[Applause] I've been a criminal defense lawyer for 13 years. I've worked on all types of cases from a speeding ticket to manslaughter and everything in between. I've learned a lot in my career and I wanted to share some of those things with you today.There are three basic roles of a criminal defense lawyer. First is a guide through the complex and idiosyncratic legal system. Second is as a storyteller outlining the client's unique circumstances and situations. And third is as a combatant using cross-examina ...

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[Music] [Applause] I grew up in Los Angeles, primarily in Englewood, but my roots are in Venice, California. When I was younger, my family and I moved to Englewood. But here's the interesting part.We didn't go to school there. Instead, we went to school in Santa Monica. And we weren't the only ones.Over 60% of the minority students in that school were commuting from communities just like mine. Even before that, we lived in Chevat Hills and went to school just down the street. But after we moved to Inglewood ...

Sexual Violence & Consent Education - The statistics in Australia show that one in five women and one in 20 men have experienced sexual violence [5] - A staggeringly small amount of those who experience sexual violence will actually report it to the police, and less than 10% of those cases will actually go to a guilty verdict in court [6] - Consent Labs has educated over 100,000 people across Australia in every single state and territory since 2016 [11][12] Challenges in Consent Education - Young age of educators can lead to a lack of credibility [13] - Denial from schools that the sex education curriculum needs to be fixed is a common challenge [15] - Taboo surrounding the topic of sexual consent makes it difficult to implement programs [16] Advocacy & Change - Advocacy doesn't have a one-size-fits-all approach; it's about choosing the right lever, audience, and time [23][24] - Speaking up is essential, and collaboration and expertise are valuable tools for advocacy [23][24] - Even small actions, like calling out inappropriate behavior or supporting a friend, can contribute to meaningful change [25][26]

Core Message - The speech advocates for destigmatizing disabilities through education and awareness, inspired by personal experiences with the speaker's sister [4][5][9] - The speaker emphasizes that disabilities are a normal part of society and should be recognized as such to remove the associated stigma [11][13][14] Personal Journey & Motivation - The speaker's involvement in pageants from a young age provided a platform to advocate for disability awareness [1][2][3][11] - The birth of the speaker's sister with spina bifida significantly impacted the family, leading to a desire to create a more inclusive and understanding environment [4][5][6] Initiative & Future Goals - The "Just Say Hi" initiative aims to destigmatize disabilities through education and awareness, encouraging open conversations and understanding [9][10] - The speaker plans to develop "Just Say Hi" into a nonprofit organization to provide financial assistance to families of children with disabilities for home accessibility modifications [12] Redefining Pageants - The speech challenges the stigma surrounding pageants, portraying them as platforms for empowering young women to speak out on important issues [13] - Pageants are presented as a means of personal development, providing a voice and the power to advocate for others [13]

[Music] Good morning, good afternoon everybody. Uh my name is Arman Chinani. I'm 15 years old and I come here from Seattle, Washington in the United States.Now the title of my talk is power of early realization. Today I'm going to explain just a few just a few uh items from my bookshelf. Now this here is a picture of my bookshelf back at my home in Seattle, Washington.As you can see, I've dumped tons of random items on it from books, trophies, pens, etc. Today, I just want to focus on four of these items an ...

Academic Performance & Opportunities - GPA is crucial for scholarships, internships, and National Honor Society (NHS) invitations [1] - NHS requires at least a 35% GPA, community service, and leadership [1] - Advanced courses may not be weighted into GPA, potentially affecting qualification for opportunities like NHS [1] Latino Student Representation in Advanced Placement (AP) Courses - In Washington State, the Hispanic population is about 44%, but only 9% of Latino students took an AP course in 2024 [6][7] - In the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho), roughly 85% of Latino students are in AP classes [8] - In the southwestern US (Arizona and New Mexico), only 13% of Latino students are in AP courses [9] - In New York State, only 24% of students are in AP courses [9] Importance of AP Courses & Advocacy - Higher AP scores positively affect college completion and increase the probability of earning a bachelor's degree within four years [10] - Latino students deserve to know weighted AP courses can open doors [10] - Advocate for yourself with your parents at your side [12] - Take advantage of school counselors and advisers who can assist you [12]

Only death could silence Jane Goodall and her passionate defense of the environment. We got a window of time to start healing some of this harm we've done to the environment. At 91, passing away from natural causes while on a speaking tour in California after a lifetime of advocacy, starting with her beloved chimpanzees in 1960.With little scientific training, she went to Tanzania and changed the way we look at these great apes by doing everything the scientific community then thought was wrong. They were t ...

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of young people recognizing their power and potential to create change in the present, not just in the future [3] - It encourages young individuals to embrace courage and curiosity as catalysts for driving movements and challenging injustices [3][12] - The speech advocates for community-driven change, highlighting that real change originates from the ground up rather than top-down [9][10] Actionable Steps for Young People - The speech provides six tips for young people to turn passion into action: get informed, speak up, build or join a community, engage with the political process, turn outrage to outcomes, and take care of themselves [23][24][25][26][27][28] - It encourages young people to challenge stereotypes, engage in conversations, and use their skills to call out injustices through various mediums like songs, art, and speeches [24][28] - The speech stresses the importance of self-care and rest as essential components of long-term advocacy [29] Societal Critique and Advocacy - The speech criticizes blanket bans on social media platforms, arguing that they represent censorship and exclude young people from important conversations [19] - It calls out hate, racism, and politicians who thrive on fear, emphasizing that such sentiments have no place in society [16] - The speech champions the role of social media in education, resistance, and connection, particularly in a globalized world [18]

Thank you. Thank you all so much for being here. Thank you for the warm welcome.It was really, really nice. It's a real privilege and honor to be here. Um, I've had the honor to meet many of you before, but for those who don't know me, my name is Liz Maris.Um, thanks for coming out tonight. I'm going to hope to inspire you tonight with a short talk on creating meaningful change. So, as you heard, I'm a global advocacy professional.So, it's my job to try and make change and advocate for for good policies. Um ...