TED: The symbols of systemic racism -- and how to take away their power | Paul Rucker

The video discusses the collection of artifacts related to slavery and racism, including branding irons, shackles, and Klan robes. The speaker shares personal experiences with Klan imagery and the creation of robes using diverse materials. The video highlights systemic racism's persistence in modern society, its roots in slavery, and the normalization of such racism. It calls for collective acknowledgment and action to dismantle this legacy.

What types of objects does the speaker collect and why are they significant?

What is the significance of the branding iron mentioned by the speaker?

How does the speaker describe the impact of the Klan and its robes on society?

In what ways does the speaker connect the legacy of slavery to modern systemic racism?

How does the speaker illustrate the concept of racism being stealthy?

What realization does the speaker come to after making Klan robes?

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to confront the legacy of slavery?