A talk by William Mitchell titled "Portland: A Black Perspective" hosted

A talk by William Mitchell titled "Portland: A Black Perspective" hosted by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association, Portland, Oregon on July 1, 2020.  

Dr. Jomar Rabajante discussed the Black Swan and Red Queen concepts in science, emphasizing that addressing tragedies and disasters requires assessing root causes, evidence-based decision-making,

Dr. Jomar Rabajante discussed the Black Swan and Red Queen concepts in science, emphasizing that addressing tragedies and disasters requires assessing root causes, evidence-based decision-making, scenario mapping, and investing in knowledge to mitigate their impact.

A Professor and UP Scientist at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Dr. Rabajante co-chaired the Philippines' first PhD Applied Mathematics program. His advocacy in quantitative sciences includes developing education models and reviewing academic journals. He holds a D.Sc. from Shizuoka University, Japan.

This insightful talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Robert Bullard, Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, announced the center's Black History Month theme: "Land Loss, Just

Dr. Robert Bullard, Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, announced the center's Black History Month theme: "Land Loss, Just Compensation for Shiloh."

This year's focus is on black land loss, specifically in Shiloh, South Alabama. The community is experiencing land and wealth loss due to a highway project, highlighting critical environmental justice and transportation concerns.

Jasmina, a Serbian author, feminist, political activist (Women in Black, Code Pink), translator, and filmmaker, delivered a TEDx presentation exploring the "design of war." She began by discussing

Jasmina, a Serbian author, feminist, political activist (Women in Black, Code Pink), translator, and filmmaker, delivered a TEDx presentation exploring the "design of war." She began by discussing the Srebrenica genocide, where 8,000 Muslims were killed.

She connected this "design of crime" to the abuse and pornography women face in warfare. Her core message emphasized that design must be founded on responsibility, ethics, and morality.

Our most cherished sustainable farming practices, from organic agriculture to the farm cooperative, have roots in African wisdom, but discrimination and violence against African-American farmers

Our most cherished sustainable farming practices, from organic agriculture to the farm cooperative, have roots in African wisdom, but discrimination and violence against African-American farmers have led to their decline from 14% of all growers in 1920 to less than 2% today. Furthermore, Black communities suffer disproportionately from food apartheid. Renowned longtime farmer, educator, author, and food sovereignty activist, Leah Penniman, explains the deep roots of this land loss and food injustice and shares the work she at Soul Fire Farm and others around the country in Black and Brown farming communities are doing to reclaim ancestral rights, renew ties to the land, achieve genuine agency in the food system, and advance food sovereignty. (Leah is also the sister of frequent Bioneers presenter Naima Penniman, half of the brilliant musical/spoken-word duo, Climbing PoeTree.)

Leah Penniman delivered this talk at the Bioneers 2020 Conference, introduced by Nina Simons. Watch more keynote videos at https://bioneers.org/2020talks/

Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol farmer, mother, Vodun Manye (Queen Mother), and award-winning food justice activist who has been tending the soil and organizing for an anti-racist food system for over 20 years. She currently serves as founding Co-Executive Director of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, a people-of-color led project that works toward food and land justice, which she co-founded in 2010. She is the author of: "Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land."

To learn more about Leah's work, visit Soul Fire Farm at https://www.soulfirefarm.org/

Martin Johnson undertakes a challenging 184-mile run along the Thames Path, aiming for a new fastest known time. This journey, from London to the river's source, explores the deep connection

Martin Johnson undertakes a challenging 184-mile run along the Thames Path, aiming for a new fastest known time. This journey, from London to the river's source, explores the deep connection between Black British history and the Thames, becoming a personal discovery for Martin. He also seeks to inspire greater diversity in trail running.

Tune in for the online premiere on February 23rd at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT / 7pm CET. Martin, joined by the cast and crew, will answer your questions.

Climate change denial draws headlines. But is it actually an obstacle to climate action?
A great majority of Americans say they're concerned about climate change.
The real roadblock is

Climate change denial draws headlines. But is it actually an obstacle to climate action?
A great majority of Americans say they're concerned about climate change.
The real roadblock is our unwillingness to pay money to help stop climate change.

David Wallace-Wells is a national fellow at the New America foundation and a columnist and deputy editor at New York magazine. He was previously the deputy editor of The Paris Review. He lives in New York City. His latest book is The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming (https://goo.gl/ih35YX)

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An interview with the founders of Black Lives Matter | Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi

October 2016 TED

Born out of a social media post, the Black Lives Matter movement

An interview with the founders of Black Lives Matter | Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi

October 2016 TED

Born out of a social media post, the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked discussion about race and inequality across the world. In this spirited conversation with Mia Birdsong, 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. Their advice on how to participate in ensuring freedom for everybody: join something, start something and "sharpen each other, so that we all can rise."