Learn how recorded and preserved stories from the past can reshape the trajectory of our history.

Daniel Horowitz is the regional manager for StoryCorps in Atlanta. Before joining StoryCorps, he pursued a Masters in History at Georgia State University and worked as a writing consultant and tutor. He has 20 years' experience in nonprofits in Atlanta and around the South organizing around labor, environmental, criminal justice, and anti-poverty issues. In addition, he has worked as a popular educator using history and historical research in educational projects with trade unions and anti-poverty organizations in Florida and Georgia. He has authored three popular education manuals, edited three others, as well as journal articles and numerous presentations.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx