Ruha Benjamin Named 2024 MacArthur Fellow: A Visionary Scholar Transforming Innovation and Social Justice
Congratulations to the brilliant Ruha Benjamin, our newest 2024 MacArthur Fellow! Her groundbreaking work explores the intersection of science, technology, and social justice, shining a light on how innovation can perpetuate inequity. From her insights on the "New Jim Code" to empowering communities to reimagine a more just future, Ruha challenges us to rethink the systems shaping our world.
New TED Talk from Ruha Benjamin on Ustopia, Imagination & the Future of Technology
A rare and record four times on the TED stage, Sarah Jones spoke at TED Possibilities 2023 to call on allies with good intentions into the conversation around cancel culture and how to take individual actions that will ultimately lead to collective action and healing.
Ready to cool down with fall celebrations? Us, too. Here's a preview!
We’ve got less than a month left of summer, so we’re already gearing up for fall! Between the welcome chill in the air and all-things-cozy, there is so much to celebrate! Check out our preview of notable months, weeks, and days below—and don’t miss your chance to book our speakers to commemorate these dates for in-person or online events for your organization.
Honoring Black History Month: Black Resistance
Here at Outspoken, we are so lucky to represent some of the leading voices within the ongoing black resistance movement. With their contributions ranging across every corner of our society, we’re highlighting some of our speakers below whose work is an undeniable force in social justice, technology, science, wealth, health, education, and more.