Talks at Google

Adam Goodes is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). Widely considered to be a legend, Goodes holds an elite place in AFL history as a dual Brownlow Medallist, dual premiership player, four-time All-Australian, member of the Indigenous Team of the Century and representative of Australia in the International Rules Series. Mr. Goodes impact, however, goes beyond the football field - he is also well known for his community work. He is currently the CEO of the Indigenous Defence & Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC) and the co-founder of the GO Foundation. In 2014, he was recognized as Australian of the Year because of his antiracism advocacy and support of Indigenous sporting and community programs. In this episode of the Search for Racial Equity, Adam Goodes sits down with Dr. Kamau Bobb, Google's Global Lead for Diversity Strategy, to discuss the importance of celebrating his Aboriginal heritage and his experiences as a black man in Australia. The Search for Racial Equity Series is a global forum offering an in depth study and dialog of racial equity and justice, through forthright discussion and a syllabus that intends to amplify the most authentic and powerful voices of our time and of this movement. We aim to create safe spaces for the most important and authentic discussions. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video. #RacialEquity #AdamGoodes

13 Nov 20201h 4min

This episode is with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, a philosopher, award-winning author of over thirty books, and respected international faith leader. He was the recipient of the 2016 Templeton Prize and served as Chief Rabbi of the UK and Commonwealth from 1991 to 2013. In this conversation, he discusses his latest book Morality, which traces today’s crisis to our loss of a strong, shared moral code and our elevation of self-interest over the common good, and challenges us to develop a more inspiring global vision. Moderated by Googler Tim Chatwin, here is Jonathan Sacks | Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

10 Nov 202053min

This episode features Oakland-based artist and writer Jenny Odell, as she discusses her debut book "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy". Jenny examines how, by paying a new kind of attention - our most precious and overdrawn resource - we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind’s role in the environment, and arrive at more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

3 Nov 202056min

Punching the Air is a collaboration between author Ibi Zoboi and activist Dr. Yusef Salaam, one of the Exonerated Central Park Five. In this talk, Malika Saada Saar, YouTube's Global Head, Human Rights, is in conversation with the authors, and the talk is centered on the impact of hope and storytelling. Zoboi and Salaam talk about harnessing the power of art and storytelling. The Search for Racial Equity Series is a global forum offering an in depth study and dialog of racial equity and justice, through forthright discussion and a syllabus that intends to amplify the most authentic and powerful voices of our time and of this movement. We aim to create safe spaces for the most important and authentic discussions. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video. #RacialEquity #PunchingTheAir #YusefSalaam

30 Okt 20201h 3min

Derren Brown has written several best-selling books and – a first in the history of magic – has toured with eight sell-out one-man stage shows. He wrote the brilliant and candid book “Happy,” which aims to reclaim happiness and enable us to appreciate the good things in life, in all their transient glory. By taking control of the stories we tell ourselves, by remembering that 'everything's fine' even when it might not feel that way, we can allow ourselves to flourish and live more happily. In this episode, Derren discusses his work on the psychology and philosophy of well-being. Moderated by Googler Matt Brittin. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

27 Okt 202049min

Byron Allen is an American businessman, comedian, television producer. Byron is the founder, chairman and CEO of the U.S. media company, Entertainment Studios / Allen Media Group. Earlier this year, Allen published an op-ed, “Black America Speaks. America should listen,” demanding that America fulfill its promises to all its citizens by guaranteeing that everyone be granted access to opportunity, a good education, jobs, bank loans, human and civil rights. In this Talk, Corey duBrowa, VP, Global Communications and Public Affairs, and Byron discuss how we can come together to create One America. The Search for Racial Equity Series is a global forum offering an in depth study and dialog of racial equity and justice, through forthright discussion and a syllabus that intends to amplify the most authentic and powerful voices of our time and of this movement. We aim to create safe spaces for the most important and authentic discussions. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video. #RacialEquity #ByronAllen

23 Okt 20201h 18min

This episode is with Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Coffee Meets Bagel Dawoon Kang, who provides a unique lens into the world of togetherness and the lessons we are learning during these troubling times. She shares her experiences from starting a tech company as a minority female to helping pioneer the diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment at her company and in the world of dating. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

20 Okt 202046min

BAFTA and MOBO award-winning hip hop artist, writer/poet and historian Akala is a label owner and social entrepreneur who combines unique rap/rock/electro-punk sound with fierce lyrical storytelling. Author of the book Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire, Akala is well-versed in providing race and class analyses of a variety of historical eras and contemporary British society. Moderated by Dr. Kamau Bobb, this eye-opening conversation will explore the ways historical narratives are created and maintained, how Akala’s own life experiences growing up in London were shaped by these narratives, and how we can leverage the interconnectedness of the African diaspora to build solidarity and empower communities around the world. The Search for Racial Equity Series is a global forum offering an in depth study and dialog of racial equity and justice, through forthright discussion and a syllabus that intends to amplify the most authentic and powerful voices of our time and of this movement. We aim to create safe spaces for the most important and authentic discussions. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video. #Akala #RacialEquity #History

16 Okt 20201h 3min