TED Talks
Raj Jayadev: Community-powered criminal justice reform
Community organizer Raj Jayadev wants to transform the US court system through "participatory defense" -- a growing movement that empowers families and community members to impact their loved ones' court cases. He shares the remarkable...
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North Edinburgh Gala Festivities
The day of the community festival in North Edinburgh has finally arrived. The weather is pleasant and residents are excited. Meet the participants and see how the event goes in this video. Made in North Edinburgh: Bringing a Festival...
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Revitalizing Community Spirit in North Edinburgh
The North Edinburgh community has struggled poverty and an increase in mental health issues in recent years. This has inspired some people to come together to encourage community cohesion and lift spirits. They believe that bringing back...
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Celebrating All of the Community in North Edinburgh
Organizing a community festival in North Edinburgh draws attention to the many different communities that make up the city. Meet more of the town and learn how groups are coming together to represent and celebrate their city together....
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The Black Panthers: Lessons in Justice & Empowerment with the Radical Monarchs
The Radical Monarchs take a field trip to learn about the history and significance of the Black Panthers. The tour emphasizes the importance of knowing history, facing challenges, and understanding the ongoing struggles for social...
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Advocating for Social Justice and Navigating Adversity
The Radical Monarchs is a group of elementary school girls focusing on social justice issues impacting young women of color. This video describes the formation of the group and explores criticism they have faced for discussing...
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Empowering and Educating Young Women of Color
Meet The Radical Monarchs, a group of elementary school girls focusing on social justice issues impacting young women of color. They emphasize building connections and understanding their roots through units centered on social justice...
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The Harsh Realities of Hidden Poverty
From struggling to afford a funeral or a wedding to being embarassed to have people to your flat, the hidden costs of poverty are social and emotional as well as financial. A group of women in Leeds is working together to combat that...
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Feeding the Community with More Than Food
After noticing an increase in the number of people unable to afford food in their community, a group of women in Leeds began providing free meals for people out of a local church. In this video, one of the women explains some of the...
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Made Homeless by a Stranger
A group of women use everyday items to tell of the sacrifices and difficult choices they face. Amina is a young woman living in temporary housing after she was illegally evicted from her home by a private landlord. Sarah lost her job...
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Dealing with the Shame of Unpaid Bills
Christine's only form of income is a government pension. The British pension is one of the worst in the industrialized world, leaving her struggling to pay the electricity bill most months. In the same town, a few women have developed a...
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The Quipu Project Connects Victims of Peru's Forced Sterilizations
Esperanza and Teodula travel to different areas of Peru to share their stories and encourage others who were forcibly sterilised to participate in the Quipu Project. Hear the stories of some of the people who were sterilised and learn...
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An End to Fujimori Rule in Peru?
Keiko, former president Alberto Fujimori's daughter, runs for president and addresses the issue of the forced sterilisations, but blames doctors rather than the government. Esperanza, Teodula, and their supporters disagree. Hear...
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Seeking Justice After Sterilization in Rural Peru
In the 1990, hundreds of thousands of people in Peru were sterilised without their consent. Nearly 20 years later, those who suffered are speaking out and demanding justice. Meet Esperanza and Teodula, and learn about their Quipu...
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Barack Obama Biography
Yes, we can! To yes, he did! This five-minute video, produced by the Obama Exploratory Committee, takes a sympathetic look at Barack Obama's life, from his childhood to his political life and run for the presidency.