Good News About Racial 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At TED2023, Barbara F. Walter, a civil war expert, explained how to protect and strengthen democracy and prevent civil war in the U.S.

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.

The production company that made "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is auctioning off 43 props and costume pieces for charity.

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We’ve curated a collection of beautiful quotes about Black history, the Black experience, and Black History Month, by prominent figures in Black history as well as today’s activists, leaders, and creators.

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The men and women who organized the nuts and bolts of the Civil Rights Movement may not be as well-remembered but it was they who provided its essential vision and energy.