The radical beauty of Africa, in portraits

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March 12, 2018 Today's TED Talk The radical beauty of Africa, in portraits 13:23 minutes · TEDGlobal 2017 Throughout his colorful career and bodies of work, Iké Udé has found creative ways to reject the negative portrayal of Africans rampant in Western media. In this tour of his work, he shares evocative portraits that blend clothing, props and poses from many cultures at once into sharp takes on the varied, complex beauty of Africa. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Powerful art activism Art that doesn't just grab your attention but sends a message, makes a statement and resonates. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:27:11 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Too many teachers in the US are struggling to get by. Here's what we can do to help We entrust teachers with the world's most important job: educating our kids, says researcher and dean Gregg Garn. So why aren't we paying and treating them in a way that shows they're valued? Read more »   Download the TED app

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