Bryan Stevenson: We need to talk about an injustice | TED

In an engaging and personal talk -- with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks -- human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America's justice system, starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines: a third of the country's black male population has been incarcerated at some point in their lives. These issues, which are wrapped up in America's unexamined history, are rarely talked about with this level of candor, insight and persuasiveness.
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[@alexsosna7180]

After watching the movie, it made me want to write this man a letter thanking him for what he's done for Americans who are denied justice. The man is the definition of a hero. It changed my stance on death row.

[@lkeo48845]

Alex Sosna wow

[@rudyorre]

Same here. After reading his book, it's really changed my view on the death penalty.

[@susan137]

Working on death row changed my view of the death penalty.

[@anchen8580]

Alex Sosna Nice good luck

[@curtisa3rd]

We also need to apologize for leaving him alone to do the work

[@superduperjoi6800]

Who else is here in 2020? After Just Mercy

[@michellesmith4975]

I am here after JM :) Butttt.... I was also hear BEFORE Just Mercy-lol! I Love this Man and all the work he has done, and is doing! His book and the movie about his work were amazing!

[@corrynthiaiam9205]

I seen it last night

[@wahibnuur3725]

Superduperjoi I Have just seen this very sad movie and I am from East Africa I feel very sorry for black American what they had endured in Amerikkka , very very dangerously racist continent ..

[@genevraprothero135]

Best movie of 2019

[@manuelrosa4445]

My hero!!!!

[@LisD17]

Everyone go read his book, Just Mercy. It was one of the most powerful and inspiring books I've ever read.

[@duckydarkstar38]

I wish I would've bought his book instead of Jordan Peterson.

[@ronnies.3440]

Just about finished with it now. Indeed -- truly powerful!

[@hopedean6424]

@@duckydarkstar38 How was the Jordan Peterson book?

[@ashfordminer2390]

Does it make good toilet paper?

[@jamesbrown6020]

@@ashfordminer2390 why do you not like Dr Peterson?

[@molimeshulam9119]

This is legitimately the best TED Talk I've ever watched.

[@hopedean6424]

Also the 'Strange Answers to the Psycopath Test' is one of my favourites

[@TheMusicvideoVEVO]

its a shame how this has not gone viral given his extremely important message...

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Perhaps it would help if they turn on the comment section on their own channel. But i guess they got a reason why they turned it off

[@_norbertoamaral_]

When this talk was made at TED in 2012 Bryan got over one million dollars in donations from the attendees. The atmosphere was electrifying. Since then the Supreme Court of Justice changed at least one law that I know of that was mentioned in this talk as a direct result of Bryan's lobbying work. Also, his Equal Justice Initiative non profit skyrocketed since then!

[@susan137]

This video has a lot of views compared to many very good and informative videos about justice and the person system

[@msDanielp369]

everyone has a notion. but no one does anything

[@_norbertoamaral_]

@@msDanielp369 what do you mean? This guy has millions of views, raised over one million dollars at TED (I was there; look it up on their blog), managed to influence the Supreme Court of Justice in the US and recently a movie was made about him. So, what else would you like to have been done in order not to say something like "no one does anything"?!?

[@ytjhhh]

We won't be judged by our intellect, technology, design. You dont judge a society by how they treat the rich , the powerful, the privileged You judge the character of a society by how they treat the poor, the condemned, the incarcerated. Because it is in that nexus we understand truly profound things about who who we are. 16:50

[@muhaiman22]

Excellent line

[@dorindadibble5509]

Such a powerful statement!

[@whitleymaldonado]

ditto!

[@AFRICATOAMERICAPODCAST]

ytjhhh 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 God Bless Bryan

[@5678LeeLee]

AMEN

[@eduardomaxwell7817]

He should be the head of department of justice

[@nadutuakli2651]

how about the supreme court!

[@meganthomas7009]

"The way to think about it is not do people deserve to die because of the crimes they commit but do we deserve to kill?" amazing

[@TheMusicvideoVEVO]

so true

[@l337pwnage]

Yes, it is self defense.

[@LizzyRants]

@@l337pwnage In order for it to be self defense you have to be actively in danger. If you kill someone after the fact it's no longer self defense.

[@l337pwnage]

@@LizzyRants You are conflating personal self defense with what governments do. And you also have the right to defend others. If someone is a known danger, they need to be removed.

