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The history of a name

Bettye Kearse · TED

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Can identity withstand generational trauma? "Five generations of enslavement had not destroyed their belief in themselves," says retired pediatrician Bettye Kearse as she shares the oral historis of her family—from the naming ceremonies of her Ghanian ancestors to her grandmother's enslavement in the house of James Madison. In this captivating talk, Kearse explores how our sense of self (our "I am") lies at the center of resilience in the face of racism and oppression.

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Institution
TED
Department
TEDxABQ
Speaker
Bettye Kearse
Year
2022
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History
Source
TED
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