latinx culture and publishes her…
“Travis Washington was heavily involved in advocacy work and action in the community, with a focus on voter registration and change in legislation. His advocacy is the foundation for the “Hands Up Act” which is a bill that will enforce a mandatory 15-year prison sentence, should a police officer shoot an unarmed civilian. The policy…
“Gender Rehearsativity” discusses the expansive, freeing, and experimental ways that playing with gender in theatrical rehearsal and acting classrooms can be applied to our everyday lives. Pulling from their own experiences as a nonbinary theatre educator, professional actor, and director, Rezes even riffs on the TEDxTalk form with a new take on a classic half-and-half…
“Chamber Singers of Los Angeles is an ensemble of individuals that unite together under one common mission: to create musical experiences that bridge the empathy gap for themselves and their audiences. Each singer has their own story to tell, and through their singing, they have found a way to uplift their stories and create personal…