Race

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

Video playlists about Race

The pursuit of justice

10 talks • 2h 36m
Behold, courage. These speakers have the fortitude to stand up to some of the world's greatest injustices.

Talks to help you understand racism in America

9 talks • 1h 57m
For black Americans, the far-reaching effects of racism are felt daily. From passionate pleas for reform to poetic turns of phrase, these speakers take an honest look at everyday realities and illuminate the way forward.

Top TED Talks of 2016

17 talks • 3h 47m
Wonder which talks to get started on in 2016? A collection of hand-picked gems for your viewing pleasure.

Talks to help you understand social justice

9 talks • 2h 11m
Want to join the fight for equality? A starter pack of TED Talks for those looking to understand the basics of social justice.
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Talks about Race

17:03

Casey Gerald

Embrace your raw, strange magic

Posted Jan 2019
12:45

Monique W. Morris

Why black girls are targeted for punishment at school — and how to change that

Posted Jan 2019
12:19

Ariana Curtis

Museums should honor the everyday, not just the extraordinary

Posted Dec 2018
11:16

Gabby Rivera

The story of Marvel's first queer Latina superhero

Posted Nov 2018
15:21

Özlem Cekic

Why I have coffee with people who send me hate mail

Posted Nov 2018
11:04

Janet Stovall

How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Posted Aug 2018
7:41

Jessica Pryce

To transform child welfare, take race out of the equation

Posted Aug 2018
8:10

Tamekia MizLadi Smith

How to train employees to have difficult conversations

Posted Jul 2018
7:01

Paul Rucker

The symbols of systemic racism — and how to take away their power

Posted Jun 2018
12:22

Priya Vulchi and Winona Guo

What it takes to be racially literate

Posted May 2018
11:22

Zachary R. Wood

Why it's worth listening to people you disagree with

Posted Apr 2018
20:18

Christian Picciolini

My descent into America's neo-Nazi movement — and how I got out

Posted Apr 2018
17:55

Isabel Wilkerson

The Great Migration and the power of a single decision

Posted Mar 2018
17:34

Howard C. Stevenson

How to resolve racially stressful situations

Posted Feb 2018
7:49

Mwende "FreeQuency" Katwiwa

Black life at the intersection of birth and death

Posted Feb 2018
10:34

Deb Willis and Hank Willis Thomas

A mother and son united by love and art

Posted Dec 2017
See all 62 talks on Race

Exclusive articles about Race

Why we need to call out casual racism

We can’t have an honest reckoning about race until we start to recognize all the ways in which privilege and prejudice creep into our lives, says author and digital strategist L...
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