TIME100 Talks

Jill Scott: It's Time to Add 'Dimensions and Dynamics' to Black Female Characters

By Raisa Bruner

Early COVID-19 Vaccine Results 'Encouraging'

By Chris Wilson

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Alicia Garza Says Joe Biden Is 'Far Away' From Changes Democratic Voters Want

By Paulina Cachero

'If We Don’t Have a Planet, We Don't Have Anything.' Rep. Deb Haaland on the Importance of Equity in the Climate Change Conversation

By Nadia Suleman
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'We’ve Seen the Power of Protest.' Ellie Goulding on Why Environmental Activism Is Part of Her Platform

Pop music and caring about the planet didn’t always go hand in hand. But Ellie Goulding — known for hits like 2015’s multi-platinum “Love Me Like You Do” — was early to jump into environmental...

By Raisa Bruner

Dr. Bernice King and Mayor Michael Tubbs on How Universal Basic Income Can Help Address the Racial Wealth Gap

Dr. Bernice King and Stockton, Calif., Mayor Michael Tubbs said in a TIME 100 Talks discussion that calls for a universal basic income (UBI) have deeper roots in America than people might think, and that...

By TIME Staff

Dalai Lama: All People Have a Responsibility to Fight Systemic Racism

The Dalai Lama spoke on racism, climate change, and coronavirus in a TIME100 Talks discussion

By TIME Staff

Cory Booker: Climate Injustice Is 'Assault on Black Bodies'

'The biggest determining factor of whether you live around toxicity is the color of your skin'

By Sanya Mansoor

Angelina Jolie Interviews Vanessa Nakate About Activism and the Power of African Voices

Concerned about her country’s rising temperatures, Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate, 23, spent months protesting alone outside the gates of Parliament in Kampala. Her Rise Up Movement seeks to amplify voices from Africa.The work you’re...

By Angelina Jolie

Mark Cuban on Resuming the NBA Season—and How Bad a COVID-19 Outbreak Would Have to Get to Stop Again

Mark Cuban said he’s optimistic about the NBA season that is set to resume later this month — even as the number of COVID-19 cases is rising in many parts of the country.“There’s obviously a...

By TIME Staff

Malcolm Jenkins and Maya Moore Say Widespread Support for the Black Lives Matter Movement Is Just the Beginning

In the years since Malcolm Jenkins and Maya Moore started fighting for criminal justice reform and an end to racial injustice, public support for Black Lives Matter has grown significantly. But both athletes say that...

By TIME Staff

'Much Is Unpredictable'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a TIME100 Talks discussion that he can't guarantee an NBA restart as coronavirus cases rise

By Sean Gregory

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce on Supporting the Drag Community in Times of Crisis

D.J. Pierce, who is best known by his drag-queen persona, Shangela, recently spoke to TIME from his grandmother’s house in Paris, Texas where he’s been keeping busy during quarantine.The actor and performer has launched an...

By TIME Staff

The Coronavirus Plus the Flu Could Equal a Devastating Fall and Winter, CDC Director Says

Summer has just begun, but health officials are already warning Americans that the fall and winter months ahead will likely be challenging. Once flu season begins, the U.S. will have to worry about not one,...

By Mandy Oaklander

Jordin Sparks on Speaking Up About Racial Injustice and Police Brutality: 'The Fear Is Very Real'

In the past, singer Jordin Sparks says that she’s been hesitant to speak up about politics over a fear of being misunderstood. But in this moment, as the U.S. reckons with a culture of systemic...

By TIME Staff

Andrew Yang Discusses Possible Cabinet Role

In 2017, Andrew Yang was considered a long-shot presidential candidate, most well-known for founding Venture For America: a successful nonprofit that partners recent college graduates with jobs at startups in mid-sized cities. But by January...

By Abby Vesoulis

Hayley Kiyoko: Finding Community Helped Me Find Myself

For Hayley Kiyoko, the first step in her journey to self acceptance as openly gay woman was finding her community. “I grew up feeling isolated in my feelings, not knowing another gay person or someone...

By TIME Staff

Laverne Cox: 'We Need to Change Power'

In a new documentary, Cox and other trans trailblazers explore Hollywood’s problematic past and shifting present

By Katy Steinmetz

Ryan O'Connell and Lena Waithe: If You Want Inclusive Stories, Hold the Gatekeepers Accountable

The writer, producer and actor Ryan O’Connell made television history with his Emmy-nominated Netflix series Special, inspired by his own life as a gay man with cerebral palsy finding his way through the world. Multi-hyphenate...

By TIME Staff

Elton John on Why Trans People Are His Heroes

John says that continued discrimination against the trans community is "an absolute disgrace to humanity"

By Megan McCluskey
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