[@LizzyRants]

@@l337pwnage they can be removed by being locked up for the rest of their lives. We as a nation don't have the moral authority to decide who gets to live and die, especially in a system that is corrupt and unjust. 1 out of 9 people on death row have been exonerated. That is a horrible statistic that no one should be comfortable with. That human error will always be there. The US is the only developed nation that has the death penalty. If other countries can protect their citizens without killing those who commit crimes, we can too. We have some of the highest crime rates in the developed world so obviously the death penalty isn't working as a deterrent against crime. It's also ridiculously expensive for us tax payers.

[@potterhead7252]

He is one of the purest people on this earth, his book brought me to tears. He is a person that makes you think that there is still hope in this world, Bryan Stevenson you are an angel in disguise

[@ashok.vardhan.g]

One of the most powerful talks I have ever heard on TED. Bryan Stevenson is a very powerful speaker.

[@babyirene3188]

You need to get out more. Stevenson should be a lot angrier.

[@GameStrikerX2]

I got to hear this man speak in real life for a school field trip, it was an honor, this man is a powerful speaker.

[@alesiakinney6776]

If he were angry, he would use the Power to effect people. Anger makes people appear powerless.

[@chienjun]

Alesia Kinney b

[@neish9520]

Baby Irene I’m sure he’s quite angry-very rightfully so. However, since bruh is clearly intelligent and wants ppl to actually RECEIVE this message, he’s talking as calmly and as intelligently as is needed. Often, our anger-no matter HOW justified-is given undue attention and tha message within that anger is completely lost or diminished at best. I think he gets it. Just my opinion.

[@thegeekinthepurpl]

"We are more than the worst thing we've ever done...the moral arc of the universe is long but it bends towards justice. All of our survival is tied to the survival of everyone." This man is amazing, this TED talk is wonderful.

[@muhaiman22]

Bryan Stevenson for President

[@michaelray9113]

Mikel1988 you are stupid

[@michaelray9113]

Let's keep the racism going it makes money

[@michaelray9113]

If the woman were so strong is that why most black men are beat down and don't raise there children the right thing is not stirring up racism try pulling people together instead of tearing people apart all races have suffered

[@djmotise]

Spoken like a true white supremacist. And learn how to spell. And use punctuation if you expect anyone to understand anything you're trying to say. Ever hear of a period?

[@andersonpd1207]

@@michaelray9113 As a white woman raised in deep East Texas I can see that you really either don't understand the meaning of racism, or you are playing stupid in order to draw peoples attention away from his message. He simply told a little bit about his life and family and the rest were cold hard facts. He isn't talking about reparations or apologies owed. He is saying that our [in]justice system is very flawed. If you look at the numbers yourself from any credible government website you will see that either people of color are just inherently bad people compared to whites, or maybe, and more likely there still exist deep rooted racism in our legal system. It is not just against the people of color but also the poor. Common sense makes it easy for anyone to see that in our system someone with a very good income can hire multiple lawyers and get off with a spat on the wrist for say negligent homicide where a poor person would be appointed counsel and the public defenders often spend less than 2-3 hours with a client so the poor are not actually represented, They end up taking pleas because they are told that rather they are guilty or not they are facing 20, or 40, or life, but if they will just plead guilty they can get 2 years and then 10 years on parole. Also, 2 parent families have declined in all communities in the United States. The traditional family unit (mom, dad, and kids) in the 1950s was in the mid 90 percentile range. About 2-4 percent were whites and the black traditional family was in the low 80 percentile range. Now the traditional family unit in the united states makes up about two thirds of families and the blacks do have a dismally lower traditional family numbers than whites, but then again it is difficult to live with your wife and children if you are serving time. In the 1960s the united states government went around telling poor black families that they could receive money from the government if they would not marry their babies daddy's. Try less hate and more research. It is good for the soul.

[@AndreasGeorgiades]

Stephen Colbert sent me here. Thank you, Bryan for what you do. We are all proud of you.

[@samuelukah1376]

Andreas Georgiades Me too. Glad I found myself here

[@simonchris5426]

This is one of the best Ted Talks.

[@TheProrage509]

No Sam Hyde’s ted talk was way better

[@karlazevallos5115]

Hands down!

[@abbyloberg1313]

I teach 8th grade social studies, and have included this TED talk in my law unit for the past 7 years now. He's a powerful speaker and a true humanitarian. My colleague english teacher showed Just Mercy to our students last year. I teach in a small (mostly white) mountain town in Colorado.

