A Voice of Unity: Bridging Divides in a Fragmented World | Evelyn D | TEDxSaigon South Intl School
The talk examines the need to embrace a wide range of voices and stories to build a foundation for true unity. By drawing a parallel to a library where every individual book has inherent value, the speaker examines how recognizing the value of every perspective can bridge social gaps. Ultimately, th
Why don't dating apps work better? | Joanna Montgomery | TEDxSt Albans
In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, technologist Joanna Montgomery explores how our obsession with optimisation and technology is changing the way we love and connect. Joanna examines our obsession with hacking and optimising everything, from sleep and exercise to love itself. She asks whether this
What rural LGBTQ+ pride teaches us about courage | Robert Mizzi | TEDxWinnipeg
What does it take to wave a rainbow flag in the heart of a small town—knowing everyone is watching? In this moving TEDx talk, educator and researcher Robert Mizzi reflects on a cross-country journey attending rural Pride events across Canada. Through powerful storytelling and personal experience, R
When the Future Belongs to the Margins | Marsha Maxwell | TEDxAtlanta Intl School Youth
What if the very systems meant to help young people are actually the ones holding them back? Marsha challenges the traditional idea of recovery as a return to a broken baseline. By reframing survival strategies as entrepreneurial strengths, her talk reveals how youth from marginalized communities ar
Listening to Ballo: Learning from Stray Dogs in Sri Lanka | Noah Kim | TEDxAtlanta Intl School Youth
We call dogs "man's best friend," so why do millions of them have no friends at all? For Noah, this question became deeply personal after a heartbreaking childhood encounter. He explores the stark contrast between our professed love for animals and the reality of their suffering, arguing that their
The Village | Anna McKay | TEDxAlleyns School Youth
Through personal reflection, Anna McKay challenges all to rethink the roles within the many “villages” we inhabit. Does it really take a village to raise a child? Drawing on personal experience, Anna McKay dives into what the enduring phrase ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ means in today’s fra
The Theory of Being Seen: How Data Can Restore Dignity and Access | Brent Chandler | TEDxBoston
What does it mean to truly be seen? From growing up in foster care as “Baby Boy” to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and building technology on Wall Street, this talk traces a personal journey toward redefining how society measures worth. Through lived experience, Brent Chandler exposes how traditi
Ubuntu: The Work of Racial Healing | LaJune Montgomery Tabron | TEDxBoston
Healing is not abstract—it is personal, collective, and deeply necessary. Drawing from her memoir How We Heal and her leadership in advancing racial equity, LaJune Montgomery Tabron explores what it truly takes to repair the divisions that shape American life. Through stories of racial healing circ
Can we find humor in human rights? | Véronique Lerch | TEDxNoVA
How humor can be used as a powerful tool to communicate, promote, and defend human rights Véronique Lerch is an international human rights consultant with a refreshing vision: to reimagine advocacy and create real social change. Refusing to be limited by traditional approaches, she once designed a
Restare umani oltre l'attivismo del click | Federico Zuolo | TEDxReggioEmilia
Indignarsi online è facile. Restare umani, quando le persone vengono trattate come mezzi e non come fini, lo è molto meno. Federico Zuolo riparte dall’idea di dignità e mette in discussione l’“attivismo del click”, per mostrare quando serve davvero “metterci il corpo” con forme nonviolente di disobb
Ricostruire Umanità | Giulia Mei | TEDxReggioEmilia
Restiamo umani" è diventato un mantra vuoto, un guscio che nasconde una crescente disumanità basata su produttività e indifferenza. La cantautrice Giulia Mei ci sfida a smettere di "restare" passivamente e a iniziare a ricostruire attivamente la nostra umanità attraverso il potere delle parole e del
Sankofa and the American Evolution: Going Back to Move Forward | Tulaine Montgomery | TEDxBoston
What does it mean to "go back and get it" -especially when the very premise of democracy feels fragile? Drawing on the Akan concept of sankofa, Tulaine Montgomery invites us to reflect on America's approaching 250th anniversary with honesty and courage. She names the country's central contradiction:
Countering performative allyship: Courageously calling our own bluff | Angie Freeman | TEDxOshkosh
Almost everyone has felt the tension when someone in a group says something offensive, and everyone else goes silent. In this talk, Angie challenges us to move beyond performative allyship by sharing personal experiences of being misgendered, facing privilege, and struggling with the bystander effec
Beyond Screens: The Hidden Emotions Behind Teen Gaming | Rinku Jain | TEDxSeasonsStreetWomen
Have you ever called your teen for dinner and they didn’t even look up from the screen? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt and insightful talk, Rinku Jain, psychologist, holistic counsellor, and founder of Solace – Empowering Minds, shares real-life stories from her two decades of working with stud
Why Do Capable Women Doubt Themselves? | Paramaguru Devendran | TEDxSeasonsStreetWomen
In this TEDx talk, Dev shares powerful moments from his life and work with women across the globe to explore a simple but overlooked truth: women don’t lose their ability—what often changes is their inner state. Drawing from real stories, he reveals how confidence fades, how environments shrink pote
The democracy of dreams | مصطفى - Mustafa صالح - saleh & Mustafa Saleh | TEDxUniversity of Aleppo
Democracy of a Dream In this talk, Safi Saleh explores the concept of political awareness in Syria and its role in shaping the future of the nation. Through a reflective and realistic lens, he discusses how the absence of political consciousness affects societies, and why democracy should not remain
Beyond Borders: Redesigning Systems of Belonging | Giorgia Malandrino | TEDxFoggia
Giorgia Malandrino a The Age of Care con l’importanza delle connessioni tra esseri umani. Dal suo TEDx talk un messaggio forte: stiamo dimenticando di essere parte dell’umanità, dobbiamo tornare ai valori essenziali, interrogarci sui motivi per cui nascono i conflitti, ripensare il concetto di poter
Thesis and Tiara: Breaking Female Stereotypes | Dr. Namrata Shah | TEDxKharadi
Dr. Shah challenges the false choice between intellect and identity imposed on women. Through lived experience, she dismantles stereotypes that limit ambition. The talk celebrates multidimensional womanhood where academic excellence, self-expression, and leadership coexist without apology. Dr. Namr
The K-POP Spiral | Ramona Li | TEDxSoongChingLingSchool
Have you ever wondered how K-POP took over the music industry that fast? I will walk you through how K-POP impacts teenage girls in China in my upcoming speech, analyzing concepts like idolization and choreography. G10 student at Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School Domestic Division This talk was given
LOOK BEYOND HEADLINES: LIFE IN KHAKI | Abdul Khayyum Khan | TEDxOsmaniaU
From forgotten victims to saved lives, this talk reveals how flawed perceptions shape our systems and our empathy. Drawing from four decades in public service, it challenges how we measure crime, pain, and responsibility, urging us to see beyond numbers and prominence to the real human impact behind
Story of Pakistan lost Why this, why now, why me, why not | Shehzad Ghias | TEDxSukkurIBA
In his TEDxSukkurIBA talk, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh uses the framework of "Why this? Why now? Why me? Why not?" to explore the collective grief and identity of a nation in flux. He moves beyond political headlines to examine the personal "Story of Pakistan," reflecting on how citizens navigate loss, cen