Rich Benjamin
Sociologist | 'Whitopia' Author & Racial Integration Advocate
Rich Benjamin is a Representation & Allyship speaker who has appeared at 2 events including TED 2015 and TED, most recently in 2015.
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Rich Benjamin is a sociologist and author who has dedicated his career to examining the psychology of racial segregation. His acclaimed book 'Whitopia' explored the rise of all-white communities, offering insights into the motivations behind self-imposed isolation.
As a contributor to The New Yorker, The New York Times, and NPR, Benjamin's research-driven perspectives challenge readers to confront their own biases. His keynotes provide practical frameworks for building more integrated, just, and equitable communities.
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My road trip through the whitest towns in America
As America becomes more and more multicultural, Rich Benjamin noticed a phenomenon: Some communities were actually getting less diverse. So he got out a map, found the whitest towns in the USA -- and moved in. In this funny, honest, human talk, he shares what he learned as a black man in Whitopia.
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