We marched for racial justice…now what? | Dr. Stephanie Bramlett | TEDxPortsmouth

Once you’ve done all the reading, and podcast listening, and attended the protests- what’s the next step in your personal racial justice journey? Educator and sociologist, Dr. Stephanie Bramlett provides a practical path forward for people of all races. Finding your intrinsic motivation, getting curious about the history of your local community, participating in small acts of activism, and leaning into discomfort are action steps that each of us can take toward racial justice.

Stephanie Bramlett is the director of equity and inclusion at Phillips Exeter Academy. She operates as the chief diversity officer of the academy, providing leadership on campus on issues such as diversity of community, student leadership, recruitment, and success of teachers, professional development, inclusive alumni engagement, and institutional equity. Stephanie is the vice president of Black Lives Matter Seacoast and a board member of People of Color in Independent Schools New England. She is a researcher of student retention, academic success, and identity development. In addition to her scholarship, Stephanie is an avid podcaster, yogi, marathon runner, aerial dancer, and exercise enthusiast.

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