The secret to making America better | Andre Norman | TEDxFarmingtonCorrectionalCenter 2024
The trajectory of Andre Norman’s life is jaw-dropping. Listen as he shares his wisdom and advice on how to vastly improve our nation.
A Black man’s guide to love | LeRon L. Barton | TEDxFarmingtonCorrectionalCenter 2024
Finding the meaning of love is different for everybody, but for Black men, it is a particularly distinct journey that can sometimes be fraught with violence, loneliness, discrimination, and incarceration. In this captivating talk, LeRon L. Barton discusses his walk with love through racism, near addiction, maintaining connection with incarcerated loved ones, and loving yourself.
Deconstructing the halo effect of racism and stereotypes | John Schimmel | TEDxDonovanCorrectional 2017
The Halo Effect describes the tendency of humans to judge and label others based on preconceived notions and unconscious biases. In this talk, John Schimmel deconstructs the Halo Effect and reveals how we can move beyond the harmful effects to embrace this family we call humanity as one. "Education is my passion. Pursuing my Associate Degree was my way of believing in myself. This gave me something to be proud of for the first time. It feels good to inspire others to do the same, especially for those who feel like there is no hope. I received four Associate Degrees here in prison in 3 ½ years. For the first time ever in my life, I see that I can be someone."