[@fatcabbage]

I'm glad there are teachers like you

[@markwalton3367]

Thank you Bryan Stevenson. Thank you for helping me gain a much deeper understanding of the power of identity and compassion. The politics of fear and anger disconnect us from our humanity. So true.

[@jeckie5355]

Yep 100% true

[@The10thManRules]

"We have a justice system in this country that treats you much better if you're rich and guilty than poor and innocent. Wealth, and not culpability, shapes outcomes. And yet we seem to be very comfortable". Bryan Stevenson

[@angelicaporro4060]

favorite line: "the opposite of poverty is justice”

[@Grgrqr]

No, it’s being rich

[@hzjohnson1632]

@@Grgrqr Do some research and learn what the meaning of the sentence truly is before you come on hear and act arrogant. 🙄

[@Grgrqr]

@@hzjohnson1632 yeah, but it is being rich, no matter the context

[@hzjohnson1632]

@@Grgrqr You clearly didn't read my comment. In this context he's not talking about the everyday "literal" answer. The opposite of poverty is certainly justice.

[@geraldford878]

@@hzjohnson1632 I'm curious. The opposite of justice is injustice. So you believe that injustice is poverty. Yes I can see how injustice can ruin someone's life and hold them in poverty. I like the quote too, but what bothers me when people link that quote to racial injustice because that's injustice in itself. Just because racial profiling exists doesn't mean it's the only reason for injustice. It's sad to me that so many intelligent people will die on a hill before being opened minded and look deeper.

[@tinkerhelll]

One of the more inspiring TED talks I've watched. Wish our country had more folks like this running things.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Bryan says people think it's not their problem. I say if we all solve our own problems, where is the scope for our country's problems, and thus leaders from amongst a problem free society will bring the peace & harmony humans deserve and all desire for.

[@Justaguy397]

This guy is a true story teller

[@Happy2BUp]

How does a human hear this injustice and turn his/her head? When Bryan speaks "If I lived during the lynchings, I would have not allowed it," "If I lived during slavery, I would not have allowed it," " If I lived during the "terrorizing" of black/brown people, I would have done something to stop it," I reflected on how often I have thought those thoughts and heard those words from people who believe their passionate positions. I realize I need to move beyond, "If I lived..." to how I live today. Share the injustices. Encourage discussions to change the "narrative," move to give hope to someone with no hope, believe I can make a difference by moving out of my comfort zone. I am living now. I will...

[@TheMusicvideoVEVO]

so true

[@JourneywithMAMAZURI-hb8nr]

YOU ARE BRAVE. THERE ARE MANY LIKE YOU WHO ACTED WITH COURAGE. CONTINUE TO BE COURAGEOUS.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Yes... And sobriety is a truly invaluable virtue. Srimad-bhagavatam 6.2.2 Translation Alas, how painful it is that irreligion is being introduced into an assembly where religion should be maintained. Indeed, those in charge of maintaining the religious principles are needlessly punishing a sinless, unpunishable person. Purport The Viṣṇudūtas accused the Yamadūtas of violating the religious principles by attempting to drag Ajāmila to Yamarāja for punishment. Yamarāja is the officer appointed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to judge religious and irreligious principles and to punish people who are irreligious. However, if completely sinless people are punished, the entire assembly of Yamarāja is contaminated. This principle applies not only in the assembly of Yamarāja, but throughout human society also. In human society, properly maintaining religious principles is the duty of the king’s court or the government. Unfortunately, in this yuga, Kali-yuga, the religious principles are tampered with, and the government cannot properly judge who is to be punished and who is not. It is said that in the Kali-yuga if one cannot spend money in court, one cannot get justice. Indeed, in courts of justice it is often found that magistrates are bribed for favorable judgments.

[@c.f.patterson8144]

My son, who just happens to be incarcerated in the state of Wisconsin, brought me here. My ONLY child received a 25 year sentence, for PROVEN self defense, has spent 8 yrs in prison because the judge WOULD NOT address the questions that the jurors posed when asking for clarification on the charges, the prosecutor TOLD LIE after LIE instead of presenting the facts that led to my Son having to defend himself as well as the BLATANT tampering with evidence and witnesses. While in the process of obtaining our own EXPERIENCED criminal law attorney, the judge declared my Son as indigent and appointed an attorney that admitted to NEVER HAVING the experience of a criminal law case...AND the fact that this court appointed attorney was under criminal investigation for misconduct!! Oh I forgot to mention that because the trial took place about a week before Xmas that year, the case was "rushed" because the judge announced that "we need to wrap this up... It's almost Christmas and I have things to do." This statement is in the transcripts!!

