TED Talks for when you want to get up and act -- now.

Powerful art makes people talk. These TED Talks bring context and nuanced perspectives to subjects surrounding history, race, socioeconomics and more.

We can’t have an honest reckoning about race until we start to recognize all the ways in which privilege and prejudice creep into our lives, says author and digital strategist Luvvie Ajayi. There comes a time in every upwardly mobile Black person’s life when they encounter someone who tells them how “well-spoken” and “articulate” they are. It i...

For the last 30 years, Dexter Dias has fought for the right of the families of people of color who have been killed in state custody to know how and why their loved ones have died.

With scholarship and incisive commentary that exposes the marginalized narratives hidden within "mainstream" history, Brittney Cooper writes at the vanguard of cultural criticism.

Germany's 7-1 victory over host country Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals this week followed the injury of Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, whose collision with Colombian player Juan Camilo Zúñiga during the quarter-final game led to a hail of racist epithets aimed at Zúñiga. Ready to go beyond the headlines? 5 primary sour...

In April 2018, I flew to Vancouver, Canada, for my first TED Conference. As a TED Fellow, I had the opportunity to give both a talk and a cello performance. As I packed my artifacts and artwork, which included three of my custom Ku Klux Klan robes made from various fabrics, the one that most stood out to me then -- and still stands out to me now...

It's the age of Big Data. But what, exactly, do we do with all this information? These talks explore practical, ethical -- and spectacularly visual -- ways to understand near-infinite data.

"When police officers, acting in their duty as government officials and the enforcers of our laws, when they kill someone, that’s the death penalty." There has been a lot of heated rhetoric around the decisions of two separate American grand juries not to indict white police officers responsible for the deaths of unarmed black men. But in descr...

About this event: I. Build the bridge via Networking. II. Cross the bridge via a Journey together to end Toxic Relationships. III. Burn the bridge of hate & racism in our community. Destroy the Bridge!

There is no such thing as being "not racist," says author and historian Ibram X. Kendi. In this vital conversation, he defines the transformative concept of antiracism to help us more clearly recognize, take responsibility for and reject prejudices in our public policies, workplaces and personal beliefs. Learn how you can actively use this aware...

As a pioneer in critical race theory, Kimberlé Crenshaw helped open the discussion of the double bind faced by victims of simultaneous racial and gender prejudice.

What ideas captured people's attention and took off the quickest in 2020? Here are the talks that intrigued and propelled us to the end of this world-shifting year.

About this event: This TEDx event will give the audience the information about the international connections between people, and it handles diverse international issues like racism, protests and movements, etc. *Due to COVID-19, the event was suspended by November 4. Sorry for inconvenience.

Here's a list of specific steps you can take, as recommended by members of the TED community. Educate Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's New York Times bestseller How to Be an Antiracist is one of the most important books I've ever read. (Watch Dr. Kendi speak on "how to build an antiracist world" here.) He provides an empowering lens and language to unders...

About this event: In a world where we are inundated with what's down, from climate change and social injustice, to refugees and racism, the future can feel hopeless. In 2019, TEDxCollingwood connects us to the individuals who see these challenges as opportunities to level up - to grow, innovate and make the world a better place.

In response to the historic moment of mourning and anger over the ongoing violence inflicted on Black communities by police in the United States, four leaders in the movement for civil rights -- Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff, CEO of Center for Policing Equity; Rashad Robinson, president of Color Of Change; Dr. Bernice Albertine King, CEO of the King Ce...

Nyra Jordan is an impact investor and social justice activist dedicated to elevating the voices of community change-makers.

Nyra Jordan is an impact investor and social justice activist dedicated to elevating the voices of community change-makers.

About this event: Inaugural TEDxUWLaCrosse Salon Series’s First discussion “Let's Talk about Anti-Asian Racism -- For Once” a presentation and group discussion facilitated by Dr. Roi Kawai, Assistant Professor - Department of Educational Studies, and UW-L student Meng Vang, Student Affairs and Administration, On Tuesday, November 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Jo...

About this event: TEDx Nyarugenge Women will come at a critical timing when the world is grappling with covid19, climate change and other social upheavals such as the gender inequality, society injustices and systematic racism. TEDx is the right platform to organise and host speakers who shade light on some of the complex topics and issues and break them down for...

Through her art and writing, Kim Katrin Milan advocates for queer, trans and feminist issues. Now she’s using her own love story to help bridge communities.

About this event: How can we prepare for the Apocalypse? Can we cure cancer or diminish racism? How can we find happiness and appreciate our potentials? This event is brought to you by 6 empowering speakers that will present cutting-edge ideas exploring the potentials of their fields, ranging from economics and science to culture and life experiences. Register...

Paul Rucker’s eye-opening work forces people to look at the bias and bigotry that have been sewn into the fabric of America. The silhouette of a KKK robe is unmistakable, with its ominous, hooded outline. It's a stark reminder of one of the ugliest parts of America’s past -- a past that has been bubbling to the surface again in recent years. Th...

About this event: TEDxOmaha Salon: Racism & Implicit Bias Summary: A review of TED Talks on the subject matter of race and intersectionality ending with a discussion and a review of Omaha resources The American narrative is littered with complexity layered atop complexity. The protests, riots, and civil disobedience which have permeated through our timelines ...

About this event: The world is made up of interdependent relationships, some quite obvious and others less so. As daily participants in this system we often miss these interactions. TEDxSpokane: Connections and Intersections creates an environment of mindfulness and openness to find new meaning in seemingly unrelated ideas. This year’s event will explore the i...

About this event: Just another brick....in the wall? on the path? in the way? could bring down the wall? "Just another brick...." aims to provide the opportunity to explore a deeper understanding of the world - their world, the world around them and the world they are contributing to. Supported by external and alumni speakers, Preshil students will explore ra...

About this event: Unmasking Uncertainty seeks to provide answers and build community during the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves. What does uncertainty mean to you? How have you faced it in your experiences? As our communities grapple with the combined effects of the global pandemic, structural racism, a polarizing election, climate uncertainty, and...

Beyond policy reform, what can ordinary people do to combat systemic racism? Diversity advocate Vernā Myers thinks it starts with confronting our own acknowledged and subconscious prejudices. In your work, you encourage people to talk to young black men, to get out of one's comfort zone. Who are you speaking to in particular? Who is your audien...

Musician, ethnomusicologist, author, and social media maven -- Kyra Gaunt (see her TEDxChisinau talk here) won’t limit herself to one way of thinking. Using a variety of media, she works nonstop to help humanity see our own remarkable unity in diversity. Your work encompasses scholarship, musical performance, educational theory, race, gender,...