George Floyd's Death Changed the Conversation on Race

Explore how George Floyd's death transformed the discourse on race in this 18-minute TEDx talk by Kellie Shandra Ognimba, a UN Human Rights Officer. Drawing from her background and experiences in Congo, Ethiopia, France, and her work with the United Nations, Ognimba discusses the concept of systemic racism and its embeddedness in organizations. Learn about the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement and how it has influenced efforts towards achieving racial justice. Gain insights into the transformative change agenda being implemented within the United Nations to address racism issues. Discover how Ognimba's diverse experiences, including her diplomatic work for the Republic of Congo and her PhD in Human Rights from the University Pantheon Sorbonne in Paris, contribute to her perspective on this critical global issue.