On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Loudoun Youth Advisory Council will host a virtual [email protected] event, “A House Divided.” The goal of the event is to leverage the power of adolescent and adult speakers in addressing divisions in society and how they can be overcome. A virtual information meeting for interested speakers between the ages of 13 and 21 will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m.
Potential presentation topics for “A House Divided” include political polarization and societal divisions; mental health and available resources; cultural, ethnic and racial understanding and their place in determining beliefs and ideologies; and bridging the gaps between individuals and societies at odds.
To attend the informational session, complete the sign-up form at promo.tedxbrambleton.com/give-a-ted-talk. Those who want to speak at the November event can complete the application and upload their video at tedxbrambleton.com/application/. The deadline for speakers is noon Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.
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TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). The TEDx stage is not a place for political, pseudoscience, religious, commercial or promotional talks. Speakers will adhere to the guidelines outlined at storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedxcontentguidelines.pdf.
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