[@JourneywithMAMAZURI-hb8nr]

WOW!!!!!! WOW!!!! I BACK TO LAW SCHOOL.

[@erinwilliams8136]

I will pray 🙏 for you & your son. I myself live in Wisconsin.

[@MeanKno]

Wow. Wtf?

[@pamalabotts7162]

You see this is what happens when the system functions with impunity. With no checks and balances my advice 1.write to your son 2. Write for and on behalf of your son to everyone you think may/can help 3. Join or begin a group for mothers of the incarcerated start with me [e-mail] Note: I pray that you will respond to my invitation....peace n blessings!!!

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

PRAYERS FOR U & UR SON Srimad-bhagavatam 6.2.2 Translation Alas, how painful it is that irreligion is being introduced into an assembly where religion should be maintained. Indeed, those in charge of maintaining the religious principles are needlessly punishing a sinless, unpunishable person. Purport The Viṣṇudūtas accused the Yamadūtas of violating the religious principles by attempting to drag Ajāmila to Yamarāja for punishment. Yamarāja is the officer appointed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to judge religious and irreligious principles and to punish people who are irreligious. However, if completely sinless people are punished, the entire assembly of Yamarāja is contaminated. This principle applies not only in the assembly of Yamarāja, but throughout human society also. In human society, properly maintaining religious principles is the duty of the king’s court or the government. Unfortunately, in this yuga, Kali-yuga, the religious principles are tampered with, and the government cannot properly judge who is to be punished and who is not. It is said that in the Kali-yuga if one cannot spend money in court, one cannot get justice. Indeed, in courts of justice it is often found that magistrates are bribed for favorable judgments.

[@jklwjk]

I came to this TED talk from a speaking and presenting course and received vastly much more than an example of good speaking skills. Thank you, Byran Stevenson.

[@Carollnn]

We watched this in my criminal law class. Very moving. Sometimes studying law, you forget that there is a thing called "justice."

[@BilalBrown]

One of my favourite TED talks. Exposing U.S. double standards.

[@Cassio234967]

e muito atual para a situação no Brasil também

[@user-ud2iu5wm2n]

The best talk I've ever heard.

[@spacefreak4563]

This man, right here, Bryan Stevenson has the longest standing ovation in TED history. HATS OFF TO HIM!!!

[@elsavillasenor-day2909]

I just saw the "Just Mercy" movie. Wow, I'm so impressed by what Mr. Stevenson is doing for our human race. I love this quote "Keep your eye on the prize and hold on." - Bryan Stevenson

[@Krfran14]

He deserves some sort of Noble Peace prize.. Just so inspiring.

[@k.williams6571]

kayla francis AGREED!!!

[@Calibsodany]

well he just did ;) he actually go the 'alternative nobel' award!! www.alabamanews.net/2020/10/01/279878/

[@hzjohnson1632]

@@Calibsodany He truly deserves it!

[@arshsingh1984]

I've been listening to this particular TED Talk since 2012. I come back to it year after year. It is honestly the crown jewel of TED. Love this man..

[@ytjhhh]

We have a system of justice in our country that treats you much better if you are rich and guilty than if you are poor and innocent. Wealth not culpability shapes outcomes. Very true' Bryan Stevenson. 6:45

[@samxiao8843]

ytjhhh Society is not justice, but efficiency. Do you treat pigs as well as dogs?

[@bradstarkey7369]

yep OJ proved that

[@JK-ts1dp]

ytjhhh money talks. It's very expensive at the Doctors office as it is for good legal representation.

[@TheMusicvideoVEVO]

its terrible

[@jamilaaali9127]

Deep you Americans have a lot of work to do

[@VZAAGE]

Grandma tells him not to tell anybody... gets on TED and first thing out of his mouth...

[@TchrReinvented]

Yes, it was funny because his Grandma shared the very same secrets and expectations with ALL her grandkids! His first story got everybody to listen!

[@albertliii2187]

@James Gray I'm almost certain he understands that. However, TED is a platform that helps bring awareness to the issue regardless of who is in the audience at that time; obviously it reaches a much larger audience in various ways.

[@johnsonaak7192]

Albert L III thank you 🙏

[@CyberBuki]

I noticed that, too! He could have at least said, 'my grandmother released me'..... but it is a great story, and I am so glad he told it

[@teriw56]

Maybe he does, and is glad to speak to those very people.

[@michellekalski8823]

Just finished his book, "Just Mercy". Overflowing with respect for him. Compassionate, brilliant and unwavering in his work to help the most vulnerable among us.

