Theo E.J. Wilson: A Black man goes undercover in the alt-right
In an unmissable talk about race and politics in America, Theo E.J. Wilson tells the story of becoming Lucius25, white supremacist lurker, and the unexpected compassion and surprising perspective he found from engaging with people he disagrees with. He encourages us to let go of fear, embrace curiosity and have courageous conversations with peop...
Theo E.J. Wilson: "Requiem For Alonzo: The Human Toll of Police Brutality"
Alonzo Ashley was just 29 years old when he was killed at the hands of the Denver Police. In this heartwrenching tribute, poet Theo E.J. Wilson explores the meaning of Black Lives Matters & imagines another world -- one where the victims of police brutality live on.
Theo E.J. Wilson: Black male privilege in the #metoo era
"Privilege tends to be a hard conversation with men. Add race to that equation, and get ready for battle. It's hard enough to get white men to acknowledge privilege, even with them accounting for 44 of our 45 presidents." So imagine talking privilege with black men! In this courageous & laugh-out-loud talk, Theo E.J. Wilson does just that, e...