What America needs is an honest conversation | Jason Carney | TEDxMountainViewCollege

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Race, religion and sexual orientation in America are closely examined.Some perceptions and stereotypes are challenged.

Jason Carney is a poet, writer, and professor at Brookhaven College in Dallas County
Community College District and Parker University. He was honored as a Legend of the National Poetry Slam in 2007. He appeared on three seasons of the HBO television series Russell Simmons' Def Poets. Jason is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the non-profit Young DFW Writers. His memoir, “Starve the Vulture” is set for release in January 2015.

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[Kaotiqua]

Met Jason in a coffeehouse in Seattle. He moved me to tears, and I took his words home. It delights me to find him here. I am thrilled to see he and his poetry are thriving.

[silindarobertson]

Had me in tears!! I loved this talk! What thing!! When we dare to step outside what we thought we knew about ourselves and more over, our families! My soul hurts for all those that were beaten and killed!!

[michaelhughes]

Was my English professor sophomore year of college, great teacher.

[rhuffines]

Truly inspiring, can't wait for the next one

[eiramhonesta]

I love this! Thank you so much for this.

[numbnut]

Bruh I thought this was about the skater