Abby Wambach: Barnard Commencement 2018
Abby Wambach, the soccer champion and activist for pay equity and LGBTQ rights, delivered the keynote address to the Class of 2018 at Barnard’s 126th Commencement on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Radio City Music Hall.
Angela Davis on Intersectional Feminism
A 6 minute clip taken from a bigger speech by her. Full Lecture Here : https://youtu.be/sNIgsic3k0k
Embrace your raw, strange magic
The way we're taught to live has got to change, says author Casey Gerald. Too often, we hide parts of ourselves in order to fit in, win praise, be accepted. But at what cost? In this inspiring talk, Gerald shares the personal sacrifices he made to attain success in the upper echelons of American society -- and shows why it's time for us to have the courage to live in the raw, strange magic of ourselves.
Why Girls and Boys should Play Sports Together
In the course of a career studying the limits of athletic performance, John Brenkus kept encountering one persistent myth: that physical strength is the best measure of success. In this passionate talk, he takes on an insidious effect of that myth, the idea that boys shouldn't compete with girls. He makes a bold call for kids to play together on the same teams -- and celebrates the many factors that make up athletic greatness, from teamwork to mental toughness to leadership on and off the field.