“Sexual assault and violence against women has been a long-standing issue in Australia, and its prevalence in our societies is frightening and disheartening. Reesa Navani, a 16-year-old student, passionately discusses our place in fostering a rape culture, and the influence of feminism on this idea. Ultimately, she hopes to inspire us to question why sexual…
“The rise in immigration around the world has become a worldwide topic of discussion as the number of international migrants has reached millions worldwide. Kourosh speaks regarding the relationship between immigration and culture and the hardships of his Father while moving from Iran to Canada in search of a better life. Kourosh is a seasoned…
“Simone was the first African-American female to be selected for the role of the First Captain of the United States Military Academy. In her honest and personal talk, she addresses the downsides of being the first one to earn such an achievement. Simone Askew is a recent graduate from the United States Military Academy where…
“Luke Ritter’s talk draws comparisons between anti-Islamicism today and anti-Catholicism in the past and suggests that the history of American-immigrant relations warrants a few predictions about the future of Islam in the U.S. Dr. Luke Ritter completed his Ph.D. in American History at Saint Louis University in 2014 and accepted a full-time teaching position at…
“Roquita Coleman-Williams explains why corporations should empower managers to be community activist and civic leaders. She uses her own personal story of resilience and leadership as an African American woman in the male-dominated transportation industry to show how civic leadership can lead to the diversity and inclusion modern companies are working towards. Managers who are…
“In this talk, recorded at TEDxEustis in January 2019, freedom seeker Lea Tran shares the harrowing journey her family took to reach the United States and the further hurdles she faced to find her voice. Lea is a graduate of Villanova University and began her career as an organic chemist at Wyeth and Merck &…
“Christopher Beem (Ph.D., University of Chicago) is managing director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy. He is the author or co-editor of five books, including The Necessity of Politics (University of Chicago Press). His latest book, Democratic Humility: Reinhold Niebuhr, Neuroscience and America’s Political Crisis (Lexington Books, 2015) argues that democracy requires a specific kind…
“When Iraqi immigrant & combat veteran Maytham Alshadood arrived in Denver, Colorado, his top priority was to get a college degree. But state law made that nearly impossible. In this inspiring talk, Maytham explains what happens when refugees & immigrants advocate for themselves.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference…
“A step by step guide on how to revolutionize your world, your dreams and why being a revolutionary might be the best for you.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
“Early detection of developmental delays in children is critical for improving individual and societal outcomes. So what is preventing early detection, and how might barriers be reduced? Dr. Jin Lee is an Oxford-trained child neuro-psychologist who has founded three startups, most recently BabyNoggin, an app that helps expecting parents track their baby’s development through various…