January 7th TED Talk – Vernā Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them

Verna_Myers

This Wednesday at noon, weekly TED Talks resume at Compact Cinema!

Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we’ve seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner, in Staten Island, New York. Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable. In a funny, impassioned, important talk, she shows us how.

Only at TEDTalks Roanoke – join with inquiring others, lunch while you watch if you like, & enjoy a quiet viewing room.  For more information: Gloria at email – tedtalksroanoke (at) hotmail (dot) com

Cost: FREE!

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