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How to Overcome Apathy and Find your Power (TED talk)
Dolores Huerta, civil rights activist, reflects on her life’s work – offering inspiration for anybody trying to overcome apathy and find their own power.
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The Urgency of Intersectionality: TED talk by Kimberlรฉ Crenshaw
Crenshaw uses the term “intersectionality” to describe the reality of race and gender bias & understand how the two can combine to create even more harm.
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TED Talk: Fighting with Nonviolence
Peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need – as nations and individuals – to fight extreme force without using force in return.
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Activism needs Introverts [Craftivism]: TED Talk by Sarah Corbett
Sarah Corbett introduces us to craftivism a quieter form of activism that uses handicrafts as a way to get people to take action.
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How to Recover from Activism Burnout (TED Talk)
When you’re feeling burned out as an activist, what’s the best way to bounce back? TED talk about creative actions – “playtivism”.
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TED Talk: The Success of Nonviolent Civil Resistance by Erica Chenoweth
Erica Chenoweth’s research of campaigns of nonviolent civil resistance revealed they were twice as successful as violent campaigns.
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TED Talk: Courage is Contagious
The “Whose Streets?” documentary tells the story of the protests from the perspective of the activists who showed up to challenge those who use power to spread fear & hate.
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TED talk: Online Social Change: Easy to Organize, Hard to Win
Today, a single email can launch a worldwide movement. But even though online activism is easy to grow, it often doesn’t last. Why?
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TED talk: An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter
Born out of a social media post, the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked discussion about race and inequality across the world. The movement’s three founders share what they’ve learned about leadership and what provides them with hope and inspiration in the face of painful realities.
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TED talk: Our Fight for Disability Rights – and We’re Not Done Yet by Judith Heumann
In 1977 Judith Heumann helped lead the groundbreaking Section 504 sit-in protest in which disabled-rights activists occupied a federal building for almost a month, demanding greater accessibility for all.
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