Why Joy Is a State of Mind
Angélique Kidjo discusses her career, activism, and the power of joy in music. She shares insights on empowering women in Africa and tapping into personal potential through infectious energy and impromptu performance.
Parenting Tips for Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant Kids
Discover five strategies to foster resilience and self-reliance in children, promoting an entrepreneurial mindset that empowers them to embrace challenges and unlock their potential.
How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time
Explore the power of language in deconstructing racism and transforming trauma into healing. This thought-provoking talk challenges viewers to confront racial biases and promote inclusivity in society.
The Political Progress Women Have Made and What's Next
Activist Cecile Richards discusses women's political progress, challenges, and the need for global equality. She offers ideas to build a revolution for women's representation in politics.
Reflections from a Lifetime Fighting to End Child Poverty
Marian Wright Edelman shares insights from her lifelong fight against child poverty, discussing her journey, influences, and the founding of the Children's Defense Fund in this inspiring TED Talk.
The Work That Makes All Other Work Possible
Activist Ai-jen Poo advocates for equal rights and fair wages for domestic workers, highlighting their crucial role in society and inspiring us to value and learn from their dedication and care.
Me Too Is a Movement, Not a Moment
Tarana Burke reflects on the origins and global impact of the Me Too movement, emphasizing empathy between survivors and calling for dismantling the structures that enable sexual violence.
The Trauma of Systematic Racism Is Killing Black Women - A First Step Toward Change
Inspiring talk on empowering Black women through walking, self-care, and community building to combat health disparities and systemic racism, drawing from historical resilience and modern activism.
Why the Only Future Worth Building Includes Everyone
El Papa Francisco aboga por la esperanza, igualdad y solidaridad en un mensaje inspirador para todas las personas, enfatizando la importancia de reconocer la humanidad en cada individuo.
The Data Behind Hollywood's Sexism
Social scientist Stacy Smith reveals gender bias in Hollywood through data analysis, showing underrepresentation of women on-screen and behind-the-camera, and discusses potential negative impacts on viewers.
Why Climate Change Is a Threat to Human Rights
Mary Robinson explores climate change's disproportionate impact on poor countries, highlighting the urgent need for global climate justice and collective action to protect human rights and vulnerable communities.
Why Public Beheadings Get Millions of Views
Frances Larson explores humanity's fascination with public executions, particularly beheadings, examining their historical appeal and modern-day popularity on digital platforms like YouTube.
How I Stopped the Taliban from Shutting Down My School
Sakena Yacoobi's inspiring story of defying the Taliban to provide secret education in Afghanistan, highlighting her resilience, vision, and commitment to empowering women and men through learning.
Why Gender Equality Is Good for Everyone - Men Included
Michael Kimmel presents a compelling case for workplace and domestic gender equality, highlighting its benefits for all. He argues that equal treatment leads to increased opportunities and happiness for everyone involved.
How Fear Drives American Politics
Explore how fear influences US politics and the need for new ideas to address major issues like cybercrime, emerging technologies, and modern warfare. Gain insights on overcoming political stagnation.
This Tennis Icon Paved the Way for Women in Sports - Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King discusses her impact on women's sports, social justice, and gender equality, sharing insights from her legendary tennis career and famous match against Bobby Riggs.
Healthier Men, One Moustache at a Time
Discover how a simple moustache-growing challenge evolved into Movember, a global movement raising millions for men's health and prostate cancer research through creative awareness campaigns.
Why I Believe the Mistreatment of Women Is the Number One Human Rights Abuse
Former US president Jimmy Carter explores three unexpected reasons for the persistent mistreatment of women worldwide, challenging societal norms and calling for action against this pervasive human rights abuse.
The Art and Science of Networking and Social Capital
Discover the science behind effective networking, exploring concepts like network structure, homophily, and multiplexity to transform your career and build meaningful connections.
The 10 Things That All Flat Earthers Say
Debunking common flat Earth claims with scientific explanations and evidence, addressing misconceptions about gravity, atmosphere, moonlight, and more.
On Being a Woman and a Diplomat
Former US Secretary of State discusses women's issues in foreign policy, emphasizing their critical importance and challenging the notion of them being "soft" topics. Includes Q&A session.