“Ethnic marginalization can be a challenging experience. This talk will explore ways to courageously mold an ethnic identity that transcends cultural expectations and stereotypes. Michelle Navarro is a full-time professor of history at Richland College. For the past ten years, Michelle continues to sponsor a student club called A.L.A.S., which stands for “Achieving Latino Academic…
“Day by day, you hear people speak about mental disorders without understanding what they are. This also causes bullying of people who have mental disorders or just behave differently from the average person. I want to help young people to understand what these disorders are and open their eyes to show them that they need…
“Peter Westacott speaks about the portrayals (or lack thereof) of Asians in the media. Speaking from a psychological perspective, Peter Westacott discusses the consequences of whitewashing and stereotypes and implores for more dynamic, empowering, versatile roles for Asians in media. Peter Westacott is a senior psychology and sociology major at Ithaca College. He is involved…
“Onome uses spoken words to remind the audience about the beauty of Africa and why they should be always proud to be called Africans. Onome is a Poet, Orator and spoken word artist. He attends the RCCG, Church of the Nazarene, where he first discovered his talent at the age of 19. He won GCGT…
This high school student shares important words of wisdom about the way we see things can quickly change when we are forced to look at them differently. The death of a brother from a heroin overdose was his catalyst. “Corey Eisert-Wlodarczyk is a Senior at McDowell High School in Erie Pa. He is a member…
“Meet Victoria Smith, a High School junior who discusses incorporating spoken word into the high school curriculum and generalizing communication and vulnerability amongst the people. She shares her ideas about bringing the poets out of teens without creating the next Shakespeare.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but…
“A look at how protests and revolutions have evolved and changed. Jaime is a junior at Mays High and a top athlete on the girls softball team. She is #2 in the state of Georgia for Grand slams by a girl. She believes in equality and speaks up on behalf of other students that she…
“United States Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) participated in a TedX interview with Dr. Bret Simmons of the University of Nevada, Reno. The Senator discussed the vicious cycle of exclusion that has historically gripped America as it’s struggled with the issue of immigration. In this deeply personal conversation, Senator Cortez Masto discusses her historic role…
“Kenyan investigative reporter John Allan Namu discusses the role of good journalism in redefining African identity. Through examples of content that had an impact on him, he submits that for Africa to push forward, good journalism must be paid for. John lives to tell “untold investigative stories “that give his audience novel ideas, enhance their…
“Moses lived on the streets for decades and became a well-known figure in San Francisco after deciding to set up an “office” on the sidewalk and showing up daily for 20 years. His life-changing decision to connect with busy people working in the financial district led to him helping thousands with his advice and a…