5 Talks by Black Thought Leaders (VIDEOS)

May 24, 2014

Sometimes the internet can be a wasteland of celebrity gossip and baseless internet memes. But occasionally, an inspiring and intelligent conversation comes along that reshapes how we think.

Environmental Activist Van Jones moderates a discussion on wealth dispartiies

Environmental Activist Van Jones moderates a discussion on wealth disparities.

The information age has made it possible to participate in the creation of new ideas from anywhere around the world.  I found five progressive talks by Black thought leaders ranging from hip hop mogul Dr. Sean Combs to a grassroots food advocate in Brooklyn.

 

 

1. Puff Daddy at Howard University on Achievement

The controversial decision to award rapper and businessman Puff Daddy an honorary doctorate degree didn’t stop him from making Howard University’s graduation energetic and inspiring.

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and now Puff Daddy all have one thing in common, they dropped out of college!

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and now Puff Daddy all have one thing in common, they dropped out of college!

 

Dr. Sean Combs reinforced the importance of family and staying focused against the odds.

 

2. Melody Hobson on Race

Melody Hobson is owner of Ariel Investments  and  worked her way to the top of the financial sector. She embraces the discussion of race by giving personal anecdotes on confronting and moving beyond differences.

 

 

3. Van Jones and Steve Rattner on Economics

CNN Crossfire host Van Jones talked  wealth disparities with economist Steve Rattner at the New America Conference in Washington D.C.  Look for a question  on financial literacy from a familiar face at 37 minutes.

 

4. Melissa Danielle on Veganism (audio only)

Food advocate Melissa Danielle is the coordinator of  Bedstuy Bounty, a wholesale local food organization.

Melissa Danielle of Bedstuy Bounty

Melissa Danielle of Bedstuy Bounty

She talks on Heritage Radio Network about the mythology of a vegan diet when bombarded with processed foods.

 

 

5. bell hooks on Media & Mental Slavery

The fanbase of the BeyAgency were up in arms over this talk after bell hooks calls Beyonce a terrorist. But this is a raw and honest discussion about violent media images and self identity. bell hooks offers up a healthy debate on how  hyper sexual images shape black female self esteem.

 

Don’t depend on traditional news sources to shape your thinking. Seek out information that can radically improve and transform your overall well being.



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  1. I agree about the internet becoming a wasteland of gossip and other things that should be considered irrelevant (cough, Kimye, cough). These talks (and the ones from TED, I watch them everyday) is what makes me still believe in humanity.

    Namaste.

    • sari says:

      There is so much good information that we can fill our brains with! Why poison our minds with trash? Thanks Sexy Yoga School for commenting.

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