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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We should all be feminists

We teach girls that they can have ambition, but not too much ... to be successful, but not too successful, or they'll threaten men, says author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In this classic talk that started a worldwide conversation about feminism, Adichie asks that we begin to dream about and plan for a different, fairer world -- of happier men and...
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_we_should_all_be_feminists

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story

Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TED Speaker

Inspired by Nigerian history and tragedies all but forgotten by recent generations of westerners, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novels and stories are jewels in the crown of diasporan literature.
Novelist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie

Playlist: How to tell a story (6 talks)

Why do we love our favorite stories? Do they need a beginning, middle and end, and a character who changes by the conclusion? Masters of storytelling explore new answers to age-old questions of the craft.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_tell_a_story

Playlist: Life lessons from writers (5 talks)

5 writers share deft musings and observations pulled from the pages of their own work, fellow wordsmiths and the world around them.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/life_lessons_from_writers

Playlist: Talks for when you wish you had time to read (7 talks)

When you’re just too busy to curl up with a good book, these talks bring the beauty of literature in audio form.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_for_when_you_wish_you_ha

Playlist: Why do we tell stories? (8 talks)

How do you foster connection, empathy and understanding between people? Tell a good story, of course.
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/why_do_we_tell_stories

Playlist: Reggie Watts: 9 mind-boggling talks (9 talks)

Droids, mushrooms, pranks, fractals -- Reggie Watts shares some simple tools for brain expansion.
Curated by Reggie Watts · 9 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/reggie_watts_9_mind_boggling

Playlist: Great stories for your commute (9 talks)

These unforgettable stories will carry you through the slog of your everyday commute.
Curated by TED · 9 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/great_stories_for_your_commute

Playlist: Elif Shafak: 7 truly captivating talks (7 talks)

Novelist Elif Shafak says, "Even long after I listened to these talks, I noticed I was carrying the words with me wherever I traveled. I can listen to these speakers again and again, hearing something new each time."
Curated by Elif Shafak · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/elif_shafak_7_truly_captivati

Playlist: 11 must-see TED Talks (11 talks)

What is TED? This primer of 11 classic TED Talks show you the wide range of topics covered -- and introduce you to beloved speakers like Amy Cuddy, Brené Brown, Sir Ken Robinson and Chimamanda Adichie. Find your next favorite talk ...
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/11_must_see_ted_talks

Playlist: TED Starter Pack (15 talks)

Need an introduction to TED? Enjoy a mixture of some of our most well-known, hard-hitting and and perspective-shifting talks.
Curated by TED · 15 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/ted_starter_pack

Playlist: The power of fiction (10 talks)

These talks analyze the ways a story can enhance, alter and transform how we see the world around us.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_power_of_fiction_1

Playlist: 10 talks by women that everyone should watch (10 talks)

Color bravery. A headset for brainwaves. His/hers healthcare. 10 big, bold talks from female speakers.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/10_talks_by_women_that_everyon

Playlist: Talks for the thoughtful traveler (11 talks)

Traveling to new destinations is always an experience. Let these talks encourage you to think differently about the places you visit and the people you see.
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_for_the_thoughtful_trave

Playlist: Talks to inspire smart conversation (12 talks)

From string theory to geopolitics, neuroscience to tissue engineering, watch these talks that make complex topics more understandable.
Curated by TED · 12 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_inspire_smart_convers

Playlist: 12 talks from authors (12 talks)

These well-known writers weave beautiful words on the page ... and on the stage.
Curated by TED · 12 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/10_talks_from_authors

Playlist: TED MacArthur Grant winners (16 talks)

A collection of talks from creative individuals striving to bring light to some of the world's most pressing issues.
Curated by TED · 16 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/ted_macarthur_grant_winners

Playlist: The most transformative TED Talks (25 talks)

These are some of the TED Talks that had you looking at the world differently by the time the credits rolled (in no specific order).
Curated by TED · 25 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_most_transformative_ted_talks

