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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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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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  1. @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)

  2. @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.🎉

  3. @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,❤️

  4. @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!!!

  5. @Wszechrzecz

    June 19, 2025 at 8:12 pm

    There’s a quiet depth to that thought.

  6. @ErikaHruska

    June 19, 2025 at 9:40 pm

    Justice League incoming 🌈

  7. @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?

  8. @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.🎉

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