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A call for a moral revival

13,982 views | Rev. William Barber and Rev. Liz Theoharis • TEDWomen 2018

Poverty, ecological devastation and oppressive systems are among some of the biggest issues facing America today. Reverend William Barber and Reverend Liz Theoharis believe that it's time to address these issues with a uniting approach. They've traveled the country, following and guiding the Poor People's Campaign: a wave of nonviolent civil disobedience first started by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Their aim? To shift the narrative around poverty and empower all.

Poverty, ecological devastation and oppressive systems are among some of the biggest issues facing America today. Reverend William Barber and Reverend Liz Theoharis believe that it's time to address these issues with a uniting approach. They've traveled the country, following and guiding the Poor People's Campaign: a wave of nonviolent civil disobedience first started by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Their aim? To shift the narrative around poverty and empower all.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

About the speakers

William Barber

William Barber

Leader

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is president of Repairers of the Breach, national co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign and the leader of Moral Monday, an alliance of more than 200 progressive organizations.

Liz Theoharis

Liz Theoharis

Minister

Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis is Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice and national co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. In her work, she makes a theological case for ending poverty.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.