This talk discusses treating the word "No" as your super power. Many people have a hard time saying no. Porcia Lavette Hammond worked in education for over 25 years. Her dedication to providing quality programs for students at risk is her passion. Porcia believes every child deserves a nurtured educational experience where they feel valued and are free to express themselves without judgment. 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

This talk discusses exploring single motherhood and learning how to find space yourself while not seeing motherhood as a burden. Learning how to embrace being a single mom but understanding that it's not all you are. Jahara Davis is a passionate, award-winning educational leader whose career has been defined by service, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to student success. As the founding Vice Principal at Durham Early College of Health Sciences, Jahara brings a wealth of experience and a bold vision for building inclusive, equity-driven learning environments that prepare students for college and careers in the health sciences.Jahara’s leadership has been celebrated locally and nationally. She is a two-time Teacher of the Year, the 2023 Durham Public Schools Teacher of the Year, and was named a 2023 NCCU 40 Under 40 Award Recipient. Additional honors include CIAA’s Food Lion High School Educator of the Year, the Velle Cares Foundation Teacher of the Month (December 2022), and being featured in NCCU’s Collected Lady Eagle Oral History Project, which honors 43 Black women graduates with justice-based careers. 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

ปัญหาสิ่งที่แวดล้อมเป็นสิ่งที่ทุกคนต่างรับรู้ว่ามีอยู่ แต่จะมีสักกี่คนที่รู้ว่ามันส่งผลกระทบต่อธรรมชาติและสัตว์นานาพันธ์ุอย่างไร ต้นตอของปัญหาเกิดจากสิ่งไหน และใครกันที่จะต้องเข้ามาดูแลปัญหานี้ในวันที่โลกกำลังแย่ลง และทุกคนกำลังหันหลังและไม่เห็นถึงความสำคัญของ "ธรรมชาติ" วิน - กตัญญู วุฒิชัยธนากร นักสิ่งแวดล้อม ช่างภาพ และ ผู้เคยได้รับรางวัลชนะเลิศ The Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year for 2022 อยากจะชวนทุกคนมาทำความเข้าใจและหาคำตอบของคำถามถึงปัญหาสิ่งแวดล้อมผ่านเสียงของเยาวชนอายุ 17 ปีคนนี้ที่อยากจะเห็นธรรมชาติดีขึ้น ที่จะนำไปสู่ความเชื่อของวินที่ว่า "มนุษย์จะอยู่ร่วมกับธรรมชาติได้โดยไม่ต้องทำลาย" ได้กลายเป็นความจริงได้ในสักวันหนึ่งThis 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 The issue of the environment is something everyone acknowledges exists, but how many people know how it impacts nature and different animal species? What’s causing the problem, and who’s supposed to fix it?As the world gets worse and people ignore the importance of "nature," Win - Katanyou Wuttichaithanakorn, an environmentalist, photographer, and winner of the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year for 2022, wants to invite everyone to understand and find answers to environmental problems through the voice of this 17-year-old youth who dreams of a better natural world. This will lead to Win's belief that "humans can coexist with nature without destroying it" becoming a reality someday.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 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

ในช่วงชีวิตของเด็กวัย 12 ปีจะมีอะไรไปมากกว่าการเรียนหนังสือให้เก่ง เป็นที่ยอมรับของคนในสังคมเพื่ออนาคตที่ดี วัย 12 ปีจึงเป็นเหมือนจุดพลิกผันชีวิตเด็กคนหนึ่งในการเริ่มโตไปอีกขั้น แต่หนึ่งสิ่งที่พวกเขาต้องการมากที่สุดคงเป็นการเป็น “ที่รัก” ของพ่อและแม่ ความคาดหวังนี้เป็นแรงกดดันไม่น้อยให้เด็กอยากที่จะเรียนให้เก่งและเฟ้นหาทุกหนทางในการทำให้พวกเขาภูมิใจที่สุดจิรัล – ดุลชยธร บูลภัทรปกรณ์ เยาวชนต้นแบบสาขา ทักษะฝีมือและอาชีพ รวมถึงเป็นตัวแทนแข่งหุ่นยนต์ระดับนานาชาติ ก็มีแนวทางที่ชัดเจนคือการพยายามจะเรียนให้เก่ง และแข่งขันให้ชนะ เพื่อการเป็น “ที่รัก” ของครอบครัว แต่ถ้าเรียนไม่เก่งละ? แข่งแพ้ละ? จิรัลเริ่มตั้งคำถามนี้อยู่ในหัวเพราะกลัวการ “ไม่เป็นที่รัก” อีกต่อไปการตั้งคำถามนั้นอยู่ในหัวของจิรัลถูกคิดวนซ้ำไปมาอยู่หลายครั้ง จนนำไปสู่การตกตะกอนและบทสรุปของเด็กวัย 12 ปีที่เชื่อว่า “เราจะเอาชนะตัวเองจากความคาดหวัง” จิรัลจึงอยากจะส่งต่อเรื่องราวนี้ เผื่อว่าครอบครัวที่มีลูกที่กำลังพยายามเพื่อเป็นที่รักจนกลายเป็นความกดดัน จะได้รับคำตอบง่าย ๆ จากชีวิตในวัย 12 ปีของจิรัลThis 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 What's more important in the life of a 12-year-old than being the top student? Being accepted by society for a successful future. At this age, children reach a critical turning point in their lives as they transition to the next levels of life. However, one of their greatest desires is to be "loved" by their parents. This expectation places significant pressure on children to excel academically and find ways to make their parents proud.Jirun – Dulchayathorn Bulpatarapakorn, a role model for young people, has skills and careers that include being a representative for international robot competitions. He has a clear guideline, just like other children: strive to study well and compete to win in order to be "loved" by the family. But what if he is not academically inclined? What if he loses a competition? These questions began to plague Jirun's mind as he feared no longer being "loved."This question replayed in Jirun's mind countless times, leading him to realize that, as a 12-year-old, he needed to overcome his own expectations. Jirun wanted to share this story, simple answers, and his own experiences to help families with children who are struggling to feel loved and are experiencing stress.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 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

Interesting people aren’t introverts or extroverts, they are people that choose to connect with others around them. This talk discuss how we should learn from other people's journey. Chris Pyeatt, holding an M.S. in Communications from Johns Hopkins University, is a visionary marketing and advertising leader based in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area, boasting over 26,000 LinkedIn followers. Renowned for their ability to craft authentic, resonant narratives, Chris has empowered hundreds of professionals to discover their unique stories, unlocking transformative career shifts, enhanced personal alignment, and greater financial success. With 45 professional endorsements highlighting their expertise, Chris excels at creating strategies that captivate and inspire. 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

This talk introduces a different framework to justice. Carena discusses restorative justice as a concept versus approaching justice with anger. Carena Lemons is an attorney, actor, and thought leader with more than 23 years of experience in employment, entertainment, and litigation law. A graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law, she has taught legal writing there and contracts at Duke University’s Paralegal Program. She also created and hosted the television talk show It’s Your Life, which brought legal education to the community. With nearly a decade of acting experience, Carena also performs in musical theater and is a professional singer. Through her TEDx Talk, she challenges audiences to see justice not as revenge, but as healing—a path toward restoration and growth. 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