TED Talks Daily Your creative superpowers can help protect democracy | Sofia Ongele
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Jan 23, 2024 
Sofia Ongele, a dynamic creator and activist, uses coding and social media to defend democracy and inspire change. She emphasizes the importance of harnessing individual creative superpowers, whether through storytelling or community organizing, to drive movements forward. Ongele shares personal experiences that showcase how collective action can make a significant impact, even amidst challenges. With humor and passion, she encourages everyone to take ownership of democracy and amplify their voices for a better future.
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Santa Clarita Shooting
- Sofia Ongele recounts a school shooting at her sister's high school, highlighting the community's response and the desire for change.
- Despite divisions, the town united in grief and sought to memorialize the victims.
Redefining Democratic Participation
- Traditional democratic participation is often limited and unimaginative.
- True participation involves acknowledging injustice and recognizing individual power to influence communities and government.
Memorial Opposition
- A community push to memorialize shooting victims was initially approved but faced unexpected bureaucratic hurdles.
- This sparked Ongele's frustration and highlighted the disconnect between community desires and official processes.