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The Fight for Civil Rights and Freedom

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Public Speaking Courses Civil Rights Courses Social Justice Courses Activism Courses

Course Description

Overview

Delve into an illuminating conversation between civil rights leader John Lewis and lawyer-activist Bryan Stevenson as they discuss the ongoing fight for freedom and justice. Explore the crucial importance of voting, gain inspiring wisdom for young organizers in the racial justice movement, and hear moving stories from Lewis's decades of creating "good trouble" during the Freedom Rides, March on Washington, and in Congress. Learn about the imperative to speak out and take action against injustice, and discover insights from two prominent figures in the civil rights movement. This 24-minute TED talk, part of the TED Legacy Project, offers a powerful perspective on the continuing struggle for equality and the role of civic engagement in shaping a more just society.

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John Lewis and Bryan Stevenson: The fight for civil rights and freedom | TED


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TED

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