-- Racism isn't always obvious, but it can be found almost everywhere. On this week's show, TED speakers explore the effects of everyday and systemic racism in America-and how we can work to defeat it.

Brittney Cooper reflects on racism, the history of time -- and who owns it. She argues that for people of color, time has been stolen. In order to move forward, we must first acknowledge the past.

Black girls are disproportionately punished more often in schools. Monique Morris says schools should be a place for healing rather than punishment to help black girls reach their full potential.

Sports is supposed to be "the great equalizer" but Pat Ferrucci explains how the language sports journalists use often stereotype athletes based on race. He says acknowledging our implicit biases is the first step toward changing them.

What does racial literacy look like in today's social climate? Howard Stevenson talks about navigating racially stressful encounters, and how it's actually an acquired skill-set.

Travis Jones examines the "codes of whiteness" that keep many people from engaging in conversations on race. He says white people need to take a more active role in confronting racism.