How to Have a Voice and Lean Into Conversations About Race | Amanda Kemp | TEDxWilmington

In this talk Amanda Kemp discusses her process for seeking to understand others and dialogue on discussions about race and other sensitive issues. Dr. Amanda Kemp is a Stanford University graduate and
the creator of the H.E.A.R.T. System for Racial Justice and
Mindful Living. A Master Teacher and artist, Dr. Kemp has
helped over 25,000 people cultivate racial justice and
compassion.
She has taught at the college level over a decade since
earning her PhD at Northwestern University. Prior to that
she worked with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the
Hon. Maxine Waters. The Founder of Theatre for
Transformation, Dr. Kemp has shared the stage and/or
worked with Danny Glover, August Wilson, Toni Morrison,
and George Wolfe. She has been featured on PBS and
frequently speaks.
Her latest book is Say the Wrong Thing: Stories and
Strategies for Racial Justice and Authentic Community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@susanheim2647]

5 years later in 2022 - still relevant, still needed “now more than ever” - thank you.

[@markthompson5310]

Seriously smart lady, I do this and I needed this, this is exactly what I needed when I needed it. Tells me I have the train on the right track. Thank you Ms. Kemp please keep doing what your doing.

[@msjessklein]

So powerful and revolutionary, to think about our bodies and breathe and integrate this self care into discussions about race, to allow space for transformation in this way. Thank you!

[@jordan7bowman]

May/June 2020 brought me here. This advice is even more pertinent 3 years later.

[@HeidiLiou]

I am so glad I was able to listen to Amanda Kemp speak about how to tackle discussions about racism.

[@tonykalume]

When tackling sensitive issues like racism the energy level within need to have positive confidence.

[@matthewsbanda9101]

Thank you so much. This is relevant in most interactions from friendships, family, colleagues and even strangers. If l can learn to check in with myself and talk to myself before opening my mouth; the world would be a better place.

[@CampMore99]

I"m going to watch this several times. So powerful. Thank you.

[@valerieherzog8526]

This was from 2017 and we still need this now, more than ever...

[@MultiBunnyhunter]

what do we need exactly :
racism?

[@candide1924]

wow! this is going to take practice, thanks for this advice and encouragement!!

[@bekutowasirya]

We need to agree to disagree and our feelings should be taken into consideration. Thanks Amanda Kemp.

[@ArtGiser1]

Excellent ideas and methodology, I look forward to practicing them.

[@SherriSLC]

This is SO helpful...thank you!

[@slopjawjohnson6380]

Collective blame and collective guilt for skin color is absolutely toxic. This is a race hustler getting rich off white guilt and stupidity. This is like those millionaire Christian preachers

[@fivermoontarot]

Thank you 💓

[@junemcintosh1740]

Very good advice - thank you.

[@wzhen9391]

Brilliant talk.

[@evie-c]

good talk!!!!

[@convictednotconvinced]

The best way to deal with an uncomfortable conversation about race is to not hangout with people like this.

[@irenegleirscher8719]

Mutige Gespräche über macht

[@susanheim2647]

5 years later in 2022 - still relevant, still needed “now more than ever” - thank you.