Do we really understand the different levels of diversity that exist in today's world? Diversity can range from identity to thoughts. Learn how we can connect in more ways than one. Brazile teaches Speech Communication courses at Mountain View College and he directs the Minority Male Initiative for the Dallas County Community College District. He previously taught at Eastfield College where he coordinated a variety of events and campus programs targeted at engaging and retaining men of color—such as workshops on resume writing, business-professional etiquette, dress for success initiatives, and he coordinated an annual Men's Leadership & Awards Luncheon at his campus.

Brazile also has connected his Male Initiative students with various community outreach opportunities with Sharing Life of Mesquite, the YMCA, the African-American Male Academic Bowl, and the Bridge. He was named the 2015-16 Jean Sharon Griffith Student Development Leadership Award recipient and the 2017-18 Excellence in teaching award recipient at Eastfield College. 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