In this 2020 TEDxSeattle talk, Dr. Caprice Hollins explains why we often fail to have productive conversations about race, race relations, and racism in this country. Her talk sheds light on why People of Color and White people take different approaches to these conversations and what White people can do to move race conversations forward.

With over twenty years of experience leading and facilitating conversations on race, Dr. Hollins uses current events and daily moments as teaching opportunities about race relations in America today.

2:07 - Different approaches to race conversations
8:14 - Understanding the Black Lives Matter movement
14:11 - What white people can do to move the conversation forward

More to explore:
Learn more about Dr. Hollins on her website - https://culturesconnecting.com/
Watch Dexter Dias’ talk “Racism thrives on silence - speak up!”: https://www.ted.com/talks/dexter_dias_racism_thrives_on_silence_speak_up
Hear Megan Ming Francis urge a new approach to dismantling systemic racism in her talk “We need to address the real roots of racial violence”: https://www.ted.com/talks/megan_ming_francis_we_need_to_address_the_real_roots_of_racial_violence
Listen to Abigail Spanberger explain connected conversation in her talk “How to connect with people who are different than you”: https://www.ted.com/talks/abigail_spanberger_how_to_connect_with_people_who_are_different_than_you With over twenty years of experience leading and facilitating conversations on race, Dr. Caprice Hollins’ success stems from one distinct attribute—the ability to embrace her own imperfections.

Dr. Hollins stresses how she has learned to step back and reassess the “why” behind her work. She feels a clear calling, “I have the opportunity to change how this country has always treated those on the margins. I am an instrument for change.”

Her work ranges from providing culturally relevant professional development to assisting organizations in improving cross-cultural relationships while working with diverse populations.

In an effort to effectively engage all cultures, Dr. Hollins co-founded Cultures Connecting, LLC, an organization providing culturally relevant professional development workshops, keynotes, leadership coaching, and consulting services. Prior to this, she opened and served as the first Director of Equity, Race & Learning Support for Seattle Public Schools, as well as co-authored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx