TEDxDecatur

TEDxDecatur is an independently organized TED event in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, amplifying ideas worth spreading since 2018.

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

In his brand-new TEDxDecatur talk, Jerry Smiley gives thoughtful tips on how to help an incarcerated person. After 28+ years away, he is now writing his next chapter, putting his character and wisdom to the service to others.
https://t.co/1iaGQ7KuU4

[Yusuf A. Muhammad, Jr. @Y_A_Muhammad]

My 6th grader after picking her up from school today:

“Dad, I had the best day ever!”

Me: “Why?”

“My teachers told me that they liked me!”

That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. Students want to been seen, appreciated, and loved by teachers. Thank you @LiberationATL ✊🏾

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

What mindsets should guide our interactions with justice-involved people? In his brand-new TEDx talk, Nick Powell (Director of Research at the GA Department of Community Supervision) discusses how we can and must change the way we THINK. #criminaljustice
https://t.co/YBzGAx5Bt3

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Congratulations to 2018 TEDxDecatur speaker Dr. Lateshia Woodley on her 4th book.

[Dr. Lateshia Woodley @LateshiaWoodley]

I have been holding on to this book for months now! Book number 4 is done! Headed to the editor tomorrow !

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Attn parents, educators & other leaders of all kinds: Here's a TEDxDecatur talk with easy-to-apply guidelines for effectively communicating about COVID-19, presented by health communication expert Shilin Zhou:
https://t.co/vzRliQ3Xm6 #coronavirus #COVID19 #COVID #publichealth

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

A couple weeks ago, Shilin Zhou gave a superb, timely TEDxDecatur talk titled "3-7-7: Secrets to effective COVID communications." Here's a link to the intro video about Shilin that played before her talk: https://t.co/cYmUASccBP
@TEDx
#COVID19 #coronavirus #publichealth #covid

[Prison_Health 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @Prison_Health]

Out of prison, into the fire, back to prison. It doesn't have to be that way. Julius Campbell, who spent >25 yrs in the Georgia prison system, shares insights into the causes of recidivism and what we -- as individuals & as communities -- can do about it https://t.co/xiTKqnlHOe

[Saxapahaw Prison Books @SaxapahawB]

Julius Campbell served 26 years on a life sentence in Georgia prisons before he was released last year. He is passionately dedicated to helping people who are recently released thrive: https://t.co/fQkOt1uksJ

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Thank, you, Abe Brown Ministries in Tampa, for the work you do in support of returning citizens and their families and for helping TEDxDecatur speaker Julius Campbell's message to be heard far and wide. #reentry #compassion

[Abe Brown Ministries @AbeBrownLegacy]

A very testament to what we are doing here @AbeBrownLegacy! An authentic appeal for the community to join hands, lock arms, and fund what is necessary.

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Saxapahaw Prison Books @SaxapahawB sends free books to people serving time in Georgia. That's invaluable. We thank them for their support of returning citizens, including helping Julius Campbell's TEDxDecatur talk on #recidivism to resonate far and wide. https://t.co/mMpMgWR5E8

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

We thank @MarcALevin for his support in spreading the word about Julius' Campbell's TEDxDecatur talk titled "The people vs. recidivism: how to help returning citizens succeed." https://t.co/mMpMgWR5E8 Mark is Chief Policy Counsel, @CouncilonCJ and Senior Advisor,
@RightonCrime

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Nolef Turns is a nonprofit committed to reducing #recidivism by helping to empower those with justice involvement. We thank them for helping to amplify Julius Campbell's stirring TEDxDecatur talk. #incarceration #reentry #CriminalJustice

[Nolef Turns Inc. @nolefturnsinc]

The people vs. recidivism: how to help returning citizens succeed | Julius Campbell | TEDxDecatur - YouTube #inspiration #dobetter #bebetter ⁦@TEDxDecatur⁩ https://t.co/FNv8MAhj6W

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Happy birthday to Kareemah Hanifah, a powerful agent for healthy social change and speaker at TEDxDecatur 2019. https://t.co/8KcAnYBe30

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Julius Campbell's TEDxDecatur talk on the causes of recidivism and what we can do to help returning citizens succeed after prison is now live on YouTube at https://t.co/mMpMgWR5E8 @TEDx #criminaljustice #prison #reentry #incarceration #recidivism

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

This past Saturday, Julius Campbell delivered a brilliant TEDxDecatur talk titled "The people vs. recidivism: how to help returning citizens succeed." Here's a link to the intro video about him that played before his talk: https://t.co/Upn2A0lIJi @TEDx #reentry #incarceration

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Yusuf Muhammad's daughter a motivational speaker? This is good news for our society. As the African proverb says: "You can hold the cricket in the palm of your hand, but its voice is heard all across the savanna."

[Yusuf A. Muhammad, Jr. @restorewithlove]

My 12 year old daughter just told me that she wants to be a motivational speaker. And I said, why wait? Let’s start now. #aminaspeaks

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

World Justice Project competition: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis, aimed at identifying, recognizing & promoting good practices & high-impact projects & policies designed to protect & advance the rule of law in this time of unprecedented crisis. Deadline Dec 11 '20

[World Justice Project @TheWJP]

The #WJChallenge 2021 competition is now open! Cash awards ($20,000 USD to each winner) will go to six projects that show demonstrable results and promising prospects for future progress, replication, and scaling. Apply: https://t.co/Tchh46imTg

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

What is the face of brilliance, of invaluable contributions to society? Who holds the keys to a better future for all of us? @CarverPrincipal @PBS_Atlanta @F1NE_RW @LateshiaWoodley https://t.co/Y8M89hTr0U

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

Congratulations to 2018 @TEDxDecatur speaker Linda Pearl Fils Aime, whose Pearl School of Modeling has been chosen by Pitch Black Fashion Week for the “Positive Change/Most Influential Award.” @ALadyNamedPearl #selfesteem https://t.co/3X6NqaoHZt

[TEDxDecatur @TEDxDecatur]

This Wednesday October 7 at 11am ET, @TEDxDecatur 2019 speaker Anwesha Banerjee will be on the panel of experts at a free @Toastmasters webinar on overcoming the fear of public speaking. #publicspeaking @anwesha_ban

[Toastmasters @Toastmasters]

Public speaking is not just something you do on a stage, it is a valuable skill that applies to everyday life. Stand up to public speaking—let us save you a virtual seat!
https://t.co/JQTWmLCW85
#toastmasters #publicspeaking #webinar #freewebinar #tips