A Case for Color Blindness | Coleman Hughes | TED

Racial inequality provokes passionate opinions and varied ideas of how to build a fair, equitable society. One topic that's been contentiously debated for generations is color blindness: the concept that we should look beyond race when thinking about equity. In this talk, writer and podcast host Coleman Hughes makes a case in favor of the idea, sharing why he thinks the key to reducing inequality and easing racial tensions is replacing race-based policies with class-based ones.

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[bmdecker]

If you're going to suppress someone as intellectually honest as Coleman Hughes, it's time to rethink your policy and goals.

[RandyPass]

The fact that they were contemplating not publishing this bothers me. I’m glad they did. But the fact that they considered not doing so says a lot.

[hardknoxblount]

How this talk was ever controversial within the Ted community, absolutely blows my mind. Coleman is a national treasure that speaks common sense.

[cmdrfun]

I love how they didn't post this video until the speaker had to literally ask them where it was

[brandotheone]

Coleman is a real antiracist, in the true meaning of the world. We need more people like him.

[matthewatdefiantlegends]

Great talk! Shame on TED for wanting to censor this.

[MrMatt-qsck]

"color blindness is a metaphor like warmhearted"

It's sad that Coleman needs to say obvious things like this. It shows he knows his audience. Brilliant talk.

[darrenlsapp]

This is what a TEDTalk should be. Making you rethink on an issue. Especially one where a narrative has been forced on society.

[brib_brib_brib_bri]

I'm utterly horrified that this almost did not get released. When did it become OK to start suppressing this kind of discourse?

[cgrooney]

The best TED talk of the last 5 years. Shame on how you guys treated him. Props to Coleman

[lambornD]

I have hardly watched every Ted Talk in the world, but I've certainly never seen another Ted Talk where the host walked on stage and made the presenter respond to an opposing viewpoint. This isn't normal, is it? Even then, Coleman's response was wonderful. Changing the test so that it gives back the results we want might make us feel good for a time, but it certainly doesn't fix the problem.

[codyrubino]

I wish I could "like" this more times to help get Coleman the recognition he deserves. he is an amazing thinker. Shame on TED for suppressing him...

[eric]

It is a shame to the TED organization that there were members who wanted to prevent this talk from being posted.

[zeal]

Coleman is a hero. The fact that this is being swept under the rug by political ideologues is a absolute disgrace.

[lucaswheeler]

I cannot fathom how anyone who was genuinely bothered by this talk manages to function in the day to day world. It's truly mind-blowing.

[stefanlammer]

I'm from Europe and while we have our own issues over here, I'm puzzled and somewhat frightend why this obviously correct approch is considered to be controversial.

[HungTran-gzem]

How could TED have contemplated censoring this? We need good, honest discussions like this one.

[reneesmith]

I watched this TED Talk after reading Hughes’ article today in The Free Press. I shake my head at the thought that what he has to say was in any way controversial enough to warrant almost not publishing. The TED leaders need to grow a sturdier backbone in my opinion.

[JT________________]

He is so intelligent but also performed incredibly well and came across as humble and well-meaning. Phenomenal

[vivianamullin]

Thank you for posting this very important and thoughtful talk.

Please continue to expand your channel to embrace and encourage critical thinking instead of bowing down to mainstream culture.

We, Americans, are more alike and not as divided as the mainstream media pushes.