In cities across America, people are constantly turned away from homeless shelters because of their sexual orientation and gender identification. Hear Ruby Jade Corado’s story of survival and triumph in opening a home for people facing inequality and homelessness in the nation’s capital.

Prof.Dr. Öget Öktem Tanör - who has the story of how being passionate changes a person in his life about her new era's beginnings. The mother of neuropsychology in Turkey

When was the last time you struggled to move past adversity or a challenge in your life? In this personal and inspirational talk, Heather R. Younger, J.D. presents a very useful technique that transforms adversity into an opportunity minus the huge therapist bill. Heather R. Younger, J.D. is the founder and CEO of Customer Fanatix, an organizati...

Changing the narrative on youth advocacy.

Have you fallen in love with something? Have you pursued your dreams passionately? Have you enjoyed the beauty of struggle to achieve mastery? Watch this young girl sharing her journey of making a mark in a domain which is dominated by men!

Comedian Jade Niles-Craig explains her experience navigating the dating scene and how to win an argument while making the other person laugh.

My talk is a reminder that dreams can come true at any age! As the founder of a unique non profit, Hope Loves Company, I have learned this truth first hand. My life's mission began as the result of becoming a widow at the age of 35. My grief and depression took a turn after 911 when I stopped feeling sorry for myself and began county my blessing...

Influence of perspective through a narrative lens. No two individuals think, speak, or hear the same, however, as social beings, humans tend to find commonalities and group themselves within said commonalities. Several scholarly articles suggest that diversity drives not only innovation, but also drives life as we know it to new peaks. The prima...

Jude Abaga also known as M.I, is a Nigerian Hip Hop Artist, lyricist, producer, songwriter, instrumentalist and record label executive. He’s won numerous awards including the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009, and was nominated at the BET 2010 Awards in the Best International Act Category, most recently he won the Best Rap Album and Lyricist on a rol...

An amazing exploration into why it's so important to keep space probes and space shuttles bacteria-free! Moogega Stricker talks about how she collects bacteria and specifically spores to better understand what could end up contaminating other planets. She is an inspiration on many levels. (Source: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory | Selected by Spe...

At TEDxUAJ 2021, Gita Swara Jaya Choir presents the song "We Are The World" arranged by Roger Emerson. This song serves the pure meaning to unite all people in the world that there is a time to hold hands and help each other -- because everyone's life is important.

Conflicts over the development ad use of Great Lakes shorelands are growing because coastal shorelands are so special. People want to build on, live close to and recreate within the most beautiful, dynamic, and dangerous of places--on the shore as close to the water as possible. Those conflicts are emblematic of the larger challenges we face in ...

Artist Jodi Swanson documents emotions that are often not talked about. She shares them with her photography in a poetic duet with improvisational music by internationally recognized cellist Ian Maksin.

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Anika Goss, Executive Director of Detroit Future City and Jodee Raines, Executive VP of Programs for the Erb Family Foundation have a con...

Jaeger & Reid use the power of music and song to help us to empathize with people. The rich interplay of their guitars and luscious vocal harmonies create a safe environment in which to explore the lives of others. They engage audiences in concerts, listening rooms, and house concerts across the continent.

JT Bowen and Arlan Feiles play selections from their upcoming album “Dig Deep.” Gary Mottola, from Madison Marquette, interviews JT Bowen about his musical history, inspiration and Asbury Park between this two-song set. Learn more at http://tedxasburypark.com/ JT Bowen: Vocalist JT Bowen is legendary-in the way most aspiring young singers and ...

A Cup of Hope: Social Enterprise Where Everyone's a Winner. How starting a coffee business giving a new lease of life to disadvantaged children through transformational cleft palate surgery, can also help break down the boundaries of charity.

Two practitioners share stories from their pilot peer-support program in a small high school in rural New Hampshire.

We are in the midst of a mental health crisis and in need of a public health response. But there may be something that each of us can do to improve our collective mental health. And that is to create deeper connections and to cultivate more moments of MEANING in our lives that help us bridge the difficult times and celebrate the joy.

JODI MOSLEY & SHARON JOHN are advocates for the Ottawa Coalition to End Human Trafficking. Jodi provides training to service providers on human trafficking indicators and appropriate responses. She is Chair of the Board of A New Day and sits on the Algonquin College Advisory Committee for the Child and Youth Care Program. Sharon is not just ...

Jed van de Poll is CEO of Metro Dublin. He has lived in Ireland for almost 40 years. An engineer by training he is an entrepreneur and is passionate about transforming Dublin's transport infrastructure.

Learn about the foundations of shared community wealth building through grassroots efforts that are working to solve food deserts among Buffalo's urban core. Take a journey with Buffalo's own Alexander Wright, as he shares how he helps his community build it's economic independence, while bridging the gap between farm to table.

Giving is good for the world and for each of us, and the only requirement is a willingness to love one another. It doesn't have to be about money or newsworthy activism. In this powerful talk, Kelly Hackett demonstrates that no matter who we are or what we have, everyone can be a philanthropist.

Learning is limitless. "AJ" Alexis Guieb-Alimbuyuguen is a senior at Enloe Magnet high school that holds a fondness for learning. She seeks to challenge the barriers America's public education system places on students by labeling them as gifted kid or standard kid. By infusing psychology, personal experience, and science AJ seeks to break out o...

The Honorable Christopher Cerski gives his recipe for making decisions which help you on a path to success, based on the lessons he has learnt throughout his career.

When the global consumer economy is valued at $35 trillion, women’s spending accounts for $28 trillion. This Purse Power is bigger than the emerging economies of China and India put together, twice over. By purchasing from brands with female leaders, you can use your own Purse Power to enhance gender equality. $28 trillion is a lot of bargaining...

Born in Bautzen, Judy has been studying saxophone at the Felix Mendelsohn Bartholdy Academy of Music and Theatre in Leipzig since 2017. Besides her studies she plays in various projects and travels all over Germany. She is currently on tour in England/Scotland/Ireland. In 2006 Crizz Noack and Chuck Berry had the pleasure to meet each other in t...

Shaveen, Zhane, and Jaeda explain the history of oppression against African Americans and how hiphop acts as a positive force in making positive change by empowering their communities.