How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them

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DECEMBER 15, 2014 TODAY’S TED TALK Vernā Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them 17:49 minutes · TEDxBeaconStreet Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we've seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner, in Staten Island, New York. Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable. In a funny, impassioned, important talk, she shows us how. Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY The pursuit of justice Behold, courage. These speakers have the fortitude to stand up to some of the world's greatest injustices.Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 2:01:27