Everyone, including our team of contributors, looks up to prominent voices that came before them. Although we can paraphrase and elaborate, it is sometimes best to allow these voices to explain themselves. The videos below feature thinkers—many from backgrounds underrepresented in popular culture—who have inspired younger generations with their ideas.
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Interviews, talks, and documentary-style videos can be one of the best ways to get a brief introduction to a subject.
Note: Although the subject matter of these videos is important, some videos may deal with triggering topics. Please consider reading the video summaries beforehand. If you are experiencing any mental or physical health concerns as a result, please consider contacting a trusted well-being practitioner or consult our mental health support resources.
Recentering Earth in the Legal System
Erin Matariki Carr, a Maori lawyer from the Tuhoe Nation, explains how a Maori worldview can inform approaches to global environmental policy.
Intersectionality and Gender Equity
Kimberlé Crenshaw, a law professor at UCLA who popularized the term "critical race theory," explores the need for intersectionality in social justice.
An Interview with Stephen Kapos
Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos sits down with activist Owen Jones to discuss antisemitism, Zionism, and Israeli genocide.
Stewarding the Commons
Professor Arun Agrawal of the University of Michigan overviews the evolution of the commons and the responsible stewardship of shared resources.
Trauma, Reconciliation, and Environment
Yale University Professor Gerald Torres discusses his cultural background, and the links between anti-colonialism and cultural-environmental recovery.
The Power of Proximity
Bryan Stevenson, a human rights lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, opines that in order to achieve justice, we must become proximate to the most disadvantaged members in our society.
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