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 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!
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
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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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.
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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