[@anshusharma1983]

"We are all better than the worst thing that we have done." What an amazing and powerful thought.

[@kindface]

I’m Asian. I came here because last night, I stumbled on Jon Stewart’s KZbin channel featuring Bryan Stevenson. I’d never heard of him until last night. This man is special. Despite the centuries of injustice to black Americans in the US, this man soaks without anger. Instead he speaks with humanity; collected and supremely articulate. This man is special indeed.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Srimad-bhagavatam 6.2.2 Translation Alas, how painful it is that irreligion is being introduced into an assembly where religion should be maintained. Indeed, those in charge of maintaining the religious principles are needlessly punishing a sinless, unpunishable person. Purport The Viṣṇudūtas accused the Yamadūtas of violating the religious principles by attempting to drag Ajāmila to Yamarāja for punishment. Yamarāja is the officer appointed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to judge religious and irreligious principles and to punish people who are irreligious. However, if completely sinless people are punished, the entire assembly of Yamarāja is contaminated. This principle applies not only in the assembly of Yamarāja, but throughout human society also. In human society, properly maintaining religious principles is the duty of the king’s court or the government. Unfortunately, in this yuga, Kali-yuga, the religious principles are tampered with, and the government cannot properly judge who is to be punished and who is not. It is said that in the Kali-yuga if one cannot spend money in court, one cannot get justice. Indeed, in courts of justice it is often found that magistrates are bribed for favorable judgments."

[@Burst644]

Respect 👏🏾 as a black man, I respect you too

[@indyd9322]

Holy crap! That was one of the best speeches I've heard in a long, long time. God bless this brave, compassionate person.

[@earlbutler4403]

Phenomenal, that's all I can say about this video! Brian Stevenson is so on target. Society as a whole must fix the judicial system. It's bias, prejudice, and complete and utterly chaos, must end!

[@nynaevealmeera]

It is a difficult read. The book expounds on the ideas he presented in this TED talk, but more importantly he gives a human face to the cases he handled rather than the statistics we usually hear. I think everyone who cares about social justice should read it.

[@proelium555]

I'm french and we haven't got the death sentence in France. This talk permit me to see that the injustice exist in the World and that's a problem. I've an exposed tommorow at school and i'll speak about this talk because it touched me. I'm sorry for my bad english, don't hesitate to correct me :) Thank's for reading.

[@samjones5322]

+proelium555 you have really good English. i couldn't tell the difference

[@proelium555]

Yes, there was the death penalty in France, and it was abolished in 1981 after the François Mitterrand's election. So, yes, we could be condemn to death before 1981 in France. (PS: Don't hesitate to tell me again your thoughts if you note that I don't understand very well what you said)

[@kevinwu1999]

proelium555 i thought you meant that France never had the death penalty and i was really suprised that my history would fail me

[@jadsayegh6283]

+proelium555 tu veux dire exposé? c'est "presentation"

[@proelium555]

Merci !

[@reilila9985]

This TED should have 7.925.024.902 views. The current estimated population of the planet. Incredibly inspiring.

[@ezyfnef]

People talk about frogs on TED and rake in millions of views but a topic this crucial to the integrity of our society gets about 300k. Distasteful!

[@jonathanakerele8006]

+ezyfnef Says a whole lot about the sad state of where people's heads are at: stuck in the sand. Don't want to pay attention to the social crises devastating nature (corporate pollution) and humanity (violent crime/war) so instead they bombard themselves with everything stupid from celebrity gossip or reality TV drama.

[@Max-vb6le]

+Jonathan Akerele Human nature at its finest. This is not okay.

[@mattwoodproperty]

To be fair tho, quadcopters and 3D printers are soooooo cool.

[@Max-vb6le]

matthew wood That are cool.

[@ZainabeMahdi]

+Max Pharms It's animal nature I would say. We're devolutioning ): Because to be a true human being is to be caring and compassionate

[@graycenmurray3611]

Just watched Just Mercy. It reminded my why I'm working to get to law school and changed my opinion on the death penalty. Best movie I have ever seen.

[@tinachiu]

I walked into the theater in Taipei today, and I picked Just Mercy randomly. It was a great movie which made me shed tears a couple of times, and it was shocking, powerful, and inspiring to me. I’m glad I get to see this story on the other side of the globe, and I hope messages from this Ted talk are well spread in the world. No matter what you think about death penalty, this story deserves to be heard.

