Am I not human? A call for criminal justice reform

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May 31, 2017 Today's TED Talk Am I not human? A call for criminal justice reform 07:32 minutes · TED Residency For a crime he committed in his early twenties, the courts sentenced Marlon Peterson to 10 years in prison -- and, as he says, a lifetime of irrelevance. While behind bars, Peterson found redemption through a penpal mentorship program with students from Brooklyn. In this brave talk, he reminds us why we should invest in the humanity of those people society would like to disregard and discard. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The power of the individual voice It only takes one voice to create change. Be inspired to take action through these talks by brave and passionate individuals. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:49:47 NeW ON IDEAS.TED.COM How should we protect and preserve our history -- on the moon? As new moon-going efforts ramp up, space explorers must remember to safeguard what humans left there previously -- and also study it before it’s too late. Read more »   Download the TED app

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