BE Color Brave
Not Color Blind

Mellody Hobson
The subject of race can be very touchy. As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it's a "conversational third rail." But, she says, that's exactly why we need to start talking about it. In this engaging, persuasive talk, Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race — and particularly about diversity in hiring -- makes for better businesses and a better society. (13:45)
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Answer & Submit through Canvas:

After watching Mellody Hobson's talk, answer one question from EACH of the three sections below. 
  • Each question should be 150-250 words
  • Each question should use at least one quote from the Tedtalk (include a timestamp)
  • ​The question you pick from Section Two should quote the Tedtalk AND the text you choose.

Section 1: My Self

  1. What does this TEDtalk remind me of in my life? 
  2. What is this similar to in my life? 
  3. How is this different from my life? 
  4. Has something like this ever happened to me?
  5. How does this relate to my life?
  6. What were my feelings when I watched the TEDtalk?

Section 2: The Text

  1. What does this remind me of in another book I’ve read? 
  2. How is this TEDtalk similar to other things I’ve read? 
  3. How is this different from other books I’ve read?
  4. Have I read about something like this before?​
  5. How does this tie to concepts in Chapter 8 of our textbook?

Section 3: The World

  1. What does this TEDtalktalk remind me of in the real world?
  2. How is this TEDtalk similar to things that happen in the real world? 
  3. How is this different from things that happen in the real world? 
  4. How did this TEDtalk relate to the world around me?