[@arethabestmktg]

Wow. What a conversation. Until we (America) are willing to face the 'dark and difficult things', we (America) will continue to uphold racism, discrimination and injustice. This was chilling yet hopeful. Congratulations Mr Stevenson on your work.

[@arethabestmktg]

End of YOUR story. Oh look, another deluded white "But I have black friends!" sheep. Your kind will soon die out and then we can talk about racism in America being non-existent. I guess slaves in America was such a small number that it 'statistically didn't exist either just enough to account for this white blood running through my veins. Hey cuz, lol. END OF STORY.

[@scoop0122]

Utterly inspiring . I donate to EJI every month. Wish it was more but got lots of grand Kids. Bryan Stevenson is an amazing person. Please give to EJI !

[@mcgheebarbara]

I just spent the last 23:41 minutes with a lump in my throat. I am moved. Being of mixed races and having a history of experiencing the brutality of our justice system, this was awe inspiring. If we could ALL just ingest this talk and then act on it.

[@jaquii77]

I have no words I’ve discovered this man’s existence a month ago and have just now watched this TED talk and I am in awe. I cried of pain watching the movie version of his book “Just mercy” knowing that it is based on real life stories. He is actually inspiring👏🏾

[@deowil1]

Oh, I just love Bryan's grandma. She was a wise Queen and a woman with high moral character for all times. Because she was shrewd she could see into the future. Her love for the family was so awesome and that love and sincerity was passed down to her grandchildren. We ALL NEED grandmothers like her that can encourage mankind all over the world to "do the right thing when the right thing seems to be the hardest."

[@juleeninspires]

This presentation is super powerful, I'm brought to tears. I don't know you but I feel extremely proud of you, your work and what you stand for.

[@elley7985]

I know this was made a while ago but I just finished reading "Just Mercy" and I realize now how stupid america is as a country and I'm so glad there's people like him in this world to make us better and who actually want to help people who need the help. Thank you to Bryan

[@elishajacobs5715]

Awesome speaker! Had an opportunity to see him speak live today. Life changing

[@elizabethsmith1162]

He is my hero. I have watched this Ted Talk many times to bring me inspiration. I am working on my social work degree and I know I have a very emotionally taxing career ahead of me. There are so many quotes I have taken from this talk and tell myself when I am feeling overwhelmed. Thank you, Bryan Stevenson, for the work that you do.

[@its_aaliyah8812]

This is the second time I watched this video after a couple of years. When I watched it the first time, I watched it with the program I was in that helped first-gen and low-income students get into college, and it moved me. This second time, I am a first-year criminology major who was on the verge of switching my major to business because that's more practical. His whole message, especially his final statement, "keep your eyes on the prize, hold on," brought me to tears. It reminded me of the reason I wanted to become a criminology major in the first place. Now I'm not going to drop criminology; if anything, I'm going to double major. Mr. Stevenson's message was inspiring and reminded me that we need people brave enough to defend those who need defending and courageous people to fix our broken justice system.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

🙏🏻 Srimad-bhagavatam 6.2.2 Translation Alas, how painful it is that irreligion is being introduced into an assembly where religion should be maintained. Indeed, those in charge of maintaining the religious principles are needlessly punishing a sinless, unpunishable person. Purport The Viṣṇudūtas accused the Yamadūtas of violating the religious principles by attempting to drag Ajāmila to Yamarāja for punishment. Yamarāja is the officer appointed by the Supreme Personality of Godhead to judge religious and irreligious principles and to punish people who are irreligious. However, if completely sinless people are punished, the entire assembly of Yamarāja is contaminated. This principle applies not only in the assembly of Yamarāja, but throughout human society also. In human society, properly maintaining religious principles is the duty of the king’s court or the government. Unfortunately, in this yuga, Kali-yuga, the religious principles are tampered with, and the government cannot properly judge who is to be punished and who is not. It is said that in the Kali-yuga if one cannot spend money in court, one cannot get justice. Indeed, in courts of justice it is often found that magistrates are bribed for favorable judgments." Well-wishes... 🙏🏻

[@kinkyyogi]

I saw him speak at University of Michigan last night,it was incredible. laughed and cried all the way through.

[@LuciaLopez1114]

He spoke today at my University and it was truly an amazing speech

[@d.alexis8439]

52 years old??? He look 30!

[@jaredndisang1304]

Probably cos he doesn't drink - I guess it's too late for me 😥

[@jczlcheeze]

Jared Ndisang its never too late buddy

[@Risk-on1]

Danielle Robinson black don't crack.

