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Tony Porter: A call to men

At TEDWomen, Tony Porter makes a call to men everywhere: Don't "act like a man." Telling powerful stories from his own life, he shows how this mentality, drummed into so many men and boys, can lead men to disrespect, mistreat and abuse women and each other. His solution: Break free of the "man box."
https://www.ted.com/talks/tony_porter_a_call_to_men

Stew: "Black Men Ski"

What happens when a black man visits Aspen? Singer/songwriter Stew and his band are about to let you know.
https://www.ted.com/talks/stew_black_men_ski

Playlist: The best mustaches on TED.com (11 talks)

These speakers sport impressive moustaches. Watch in honor of Movember, the month in which men let their ‘staches grow wild to raise money for men’s health causes.
Curated by TED · 11 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/the_best_mustaches_on_ted_com

Joseph Ravenell: How barbershops can keep men healthy

The barbershop can be a safe haven for black men, a place for honest conversation and trust -- and, as physician Joseph Ravenell suggests, a good place to bring up tough topics about health. He's turning the barbershop into a place to talk about medical problems that statistically affect black men more often and more seriously, like high blood p...
https://www.ted.com/talks/joseph_ravenell_how_barbershops_can_keep_men_healthy

Playlist: How masculinity is evolving (6 talks)

Society's understanding of masculinity is changing, redefining culture and challenging long-held beliefs. These compelling talks put "manliness" under the microscope.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/how_masculinity_is_evolving

Colin Stokes | TED Speaker

The director of communications for the non-profit Citizen Schools, Colin Stokes thinks deeply about the media he shares with his two young children.
Proud dad
https://www.ted.com/speakers/colin_stokes

Jimmie Briggs: 3 things men can do to promote gender equity

"It is time for a gender reckoning, beginning with men authentically confronting our internal selves and each other," says essayist and intersectional justice advocate Jimmie Briggs. In this call to action for gender equity, he unpacks how traditional notions of masculinity harm society and offers three ways men can help promote personal safety,...
https://www.ted.com/talks/jimmie_briggs_3_things_men_can_do_to_promote_gender_equity

Mena Trott: Meet the founder of the blog revolution

The founding mother of the blog revolution, Movable Type's Mena Trott, talks about the early days of blogging, when she realized that giving regular people the power to share our lives online is the key to building a friendlier, more connected world.
https://www.ted.com/talks/mena_trott_meet_the_founder_of_the_blog_revolution

Adam Garone: Healthier men, one moustache at a time

Adam Garone has an impressive moustache, and it's for a good cause. A co-founder of Movember, Garone's initiative to raise awareness for men's health -- by having men grow out their moustaches every November -- began as a dare in a bar in 2003. Now, it's a worldwide movement that raised $126 million for prostate cancer research last year. 
https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_garone_healthier_men_one_moustache_at_a_time

Sam Martin | TED Speaker

Sam Martin is the director of digital strategy at Texas Monthly magazine, and the author of "Manspace: A Primal Guide to Marking Your Territory."
Writer
https://www.ted.com/speakers/sam_martin

Susan Colantuono | TED Speaker

Susan Colantuono is the CEO and founder of Be Business Savvy.
Leadership expert
https://www.ted.com/speakers/susan_colantuono

Jackson Katz | TED Speaker

Jackson Katz asks a very important question that gets at the root of why sexual abuse, rape and domestic abuse remain a problem: What's going on with men?
Anti-sexism educator
https://www.ted.com/speakers/jackson_katz

Marcelo Mena: Meet methane, the invisible climate villain

A landfill on fire doesn't only emit a horrid stench — it has devastating consequences for the environment, too. The culprit is methane, an often underestimated greenhouse gas produced in large part by food systems, organic waste and yes, cow burps. Biochemical engineer Marcelo Mena explains the source of this sneaky pollutant, why its emissions...
https://www.ted.com/talks/marcelo_mena_meet_methane_the_invisible_climate_villain

Min Kym: "Meditation from Thais"

Violinist Min Kym performs a haunting yet beautiful rendition of "Meditation from Thais" by French composer Jules Massenet.
https://www.ted.com/talks/min_kym_meditation_from_thais

Min Zhu: Interconnectivity: the new structure of the world economy

The 2008 global financial crisis left the world reeling -- markets went under, millions of jobs were lost and economic security was deeply compromised -- all within the space of a few months. IMF economist Min Zhu lays out how global economies are intricately connected and how a bankruptcy in one country can cause lasting damage worldwide. Under...
https://www.ted.com/talks/min_zhu_interconnectivity_the_new_structure_of_the_world_economy

Marcelo Mena: The economic benefits of climate action

Marcelo Mena, the former environment minister of Chile, is on a mission to create a zero-emission economy in his country by 2050. In a conversation about climate action, he discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing Chile's ambitious plan to tackle climate change -- and explains why the green recovery needs to be powered by both political l...
https://www.ted.com/talks/marcelo_mena_the_economic_benefits_of_climate_action

Mena Fombo: No. You cannot touch my hair!

Uninvited hair touching, an issue that primarily affects Black women and girls, is an invasion of personal space. To raise awareness of "hair attacks," activist Mena Fombo started the "No, You Cannot Touch My Hair" campaign, showing how unwanted hair touching is an issue that has been and still is rooted in racism. She shares three steps to end ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mena_fombo_no_you_cannot_touch_my_hair_jun_2023

Justin Baldoni: Why I'm done trying to be "man enough"

Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity -- to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In a warm, personal talk, he shares his effort to reconcile who he is with who the world tells him a man should be. And he has a challenge for men: "See if you can use the same qualities that you feel make...
https://www.ted.com/talks/justin_baldoni_why_i_m_done_trying_to_be_man_enough

Mena Trott | TED Speaker

Mena Trott and her husband Ben founded Six Apart in a spare bedroom after the blogging software they developed grew beyond a hobby. With products Movable Type, TypePad, LiveJournal and Vox, the company has helped lead the "social media" revolution.
Blogger; cofounder, Six Apart
https://www.ted.com/speakers/mena_trott

Richard Reeves: How to solve the education crisis for boys and men

While studying inequality and social mobility, Richard Reeves made a surprising discovery: in some countries, like the US and UK, boys are drastically lagging behind girls across many academic measures. He explains why these struggles in school are indicative of the larger crises facing boys and men -- and outlines how society could thoughtfully...
https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_reeves_how_to_solve_the_education_crisis_for_boys_and_men

Michael Kimmel: Why gender equality is good for everyone — men included

Yes, we all know it's the right thing to do. But Michael Kimmel makes the surprising, funny, practical case for treating men and women equally in the workplace and at home. It's not a zero-sum game, but a win-win that will result in more opportunity and more happiness for everybody.
https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_kimmel_why_gender_equality_is_good_for_everyone_men_included

Alberto Cairo: There are no scraps of men

Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. In this powerful talk, Cairo tells the moving story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war.
https://www.ted.com/talks/alberto_cairo_there_are_no_scraps_of_men

Playlist: Geoffrey Canada: 7 talks on social change (7 talks)

Educator and activist Geoffrey Canada chose a powerful list of favorites — talks that address the cycles of poverty and gender violence, and offer bold suggestions for change.
Curated by Geoffrey Canada · 7 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/geoffrey_canada_7_talks_on_so

Elizabeth Nyamayaro: An invitation to men who want a better world for women

Around the world, women still struggle for equality in basic matters like access to education, equal pay and the right to vote. But how to enlist everyone, men and women, as allies for change? Meet Elizabeth Nyamayaro, head of UN Women's HeForShe initiative, which has created more than 2.4 billion social media conversations about a more equal wo...
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_nyamayaro_an_invitation_to_men_who_want_a_better_world_for_women

Mary Ann Sieghart: Why are women still taken less seriously than men?

Women are routinely underestimated, overlooked, interrupted, talked over or mistaken for someone more junior at the workplace. Author Mary Ann Sieghart calls this the "authority gap" — all the ways women are (still) taken less seriously than men, despite proven competence and expertise. She explains how we can close this pernicious gap and why e...
https://www.ted.com/talks/mary_ann_sieghart_why_are_women_still_taken_less_seriously_than_men

Hei Man Chan: Is it possible to lose weight fast?

In the wealthiest circles of Victorian England, dieters would swallow an unhatched tapeworm and let it grow inside them by consuming undigested meals. And while modern fad diets aren't usually this extreme, they do promise similar results; specifically, losing weight fast. So, are there any fast diets that do work? And are any of them actually h...
https://www.ted.com/talks/hei_man_chan_is_it_possible_to_lose_weight_fast

Hei Man Chan: What actually causes high cholesterol?

In 1968, the American Heart Association made an announcement that would influence people’s diets for decades: they recommended that people avoid eating more than three eggs a week. Their reasoning was that the cholesterol packed into egg yolks could increase cardiovascular disease risk. So, what exactly is cholesterol? And is it actually bad for...
https://www.ted.com/talks/hei_man_chan_what_actually_causes_high_cholesterol

Keenan Norris: One of the most "dangerous" men in American history

In 1830, David Walker sewed a pamphlet into the lining of a coat. The volume was thin enough to be hidden, but its content was far from insubstantial. At the time, many members of the US government considered this pamphlet to be one of the most dangerous documents in American history. But what was this incendiary document? And who exactly was th...
https://www.ted.com/talks/keenan_norris_one_of_the_most_dangerous_men_in_american_history

Playlist: Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi (8 talks)

In this TED original series, endlessly curious data journalist Mona Chalabi investigates the research behind tricky questions - with the help of creative data visualizations. Do I have enough friends? How accurate is weather reporting? Should it take me this long to get over my ex? And there's a podcast too! To dive deeper into these topics and ...
Curated by TED · 8 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/am_i_normal_with_mona_chalabi

Playlist: Talks on modern feminism (10 talks)

These essential talks delve into the intricacies of feminism, examining everyday realities in the pursuit of equality.
Curated by TED · 10 talks
https://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_on_feminism
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