
Amanda Gorman Fundraiser Soars as Her Iconic Poem Faces Ban in Florida
Amanda Gorman's fundraiser to fight book bans surpasses $50,000, showcasing overwhelming support for free speech. Learn how she is taking a stand against censorship.
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47 Powerful Juneteenth Quotes To Honor the Day
As we commemorate Juneteenth, journey with us through a series of inspiring quotes that bring to life the history and significance of this day.
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Harry Belafonte Leveraged Stardom for Social Change, His Powerful Voice Always Singing a Song for Justice
Explore the extraordinary life of Harry Belafonte, a legendary human rights activist, and entertainer who left an indelible mark on the Civil Rights Movement and American politics, while captivating audiences with his charismatic performances and powerful voice for justice.
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22 Ideas To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month (2023)
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of the AAPI community.
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10 Best Good News Stories from 2023's TED Conference
As the world’s most creative minds convened to talk about ideas that are far-out and far-reaching, TED maintains its foundation in finding the good — in making more room for possibility.
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Clean Slate Initiative Aims To Automatically Clear Records For 14 Million
Sheena Meade, the executive director of the Clean Slate Initiative, took to the TED2023 stage to outline the work her organization is doing to automatically expunge records.
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71 Best Earth Day Quotes for Inspiration & Action (2023)
As we celebrate Earth Day this year, may we reflect on the wise words of environmentalists, climate activists, faith leaders, lovers of nature, and the youth of the world.
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Artist Creates 'Encyclopedia of Invisibility' To Tell Lost Stories
Conceptual artist Tavares Strachan is passionate about telling "lost stories." At TED2023, he shared his "Encyclopedia of Invisibility," with over 17,000 entries of people, places, and things untold.
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Civil War Expert: How To Save & Strengthen U.S. Democracy
At TED2023, Barbara F. Walter, a civil war expert, explained how to protect and strengthen democracy and prevent civil war in the U.S.
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50 Celebrity Activists With a History of Protesting Injustice
Despite calls for actors, athletes, musicians, and other celebrities to eschew activism to focus on entertainment, there is a long-standing precedent for famous people to leverage their platforms to enact change.
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