Playlist: The most translated TED Talks (25 talks)

A thoughtful selection of engaging TED Talks, translated into 40+ languages thanks to our wonderful TED Translators community!
Curated by TED · 25 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_most_translated_ted_talks

Playlist: An Introduction to TED Talks (18 talks)

Welcome to the global archive of TED Talks! To dive in, start with these popular talks.
Curated by TED · 18 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/an_introduction_to_ted_talks

Playlist: The most popular TED Talks of all time (25 talks)

Are schools killing creativity? What makes a great leader? How can I find happiness? These 25 talks are the ones that you and your fellow TED fans just can't stop sharing. (Updated January 2023)
Curated by TED · 25 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_most_popular_ted_talks_of_all_time

Playlist: The most popular TED Talks in Hindi (25 talks)

Our most viewed TED Talks translated into Hindi by volunteer TED Translators. (Turn on subtitles to access translations.)
Curated by TED · 25 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_most_popular_ted_talks_in_hindi

Beware of "Feminism Lite"

Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie calls out Feminism Lite -- "a hollow, appeasing and bankrupt idea." A few years ago, Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie received a letter from a childhood friend and new mother, asking her how she could raise her baby girl to be a feminist. Adichie’s new book, Dear Iljeawele, is her response, and it contain...
Posted March 7, 2017
https://ideas.ted.com/beware-of-feminism-lite

Playlist: Talks to help you understand racism in America (25 talks)

From passionate pleas for reform to poetic turns of phrase, these talks take an honest look at everyday realities of Black Americans and illuminate the way forward.
Curated by TED · 25 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_help_you_understand_r

TEDxGrotonPublicLibrary - an independently organized event

About this event: Keeping an open mind allows each individual to embrace different possibilities, opportunities, people, views, suggestions and interests. Trying to understand someone’s point of view could change and free the mind in a way one might never expect. We will be viewing the following TED talks: My year reading a book from every country in the world: W...
Event details: Groton, Connecticut, United States · March 23, 2017
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/22261

The TIME 100 for 2015 is filled with TED connections

As we perused the Time 100 today, the magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year, we couldn't help but notice many familiar faces. Among those included for 2015: investment expert Mellody Hobson, public interest lawyer Bryan Stevenson, novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, political scientist Samantha Power, economist Tho...
Posted April 16, 2015
https://blog.ted.com/2015/04/16/the-time-100-for-2015-is-filled-with-ted-connections

TEDxSequimLibrary - an independently organized event

About this event: The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will present TEDxSequimLibrary, and independently organized TED Talks event, at 6pm on Tuesday, June 21 at the Sequim Branch Library. This free event will take place in the library meeting room and feature four thought-provoking talks that will explore the sea, air, and earth. Stop in for one video or more...
Event details: Sequim, Washington, United States · June 21, 2016
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/18640

TED News in Brief: Jeopardy turns 30, Thandie Newton launches beauty blog that rejects 'otherness'

Over the past week, we’ve noticed a lot of fascinating TED-related news items. Here, some highlights: The TV show Jeopardy turns 30 this week. And we think that’s all the excuse you need to watch Ken Jenning’s amazing TED Talk, “Watson, Jeopardy and the obsolete know-it-all.” Thandie Newton (watch her TED Talk) has launched a new beauty bl...
Posted September 17, 2013
https://blog.ted.com/2013/09/17/ted-news-in-brief-jeopardy-turns-30-thandie-newton-launches-beauty-blog-that-rejects-otherness

What is a TEDx Talk?

Before you start the search for speakers for your event, it’s important to know exactly what a TEDx Talk is. It also helps to understand the different types of talks worth spreading. That way, you know what you’re looking for. A TEDx Talk is a showcase for speakers presenting great, well-formed ideas in under 18 minutes. Why under 18 minutes? ...
https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/tedx-organizer-guide/speakers-program/what-is-a-tedx-talk
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