“In 2010, Andrés formed World Central Kitchen, a non-profit that provides smart solutions to end hunger and poverty by using the power of food to empower communities and strengthen economies. His team served over 3.6 million meals to the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. Here’s how they did it. Named one of Time…
“Comic books, like all fantasy, is designed to serve as an escape from the world; or at least this version of it. But in our escape, what we learn is that the reality of fantasy is that fantasy is reality. In this talk, the audience will learn about the ways in which comic books can…
“Unlikely Heroes is a psychedelic Hip-Hop/Punk band from Oakland, CA. This band has been making waves in and outside of their local scene with exciting/introspective jams that leave concertgoers physically drained and mentally well-fed. They are releasing their self-titled debut EP 4/7/18 that has been long awaited for by fans and playlist curators throughout the…
“Mr. Lamont Sellers discusses ways to make changes supporting diversity on University campuses. Mr. Lamont Sellers serves as the current Associate Vice President for Diversity and Senior Diversity Officer for the University of South Dakota. Sellers was most recently the inaugural director of the Center for Diversity & Community at USD. He holds a BA…
“Makenna Davis explores the ingredients in our favorite food to discover potential harmful chemicals. Makenna Davis is the 2018 Chula Vista Elementary School District Speech contest winner for middle school. She enjoys public speaking and has a passion for theater arts.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but…
“Gerardo Lopez grew up in gang territory in Los Angeles, California and was just 14 years old when he joined MS-13, the notorious Salvadorian gang. Why did he join and why did he leave? In this courageous talk, Gerardo reveals how we can help others get out and stay out of gangs. Gerardo “Clever” Lopez…
“President of Black Lives Matter, New York, activist Hawk Newsome shares compelling motivations from inside the #BLM movement, and also the surprise impact of “food deserts” and junk-food marketing. HAWK NEWSOME is an activist at the forefront of the New Civil Rights Movement and former County Committee Member of New York’s District 79. He has…
From Newport, Rhode Island: “When people think of early African American history and the slave trade, they don’t think of New England or Newport,” says historian, Keith Stokes. “Before the American Revolution, Newport was the largest slave-trading port in British North America and about a third of the entire population of Newport were enslaved and…
“Activism has interested Lucinda for as long as she can remember, but it never seemed like the right time for her to take action. When she found herself, as a high school student in America, wrapped up in the vicious debate over gun control, she knew that it had become necessary to get involved. Everyone…
“In her talk, Claire recounts her story of immigration, I.C.E. officers, and a fear around the current dialogue about immigration. She hopes to shift how people perceive immigration and sympathize with immigrants. Claire Dworsky is a senior at St. Ignatius College Preparatory, and as an actively involved student, she has founded the Cyber Security Club…