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How to turn moments into momentum

1,395,594 views | Renee Montgomery • TEDWomen 2020

Inspired by the rising movement against racism in the US, WNBA champion Renee Montgomery made an unexpected decision: she opted out of her dream job. As she says in this stirring talk, she wanted to "make it felt," and that meant turning her attention from the court to the community. But you don't have to be a basketball star to make it felt; anyone can turn important moments into meaningful momentum. How will you?

Inspired by the rising movement against racism in the US, WNBA champion Renee Montgomery made an unexpected decision: she opted out of her dream job. As she says in this stirring talk, she wanted to "make it felt," and that meant turning her attention from the court to the community. But you don't have to be a basketball star to make it felt; anyone can turn important moments into meaningful momentum. How will you?

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Renee Montgomery

WNBA champion, activist

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In addition to her incredible WNBA basketball career, Renee Montgomery is a vocal advocate for equality and social justice reform.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Learn more about the work of the Renee Montgomery Foundation.