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Since its founding in 1851, the "New York Times" has published thousands of obituaries -- for heads of state, famous celebrities, even the inventor of the sock puppet. But only a small percentage of them chronicle the lives of women and people of color. In this insightful talk, "Times" editor Amy Padnani shares the story behind "Overlooked," the project she's leading to recognize people from history whose deaths were ignored -- and refocus society's lens on who is considered important.
This talk was presented at a TED Salon event given in partnership with The Macallan. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.
Read more about TED Salons.Explore the "Overlooked" collection of obituaries for remarkable people.
About the speaker
Amy Padnani shines a light on the stories of remarkable people once overlooked by history.
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This talk was presented at a TED Salon event given in partnership with The Macallan. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.
Read more about TED Salons.Explore the "Overlooked" collection of obituaries for remarkable people.