TEDx Talk [2024]

The sixth annual TEDx event was held on March 15, 2024 on the campus of Bellarmine University. Selected speakers discuss the theme of "Community Resilience," exploring how and why communities become resilient. Resilient communities prepare for, adapt to, and recover from disruptive events such as natural disasters, economic downturns, and social crises. In a resilient community, individuals, organizations, and systems withstand and recover from shocks and stresses while maintaining and strengthening not only their infrastructures but also their spirits.

To understand the truth of our collective history is paramount to ensure the health and longevity of society and culture at large. When the truth of history is accurately portrayed, we can situate ourselves and our experiences precisely in the timeline and learn from our past. Professor Michael Kopp (MFA) leads an intriguing talk that analyzes the intersection of AIDS Activism and U.S. Queer Politics as a history of resilience.