Understanding Race, Religion, and Identity for Diverse Democracy
Explore the intersection of race, religion, and identity in America, examining pluralism, justice, and resilience in challenging times while cultivating hope for a more equitable society.
The Dignity Index - Understanding and Reclaiming Human Worth
Explore the concept of dignity, its expression, and reclamation through empathy-building tools. Learn to recognize and avoid discord for improved interpersonal relationships.
Reimagining Equitable Systems for Thriving People and Places
Explore innovative strategies for community-led systemic solutions that challenge traditional healthcare views, shift power dynamics, and create equitable systems supporting thriving communities and individuals.
Creativity, Art, and Leadership in Prison and Beyond
Exploring the transformative power of art in prisons and beyond, featuring formerly incarcerated artists discussing their experiences and the impact of creative expression on personal and social change.
Sharing the Wealth of the Energy Transition
Explore strategies for equitable distribution of benefits from the energy transition, addressing economic opportunities and challenges in the shift to sustainable energy sources.
Silence Equals Death
Explore the critical intersection of cybersecurity and social justice with Violet Blue's thought-provoking keynote on the power of breaking silence in the digital age.
Charting a New Future for Early Childhood Leadership and Equity
Explore strategies for building a racially equitable and effective early childhood field through collaborative leadership, informed by extensive research and expert insights.
Postsecondary Opportunities - Pathways to Equity and Justice
Explore pathways to equity and justice in postsecondary education, examining opportunities for creating more inclusive and accessible higher learning environments.
Religion and Race in America: The Black Church's Prophetic Critique
Explore the black church's unique history and its prophetic critique of white Christianity, examining its impact on contemporary social and political issues in America.
The Guarantee - Inside the Fight for America's Next Economy
Explore a bold vision for economic security and well-being built from the bottom up, challenging traditional approaches and proposing guaranteed essentials for all Americans.
Fall in Social Values and Its Consequences
Explore the societal impact of declining social values through insights from a former Supreme Court Judge and Karnataka Lokayukta, examining consequences and potential solutions.
Manual Scavenging - A Challenge to Democracy
Explore the critical discourse on manual scavenging in India, its societal implications, and the fight for human dignity through this powerful Gandhi Memorial Lecture by activist Bezwada Wilson.
The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy
Explore innovative economic models and strategies for creating a more equitable society with author Nick Romeo in this thought-provoking discussion on building a just economy.
Race, Disability and Education - Law's Uphill Battle
Explores the historical impact of discriminatory policies on Black, minority, and disabled children in English education, examining persistent inequalities and potential solutions.
Antisemitism Then and Now - Historical Perspectives and Modern Challenges
Exploring antisemitism's historical roots and current resurgence, with insights on combating hatred through a new institution. Features discussions by Simon Schama, Carole Zawatsky, and Darren Walker.
Basic Theory and Methods of Participatory Action Research - Part 2
Explore the theoretical foundations of Participatory Action Research through Paulo Freire's work, feminist perspectives, healing methodologies, and decolonizing approaches to research methodology.
Algorithms in Unjust Systems
Explore the impact of algorithms in unjust systems with Alexandra Chouldechova's keynote talk at UAI 2023, addressing critical issues in AI and fairness.
Wartime Reconstruction and the Ends of War - Class 19
Explore the complex dynamics of post-Civil War America, examining reconstruction policies, societal transformations, and lasting impacts on racial equality and democratic institutions during wartime's aftermath.
Who Gets to Be Healthy? Understanding Social Determinants and Health Inequalities
Explore how social justice and societal conditions shape health inequalities, examining evidence-based strategies beyond healthcare to create fairer health outcomes across different social gradients.
How Art Transforms Brokenness Into Beauty | Lily Yeh | TED
Lily Yeh, a barefoot artist, travels the world with art supplies to create collaborative public art projects that bring color, community, and beauty to spaces often seen as broken. She shares inspiring examples of her work in this TED Talk.
Meet Our Planet's Hidden Defenders | Anjan Sundaram | TED
War reporter Anjan Sundaram highlights how small Indigenous communities, representing just 5% of the world's population, defend 80% of Earth's remaining biodiversity. He focuses on Mexico's ecological frontlines where these communities battle corporations and cartels to protect natural ecosystems.