Why Black Lives Matter NOW | Ellis Fearon | TEDxYouth@AEL

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Published 2017-05-11

Although Ellis Fearon is not from the US, from the moment when he witnessed what was happening in the "leading power of the world," he had a conversation with his parents about the implications of those events, he knew that he wanted to make more people aware about this. His talk is about what "being black" means to him.

Ellis was born in the UK and last year moved to Argentina. He is currently in 8th grade.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

All Comments (21)

@azunao5633 3 years ago

Laundry should be the only thing that should be seperated by its color
@MeleeMaster_GCN 3 years ago

This kid really spoke with confidence. I wish I could speak with confidence, but I don't like how my voice sounds on video so I have to get used to that.
@sheronam5788 3 years ago

3 years later & we’re still fighting for equality
@virtue1765 3 years ago

Here from school anyone?
@violetalilikakis3557 3 years ago

usually, I dont cry over these things. but when my teacher assigned this video, i really cried. This kid deserves the world.
@LeicestershireCC 3 years ago

Your video is excellent Ellis - and we're sharing it with our staff because your messages are so important. Thank you for sharing.
@sweeterneet 3 years ago

Thank you. this made me cry. Thank you for saying what needed to be said. Showing this to my kids. It is our responsibility to teach the next generation not to repeat the mistakes
@neonparadise3095 2 years ago

Actually, ALL LIVES MATTER!
@nathanmedina2809 3 years ago

The description said he's currently in 8th grade but he looks like he's 11
@ashleyscott2476 3 years ago

I can't believe we're still fighting 3 years later
@eastonyu9347 3 years ago

Here from school!
@MariaMendoza-qq3pd 3 years ago

😢my grandkids will not suffer from this and I will make sure to do my best to STOP RACISM AND POLICE BRUTALITY at the street, at work, at church, at the gym, at the restaurant, at the store, EVERY WHERE ALL THE TIME!
@Toto-cl8rw 1 year ago

We have a powerful potential in our youth, and must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends. Mary McLeod Bethune
@zimrianispresent8123 3 years ago

Thank you
@moimoi7079 2 years ago

Because some people need bigger houses.
@darthsadie1 3 years ago

This is wonderful speech and thank you for speaking clear and loud 😍😍😍👩🏻‍🎓👏🏻👏🏻🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🥺🥺🥺
@josephbenoit9278 2 years ago

I think the root of the problem is reputation. change your reputation and maybe you can change the cycle of violence from all ends
@davidhejna3341 3 years ago

Why this video have only 50k when it's totally true.
@maddystar3437 3 years ago

THATS MY MAN
@iky300 3 years ago

So beautifully put Ellis. Stay safe and continue to educate us.