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Activism

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Activism.

Video playlists about Activism

A healthy, just future starts with you

The path to wellness -- and equality -- begins with you. Enjoy these illuminating talks at the intersection of justice and personal health to get motivated in creating a better society for everyone. (Curated in partnership with Lilly, A Medicine Company)

How fearless women lead

What happens when purpose and passion overshadow fear? Follow in the steps of these outstanding women who let their ferocity, fortitude and wisdom guide them in living -- and speaking -- their truth. (Curated in partnership with Dove.)

The most popular talks of 2019

Which TED Talks were watched most in 2019? These talks reflect a year defined by fighting for what's right, believing in the good despite all the bad, supporting others and yourself -- and hoping for the best in the decade to come.

Revolutionary women!

These women fighting for justice and equality deserve center stage.

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Talks about Activism

The radical, revolutionary resilience of Black joy

What to do when climate change feels unstoppable

A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

How to be a professional troublemaker

The real-life superheroes helping Syrian refugees

3 strategies for effectively talking about climate change

How we can curb climate change by spending two percent more on everything

Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug

Love, sorrow and the emotions that power climate action

Al Gore, Gloria Kasang Bulus, Nana Firman, Ximena Loría and Tim Guinee

Climate change is our reality. Here's how we're taking action

Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris

Community-powered solutions to the climate crisis

When the world is burning, is art a waste of time?

Renee Montgomery

How to turn moments into momentum

It takes a community to eradicate hate

To future generations of women, you are the roots of change

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

How to be fearless in the face of authoritarianism

How to be a good ancestor

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Exclusive articles about Activism

Practical, smart advice for changemakers, from a young climate activist

The key to being a successful activist is to understand the power you do and don't have. No matter your movement, here's how to take your strengths and use them to push for change, from climate activist Jamie Margolin.

Posted Sep 2020

What does hope look like to you? See how these artists have depicted it

A peek at an inspiring art campaign from creative activist Yana Buhrer Tavanier and the nonprofit Fine Acts.

Posted May 2020

How one baker is using cookies to share stories of inspiring Asian Americans

“Cookies” and “activism” -- those words don’t usually go together. But self-taught baker Jasmine Cho has managed to turn her cookies into canvases to tell deliciously compelling true stories about Asian-American changemakers.

Posted Oct 2019

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