[@SuperYoshr]

They said the same about my father. :P

[@seeno1]

Danielle Robinson hmm he looks mid 40's

[@Angela-vz4yq]

An intern at my office suggested this TEDX...I heard him on NPR awhile ago (I THINK it was him) and LOVE his life journey - life work!

[@paulabear101]

Bryan Stevenson- I am so proud of what you do and who you are. I don’t know any answers, but you help me to ask better questions of myself and if necessary, others. An open, questioning mind, with a compassionate heart, is an undervalued treasure in this world of ours. Keep the faith, my friend 🤩

[@jeffrichied4521]

Also read The Sun Does Shine by Ray Hinton, one of the inmates he defended. Very compelling

[@peatea3658]

This is one of the heart wrenching book I have read. My heart bleeds after knowing he had to spent 30 years for something he has not committed

[@laurenlynch3115]

That book was amazing and inspiring!

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Happy birthday to Mr Anthony Ray Hinton June 1.

[@OssamaLamlum]

"In too many places, the opposite of poverty is justice." well said.

[@ariyanasway9531]

Thank you for words of encouragement. It's much needed I always try to be considerate,kind, non-judgemental. Only to feel judged and excluded on a basic human level daily. Not always but over the last 25yrs I moved from NYC to upstate NY and have dealt with a feeling of dissapointment and discouragment on a basic human level. Thank you so much. God Bless you

[@maryannemagnier1404]

My all-time personal hero. I highly encourage everyone to read this incredible man's incredible book!

[@pumpkinseed1981]

I love this guy! Bryan's heart is pure and he is very passionate about helping others. The movie Just Mercy was great... The book was even better! God bless him!

[@mariebaumbach7345]

this is the first time i saw a standing ovation on a ted talk

[@SuryD]

I’m giving you a standing ovation in my kitchen Mr. Stevenson! THANK YOU for keeping your eye on the prize and THANK YOU for bringing us along for a small part of your journey. ❤️

[@jujubee90275]

I have so much love and respect for this beautiful man.

[@nicolah.6454]

One of the most amazing people to exist in the history of our human race. I remember stumbling upon this TED talk many, many years ago and just being blown away by this man's compassion and drive to attain justice for the persecuted and discriminated. Glad many people got the chance to learn about him and his story through Just Mercy. Just, God bless him.

[@bonitab7881]

No matter how many times I listen to Brian Stevenson speak he always touches my heart!!! He's so compassionate! He's so warm hearted! He's so empathetic! He's so dedicated! He's so steadfast! He's so selfless! He possess so many positive characteristics it's difficult to remember all of them! God bless him for being him! 🙏🏽🥰💯👌🏽👍🏽🤗

[@nicolesim1427]

Every once in a while, I always find myself returning to this talk. Ted Talks are always interesting, and there is a vast range of talks on different subject matter. But this talk is one of the few which had me listening to every single word.

[@monikac.sanchez6967]

I was so proud of his speach that it touched something deep in my soul. Spectacular speach!

[@JockinTheTootsie]

Bryan Stevonson conducts himself so beautifully. This is the most inspiring, eye-opening Ted Talk I've ever heard. I feel the urge to actually do something when all this time I thought I didn't have the power to.

[@SarahColantonio]

This video is must-view "homework" for the equity work we do. Incredible. Thank you for sharing.

[@Diligently2U]

There is power in the advice to our young. My father a Las Vegas Firemen told me as a young 6 year old to never gamble. I have kept my word. But I believe placed in my young mind to take he to his warning was understood and could not be refused because I had NO KNOWN INFORMATION to do so. Give your babies your wisdom young and be there example of love peace strength power and endurance.

[@ranabanana3459]

An extremely inspirational, eloquent and beautiful speech.

[@JK-zu3lp]

" That's going to make you tired tired tired... That's why you've got to be brave, brave, brave..", Thank you for sharing your wisdom, your truth and for being brave Bryan Stevenson!

[@IamDrNana]

I read Mr. Hinson’s book “The Sun Dies Shine,” and I was so inspired by Mr. Stevenson I had to read his boon “Just Mercy.” Your grandmother was right, you are special. God bless you and thank you for your dedication.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Happy birthday to Mr Anthony Ray Hinton June 1st. Loved his book "The Sun does Shine"..

[@JoeMathdude]

One of the most succinct and brillant thoughtss in Bryan Stevenson's unforgettable talk is his remark about the opposite of Poverty being Justice. The inequality of opportunity is truly the root of many of our society's problems.

