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Majora Carter: Greening the ghetto

http://www.ted.com In an emotionally charged talk, MacArthur-winning activist Majora Carter details her fight for environmental justice in the South Bronx -- and shows how minority neighborhood su...  
 
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dmarijohn (3 weeks ago) Show Hide
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I am watching again, and crying again. Can't wait to try to be part of the solution in my neighborhood. Praying and trusting God to point me in the right direction. Thanks again, Majora! I am also in-between two worlds, like yourself. College-Educated and living in the ghetto.
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A very good and moving speech, but I wish she spoke a little more slowly. That's the downside of having an 18 minute max, I guess.
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I cried like a baby as I watched this. This spoke to me on a very very deep level. Thanks so much for what you're doing. Taking time to speak out, speak up and use your influence in an awesomely powerful way.
Praise God for you, Majora Carter
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tamaloa (2 months ago) Show Hide
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She is my new hero! What incredible work she is doing in the south bronx!
dretriskele (2 months ago) Show Hide
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"i was offering him an opportunity" - oh yes! we need muuuch more people like this! i try my best every single day to reach that!
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I grew up poor, and I don't typically tend to sympathize with the "pity the ghetto" activists. Majora is different. She's amazing. There need to be more minds like hers in influential positions.
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You know, after watching the whole video, I take that back. I still think the only "green" stuff Al Gore really cares about is money. But Ms. Carter, on the other hand, is clearly knowledgeable and seems to genuinely believe in her cause. She actually does make many good points.
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