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“The opposite of poverty is justice.” – Bryan Stevenson #TEDTalks
In an engaging and personal talk — with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks — human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America’s justice system, starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines: a third of the country’s black male population has been incarcerated at some point in their lives.
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@MyHardyhar
June 19, 2025 at 4:23 pm
Statistical fact: black jurors are more likely to make a guilty verdict for white defendants and less likely to for black defendants. The same thing is true for white jurors (when factoring per capita)
@TheNormanmurk
June 19, 2025 at 5:34 pm
In too many places, the right people aren’t uncomfortable enough… yet
@Jayne-bk1qp
June 19, 2025 at 9:42 pm
THEN WE NEED TO REIMAGINE THE TYPE OF PEOPLE WE ELECT FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. ASE
@komninosm
June 20, 2025 at 1:26 am
@@Jayne-bk1qp The opposite of poverty is socialism.
It also brings justice and a more fair distribution of wealth.
Capitalism is about oppression and exploitation. Competition is less efficient than cooperation and always leads to conflict. Its ideals are selfishness and being self-centred. We need more empathy and caring about society and our neighbours.🎉
@phyllisneal8687
June 19, 2025 at 5:36 pm
I love this man ❤ He’s very much the answer to overcoming ANY OBSTACLE, created by man, thereby leaving us with world peace,❤️
@dlouise5680
June 19, 2025 at 6:17 pm
Amen. Rich guilty people are treated so much better than poor innocent people. Injustice prevails. Look at Trump, a convicted felon sitting in the oval office!!!
@Wszechrzecz
June 19, 2025 at 8:12 pm
There’s a quiet depth to that thought.
@ErikaHruska
June 19, 2025 at 9:40 pm
Justice League incoming 🌈
@SharkAcademy
June 20, 2025 at 12:03 am
Wait, but is there justice if you’re rich, or is there actually injustice because you can get away with things?
@komninosm
June 20, 2025 at 1:24 am
The opposite of poverty is socialism.
It also brings justice and a more fair distribution of wealth.
Capitalism is about oppression and exploitation. Competition is less efficient than cooperation and always leads to conflict. Its ideals are selfishness and being self-centred. We need more empathy and caring about society and our neighbours.🎉