DNA, identity, and the legacy of cross-cultural adoption | Karen Turanga | TEDxUniversity of Waikato
Karen Turanga offers a powerful, reflexive exploration of what happens when Indigenous Māori identity is severed through colonisation, assimilation policies, and cross-cultural adoption. Framed through her whānau’s (family’s) journey to answer their mother’s dying question - Who am I, and where am I
Why denominators matter in policing bias | Lisa Tompson | TEDxUniversity of Waikato
What if some of our fiercest public debates are being shaped not by lies, but by simple mathematical misunderstandings? In this talk, Dr Lisa Tompson reveals how using the wrong denominator - a basic statistical comparison - can dramatically distort our picture of racial disparities in policing. Whe
Investing Beyond the Ceiling | Noor Sweid | TEDxLausanneWomen
Too often, we dream within the boundaries of what feels safe or expected. Noor Sweid invites us to challenge that, to look up and imagine a future we don’t just participate in, but back, fund, and build. This is a call to dream bigger, invest bolder, and channel our capital toward the world we want
The Apology of Anger | Miss Me | TEDxLausanneWomen
Why do women apologize for being angry and what happens when they stop? MissMe explores the energy of female rage, transforming it from shame into art, protest, and power. She shows how creativity can become the most radical form of rebellion. MissMe is a multidisciplinary artist celebrated worldwid
AI, longevity, and what it means to be human | Meagan Fallone | TEDxLausanneWomen
As technology and science promise to extend our lifespans, we face a deeper question: what does it mean to be human in an age where innovation can outpace compassion? Meagan Fallone explores how longevity and AI can redefine equality, inclusion, and purpose — if guided by humanity rather than profit
Empowering 12,000 Girls to Reach for the Moon | Dr. Srimathy Kesan | TEDxKG Institutions
From the pioneering AzaadiSAT, built by 750 Indian schoolgirls in 2023, to the ambitious Mission ShakthiSAT, Space Kidz India is igniting a global sisterhood. The new initiative will train 12,000 girls aged 14‑18 from 108 nations in a 120‑hour online curriculum, followed by hands‑on satellite worksh
Gross National Happiness and Democracy | Kuenga Tashi | TEDxKG Institutions
Imagine a nation where the health of its forests, the happiness of its people, and the voice of every citizen shape the very laws of the land. In this talk, we explore Bhutan’s daring blend of constitutional monarchy and vibrant democracy, guided by the Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy. Dis
Activismo con empatía: Cómo cambiamos la conversación ambiental | Jossy Zamora | TEDxCiudadJuarez
Como profesional ambientalista, Jossy Zamora nos invita a replantear la forma en que comunicamos la defensa del medio ambiente. Demostrando que la pasión y el amor son las herramientas más poderosas para generar conciencia y conexión social. Fundadora del proyecto de conservación y voluntariado Ecoc
How to stop lying to yourself | Kirsty Verity | TEDxGreenhouse Road
How do you stop lying to yourself? Leadership and Business Coach Kirsty Verity thought she had it figured out - work hard, push through, ignore the feelings. Until there came a point where she had no choice but to listen. What she heard changed everything. In this talk, she reveals the surprising di
My Little Fight for Dignity and Democracy | Robert Sadowski | TEDxUStreetWomen
Growing up in communist Poland, Robert Sadowski learned early that democracy isn’t a given—it’s a hard-won privilege, protected by courage, solidarity, and the willingness to keep showing up. In this talk, he connects Poland’s peaceful path from martial law to the 1989 Round Table, to modern movemen
The Illusion of Justice | Marilyn J. Mosby, Esq. | TEDxUStreetWomen
This talk examines the gap between America’s promise of “liberty and justice for all” and the lived reality of its criminal justice system. From reciting the Pledge of Allegiance as a child to serving as the youngest chief prosecutor of a major American city—and later standing as a defendant within
The Quiet Transactions Of Everyday Life | Ehan Haris | TEDxMerryland Intl School Youth
A look at how incentives quietly shape everyday choices, from procrastination to social media, and why behavior often makes sense once the system behind it is understood. A student with strong interest in technology, systems and how digital design influences human behaviour This talk was given at a
Death Decolonized: How Black and Brown Communities Face Loss | Yexandra Diaz | TEDxNewHaven
In Western society, death is treated as taboo. Confined to sterile settings and largely addressed through palliative care, the conversation often isn't had until it's too late. Death Decolonized invites us to reimagine death care by reclaiming ancestral wisdom, addressing unprocessed grief and creat
The Climate Tech Multiplier: Turning Innovation into Shared Prosperity | Stuart DeCew | TEDxNewHaven
When we think about climate technology, we often picture solar panels, wind turbines, or electric vehicles, and measure their success in emissions reduced. But that’s just one part of the story. Climate tech has the potential to transform far more than our energy systems. "Stuart moved to New Haven
Unlocking Prosperity: Supporting Family Child Care | Jessica Sager | TEDxNewHaven
Our nation’s child care system is in disrepair. Lack of access to high-quality early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, limited child care options, and impossibly low wages for educators are fueling this crisis. However, a highly capable workforce exists that is ready to so
The Weight We Carry | Chineye Anako | TEDxNewHaven
Chineye (Chi) Anako explores how trauma lives within us, not just emotionally but biologically, through the concept known as "weathering". Drawing from her work as a public health practitioner, she will discuss how chronic stress, violence and grief shape our health. The Weight We Carry is a call to
How introverts can teach us to connect | Johnnie Bird III | TEDxNewHaven
Our world has never been louder—filled with constant notifications, endless feeds, and the illusion of connection that leaves many of us lonelier than ever. This talk explores how technology is quietly eroding genuine human bonds and why the principles of introversion such as presence, depth, and in
The Silent Pandemic: Addressing the Trauma of Our Time | Earl Bloodworth | TEDxNewHaven
Firearm violence does not simply exist in a vacuum. Much like the ripples resulting from a rock being thrown into a pond, there exists reverberations far beyond any singular incident. While death is absolute, the trauma of the living is ever present, omnipresent, and multifaceted. This talk will exp
What If Joy Is the Strategy? | Anne-Marie Knight | TEDxNewHaven
We often think of joy as the reward after hard work, the fleeting moment when the struggle is over. But what if joy isn’t the afterthought — what if joy is the strategy? In this talk, Anne-Marie Knight introduces the Joy Quotient (JQ), a framework that stands alongside IQ and EQ as a measure of true
Greedy for Opportunity | Rebekah Sookdeo | TEDxNewHaven
What does it mean to be called greedy for wanting a fair life? In this talk, Rebekah Sookdeo reclaims the label often thrown at immigrants and transforms it into a story of courage, humor, and humanity. Born in St. Maarten to Guyanese parents and raised across cultures, she shares how growing up bet
African Psychology :Going Beyond the Psychology that Enslaved Us | Dr Erica McInnis | TEDxTrafford
Dr Erica McInnis challenges dominant Western psychological frameworks that have historically ignored, pathologised, or harmed African and Black communities. She calls for a conscious shift toward African-centred psychology one that honours culture, collective identity, spirituality, and lived experi