[@sheilabrown6255]

I love his talks on Justice and what he is doing to implement change.I hope someone like Bryan would do the same in England 🇬🇧 Thanks for being an inspiration

[@chedbeckford8067]

This is a message everyone should hear. Also, in terms of public speaking this is an absolute masterclass!!

[@ruth9247]

I am reading his book “just mercy” now. I’ve also visited the legacy museum in Montgomery, AL. It’s heartbreaking reading/hearing the injustice done in this country. I recommend everyone to read his book “Just Mercy” and visit the legacy museum. Bryan Stevenson is really making a big impact. His telling stories are amazing. We need more good people like him working for the system.😢

[@little_shop_of_pain1624]

I read "Just Mercy" for my AP English Comp. class junior year in highschool. Now I'm a Criminal Justice and English double major watching this for my CRJU Intro class. Full circle!

[@writersblock26]

Thank you for posting this, TED.

[@ironborn4389]

I am currently reading his book 'Just Mercy' and it is absolutely incredible. What a wonderful man. Very informative , inspirational and empowering.

[@alexbrenneman6]

This gave me a new outlook on America.

[@59ezekiel]

Such an important prophetic voice on an issue we are all impacted by one way or another. Thank you Bryan!

[@candiegirll]

I did not want him to stop talking! 😳

[@louisrichard5194]

Thank you Mr. Stevenson. What a great lesson you give us all. With ALL my respect.

[@isabelleschwartz5855]

Well deserved standing ovation. Thank you very much Sir!

[@badhamian]

Thank god for Bryan Stevenson and people like him that walk this earth.

[@KenzNguyen]

It's really inspiring of this talk. My respect, sir! Especially the "non-alcohol" thing.

[@antmansales]

Who’s here after the movie! Michael B Jordan deserves a Oscar !!

[@kierah6087]

Even looked it up on 60 mins

[@hzjohnson1632]

@@minniekay240 It's absolutely disgusting. That sheriff was the most annoying person on the planet. And the fact that he's real and didn't get fired is unbelievable.

[@adittyachoudhary7735]

Millions have read about Atticus Finch and adore the character ...... but here we have a greater hero whose voice demands to be heard. Take a bow, Brian!

[@julieelizabeth510]

A phenomenal talk. Hats off and thumbs up to Mr Stevenson. James Baldwin said: Trust in life and it will teach you, in joy and sorrow; all you need to know.

[@thunderbolt7140]

1. Love your mom 2. Always do the right thing even if its the hard thing 3. Never drink alcohol

[@pwelchster]

Bryan Stevenson for president.

[@ANC2002]

This man is truly amazing and inspiring. I just finished his book "Just Mercy" .... In reading it, I felt a wide array of emotions: sadness, anger, hope, disgust, but most of all I felt inspired. I really enjoyed this TED talk and I highly recommend Bryan Stevenson's book.

[@jinzhihliao7165]

I am so glad that I read the book. It was truly eye-opening for me. All I wanna do now is give this man a big hug because I really admire his courage and determination. Thank you Mr. Stevenson for giving us a great inspiration.

[@cadburynigeriaplc]

here after watching "JUST MERCY" - 2019

[@Vnexpress1203]

Preet B podcast sent me here.

[@SDBR]

It's a shame how few views this video has...

[@user-pq3gw6wb4n]

Indeed......

[@kimo7238]

It does have more than 3 million views on the TED Talks site.

[@GreenSlugg]

It's more than half a million now.

[@melissadavis7891]

love ye one another God says it.

[@jacquelinejacksonfabre9290]

Our humanity depends on everyone's humanity. The opposite of poverty is not Wealth, the opposite of poverty is Justice. The compacity of everyone to contribute to community perspective that is hopeful. To commit ourselves to Truth and Reconciliation. I love Truth and I love you Bryan Stevenson for you speak a truth with Compassion and such humbleness of mind. I hear you and I am able to receive the message. You Bryan Stevenson is of the same mind. Every thing that you have shared is what I have been saying. And to see you utilize your voice, position, and platform to speak to a audience that is not readily available to me. It's good to see that you are committed and the courage to shine the light on these issues of Injustice and the effects of it. I hope that you and Van Jones come to meet one another, you guys are speaking on same like issues. Keep your eyes on the prize. God bless you and your family even more.

[@bookwormsurfer]

If every American was this wise and beautiful....what a nation we would be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!