United States

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

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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.

A look into American politics

8 talks • 1h 49m
Take a peek into the fascinating world of American politics -- with a few talks from some political leaders themselves.

Talks about United States

10:21

P.J. Parmar

How doctors can help low-income patients (and still make a profit)

Posted Feb 2019
20:28

Ruby Sales

How we can start to heal the pain of racial division

Posted Feb 2019
15:09

Marian Wright Edelman

Reflections from a lifetime fighting to end child poverty

Posted Jan 2019
11:29

Tiana Epps-Johnson

What's needed to bring the US voting system into the 21st century

Posted Jan 2019
12:19

Ariana Curtis

Museums should honor the everyday, not just the extraordinary

Posted Dec 2018
12:38

Stacey Abrams

3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do

Posted Dec 2018
18:43

Graham Allison

Is war between China and the US inevitable?

Posted Oct 2018
12:56

Rebecca Onie

What Americans agree on when it comes to health

Posted Oct 2018
13:01

Chip Colwell

Why museums are returning cultural treasures

Posted Sep 2018
4:32

Dread Scott

How art can shape America's conversation about freedom

Posted Aug 2018
11:04

Janet Stovall

How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Posted Aug 2018
14:43

Lindsay Malloy

Why teens confess to crimes they didn't commit

Posted Jul 2018
13:10

Oskar Eustis

Why theater is essential to democracy

Posted Jun 2018
11:27

Erricka Bridgeford

How Baltimore called a ceasefire

Posted May 2018
12:22

Priya Vulchi and Winona Guo

What it takes to be racially literate

Posted May 2018
6:13

Laura L. Dunn

It's time for the law to protect victims of gender violence

Posted May 2018
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Exclusive articles about United States

Why is voting in the US so difficult?

It is no exaggeration to say that the American election system is complicated. Just look at the recounts, and think about your own voting experiences. Here’s what’s needed to br...
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