For her social art project, Seize Your Moments, artist Janne Willems approaches strangers and asks them to draw beautiful moments from the past week on postcards. So far, Willems has collected nearly 11,000 drawings from 30 different countries. In her endearing talk, Willems shares a moving selection of intensely personal treasured moments from ...

Class has always been a taboo subject but much of what we do is influenced by it, from the coffee we drink to the candidates we vote for. Legal scholar Joan C. Williams explains why the cultural chasm created by class conflict is at the root of US political polarization and provides some pointers on how to step back from the brink.

Companies in the US spend billions of dollars each year on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, but subtle (and not so subtle) workplace biases often cost these initiatives -- and the people they're meant to help -- big time by undermining their goals. DEI expert Joan C. Williams identifies five common patterns of bias that cause these p...

What happens if you say yes to talking to strangers? Social artist Janne Willems approached 20,000 people on the street and asked them to draw beautiful moment. A compelling story on how we can overcome prejudice and be able to listen.

What if there were never another school shooting? This talk explores how cross-age, peer-to-peer mentoring can change schools for the better.

The story of the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus in the Christian Gospel of Luke includes three specific insights and strategies—not limited to Christianity or any specifically religious context—about welcoming and including a previously marginalized and ostracized member of the community.

As an entity, the Limited Liability Company (LLC) has been extremely popular. Popular enough to lead to similar entities. John Legaré Williams explains the ins and outs of the Series LLC.

Mrs. Yang-Williams addresses on difference between Chinese and English education systems, the skills needed for 21st century economy and how to enable students in further development.

Social class expert Joan Williams reveals what is most misunderstood about the U.S. working class and what steps need to be taken to make positive change.

Johnny E. Williams is a Professor of Sociology. He specializes in social movements, political sociology, cultural sociology, racism, science and religion. Professor Williams' primary area of research investigates how culture (i.e., shared beliefs, values and meaning systems) sustains and challenges social order. He is the author of two books:...