How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore the phenomenon of racial profiling and "living while Black" in this thought-provoking and humorous 17-minute TED talk. Examine how language shapes narratives of trauma and healing, and learn to deconstruct racism through the analysis of media headlines. Delve into topics such as white supremacy, weaponized discomfort, and the power of changing actions to promote inclusion. Challenge yourself to "level up" in understanding and addressing racial issues, while gaining insights into diagramming sentences to reveal underlying biases. Discover how to transform stories of discrimination into opportunities for growth and positive change in society.

Syllabus

Intro
How to stay alive
Stories of living while black
Diagramming sentences
White supremacy
Training level
Real level
Level up
Structure
Crime
Police
Safeway
Weaponized discomfort
Change the action
Inclusion
Conclusion

Taught by

TED

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