Throughout US history, the stories of influential Black mothers have been purposefully obscured — at a high cost to us all. Sociologist Anna Malaika Tubbs unmasks the lies and designs behind this strategic erasure and…
It can be hard to remain hopeful during seemingly hopeless times. Sharing hard-won wisdom on how to not give up when the going gets tough, writer Wajahat Ali talks about the challenges he faced with…
The wildly diverse, thoughtful and hilarious world of fanfiction — where writers reimagine favorite stories like “Harry Potter,” “Pokémon,” “My Little Pony” and more — is ever-growing and becoming a vital social and learning tool….
“We have the right to demand budgets to be equitable, to be fair,” says economist Maja Bosnic. One way to get there is to make them gender-responsive. With examples from the nearly 80 countries around…
Women and girls are conditioned to believe success is “a seat at the table.” Creator, actress and author Lilly Singh thinks we need to build a better table. In this hilarious, incisive talk, Singh traces…
The nuclear family model may no longer be the norm in the US, but it’s still the basis for social and economic benefits like health care, tax breaks and citizenship. Lawyer and LBGTQIA advocate Diana…
Scientists have long known that cows are a huge source of the greenhouse gas methane, contributing up to four percent of emissions globally. But could there be a way to make cattle less — ahem…
From helping build smart cities to supporting the sustainable energy sector, the possibilities of big data are endless. But many companies are still wary of sharing data that could expose them to risk and diminish…
Concerned about the war Ukraine? You’re not alone. Historian Yuval Noah Harari provides important context on the Russian invasion, including Ukraine’s long history of resistance, the specter of nuclear war and his view of why,…
In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery’s famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk may make…