Taalam Acey at TEDxBaltimore 2011

Speaker: Taalam Acey
"You have so, so much inspired me with your Spoken Word," said the legendary Stevie Wonder to Taalam Acey, arguably the most profound spoken word artist of the last decade. Taalam, a child of the Newark Rebellion, was raised by a single mother who was a member of the famed writer and activist Amiri Baraka's community organization. Acey is an independent artist whose work has been featured frequently on TV One and was selected as the original "number one thing you need to know about" on BET's countdown show, "The 5ive." Over the years, BET has featured and aired roughly a half dozen segments featuring Taalam Acey. He ranks among the vanguard of artists who use the internet to connect with listeners. Likewise, his KZbin videos have been seen by more than a half million viewers and he has tens of thousands of social network contacts. Taalam Acey has recorded more than a dozen CDs and authored four books. Taalam currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland.
Host: Anthony McCarthy
For more than a decade McCarthy has been a constant voice in journalism, public policy circles, and Maryland's progressive faith community. Whether as the host of three award-winning radio talk shows, as an aide to numerous national and local political leaders, or as a national speaker and lecturer on contemporary political and social issues, McCarthy has been engaged in informing, empowering and improving his community. Find out more about Anthony McCarthy here: tedxbaltimore.c...
Organizer: Mel Brennan
TEDxBaltimore's lead organizer, Mel is formerly a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology at Towson University (MD, USA) and is currently District Executive Center Director for Baltimore City with the Y of Central Maryland. A graduate of McDaniel College, Mel's doctoral work took place at the University of Stirling, Scotland UK, with a focus on human kinetics, human rights and Olympiads. Find out more about Mel Brennan here: www.ted.com/pro...
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[@Johncrowable]

As always the only poet i listen to when im tired of listen to whats around me.

[@prosperakpade5920]

7years and I'm back here..... Amazing guy

[@Thunderwolf666]

Taalam Acey literally saved my life.

[@catitita5]

there are some voices, sounds in certain moods we not able to hear...we prefer silence...in such silence I camew stumblin over this great soul, and it was and always is a truly upliftment. special thanks to mr.acey

[@MediaTerryAllen]

Yes!

[@bgreen515]

Much love to Taalam. He breaks things down till its naked and exposed to explain what most never care to question. I love the "simple and judgemental" reference to explain the mindset of religious zealots who talk of Gods plan as there way or no way. Its funny but true; well the zealots plan isnt true but there simple and judgemental mind is. We Need more thought provoking people like Mr Acey.

[@nadiabinness700]

How did i get so fortunate that the universe would lead me to know of such a wonderful soul

[@nadiabinness700]

I mean it was only natural that i learn about Bob Dylan for example but the fact that i know about this genius is a divine and wonderful twist of fate

[@clbzone]

Always love this man. He is the truth!

[@ericlylethemc]

One of the Best!

[@DenelsiaWalker]

Listening. Bravo King! ❤❤❤

[@Blessthemicciphers]

Go Taalam. Excellent!

[@matti900]

I love that guy philisophy.

[@MediaTerryAllen]

Indeed

[@fredjohnson5151]

AND WELL SAID IN JUST ABOUT 18:29 MINUTES OF "REAL TRUTH BE TOLD THE TRUTH" AND "FOOD FOR THOUGHT". "BLACK FIRST" And is uploaded back in July 3,2011 and tonight is/was to night March 31,2017.

[@Osay1216]

Genius

[@BekaShakur7]

Brother Brother Brother