The power -- and the risk -- of raising your voice (original) (raw)

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TED Talks India

• December 2017

One day, Gurmehar Kaur was a typical university student, deciding whether to go to the mall or the movies. The next, she was targeted with violent threats and online hatred. Why? Because she made a video that called for peace. She talks about the power of words, both positive and hateful -- and shares why she refuses to be silenced. (In Hindi with English subtitles)

• social change
• communication
• activism
• india

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