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by Shonette Reed
With the driving theme of “ideas worth spreading,” TED Talks have become a widely known online media platform. With the goal of having leaders from different backgrounds and fields share their stories, experiences, and thoughts on a wide range of topics, TED Talks are equal parts entertaining, educational, and inspiring.
From doctors, poets, scientists, actors, entrepreneurs, activists, novelists, and everything in-between, there have been a large number of influential Black women to present TED and TEDx Talks in recent years on diverse and rich ideas. Here are 32 TED talks by Black women to get you motivated, no matter what field you are in or where your interests may lie. Everyone and anyone can take something away from these women’s powerful and moving presentations.
1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Writer
2. Majora Carter, Activist for Environmental Justice
3. Penelope Jagessar Chaffer, Filmmaker
4. Edwidge Danticat, Writer
5. Hawa Abdi Dhiblawe and Deqo Mohammed, Doctors and Humanitarians
6. Khadija Gbla, Cross-Cultural Consultant
7. Leymah Gbowee, Peace Activist and Nobel Laureate
8. Thelma Golden, Curator
9. Nadine Burke Harris, Pediatrician
10. Linda Hill, Harvard Business Management Professor
11. Mellody Hobson, Investment Expert
12. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Economist
1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Writer
2. Majora Carter, Activist for Environmental Justice
3. Penelope Jagessar Chaffer, Filmmaker
4. Edwidge Danticat, Writer
5. Hawa Abdi Dhiblawe and Deqo Mohammed, Doctors and Humanitarians
6. Khadija Gbla, Cross-Cultural Consultant
7. Leymah Gbowee, Peace Activist and Nobel Laureate
8. Thelma Golden, Curator
9. Nadine Burke Harris, Pediatrician
11. Mellody Hobson, Investment Expert
12. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Economist
13. Faith Jegede, Writer
14. Sarah Jones, Polymorphic Playwright
15. Sarah Kaminsky, Actor and Writer
16. Cat Laine, Social Entrepreneur
17. Sarah Lewis, Writer
18. Jamila Lyiscott, Poet and Educator
19. Claron McFadden, Soprano
20. Dambisa Moyo, Global Economist
21. Thandie Newton, Actor
22. Kakenya Ntaiya, Educator and Activist
24. Ory Okolloh, Blogger and Activist
14. Sarah Jones, Polymorphic Playwright
15. Sarah Kaminsky, Actor and Writer
16. Cat Laine, Social Entrepreneur
17. Sarah Lewis, Writer
18. Jamila Lyiscott, Poet and Educator
19. Claron McFadden, Soprano
20. Dambisa Moyo, Global Economist
21. Thandie Newton, Actor
22. Kakenya Ntaiya, Educator and Activist
24. Ory Okolloh, Blogger and Activist
25. Angela Patton, Activist
26. Maya Penn, Entrepreneur, Animator and Philanthropist
27. Juliana Rotich, Tech Entrepreneur
28. Anna Deavere Smith, Playwright and Social Critic
29. Boghuma Kabisen Titanji, Clinical Researcher
30. Natalie Warne, Activist
31. Talithia Williams, Statistician
32. April Yvette Thompson, Actress and Playwright
Photo: TED
Shonette Reed is a regular For Harriet and Coloures contributor from Los Angeles, Calif. With plans to break into the fashion industry as a fashion reporter, she runs her own style blog. Her aim is to highlight the important contributions of women of color in the fashion industry as well as give women of color more exposure within the leading magazines in fashion. You can follow her on Twitter: @ShonetteReed.
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26. Maya Penn, Entrepreneur, Animator and Philanthropist
27. Juliana Rotich, Tech Entrepreneur
28. Anna Deavere Smith, Playwright and Social Critic
29. Boghuma Kabisen Titanji, Clinical Researcher
30. Natalie Warne, Activist
31. Talithia Williams, Statistician
32. April Yvette Thompson, Actress and Playwright
Photo: TED
Shonette Reed is a regular For Harriet and Coloures contributor from Los Angeles, Calif. With plans to break into the fashion industry as a fashion reporter, she runs her own style blog. Her aim is to highlight the important contributions of women of color in the fashion industry as well as give women of color more exposure within the leading magazines in fashion. You can follow her on Twitter: @ShonetteReed.
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