TED Talks Daily How to find your voice for climate action | Fehinti Balogun
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Nov 16, 2022 Fehinti Balogun weaves a compelling narrative connecting climate change to deeper issues like colonialism and systemic racism. He emphasizes how understanding these intersections can reveal pathways to collective solutions. Listeners are inspired to recognize their power in reframing possibilities for climate action and the importance of community and solidarity in driving meaningful change. Through personal experiences, he critiques the barriers faced by people of color in the climate movement.
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Choosing Acting
- Fehinti Balogun, despite facing familial expectations to pursue traditional careers, chose acting.
- This challenged his mother's perspective on possibilities, which shifted as he found success.
Climate Anxiety and Activism
- While building his acting career, Balogun experienced climate anxiety and joined activism.
- He noticed a lack of diversity within the climate movement, raising questions about representation.
Systemic Barriers in Activism
- Balogun discusses systemic barriers faced by people of colour in climate activism, including underlining survival principles and disproportionate policing.
- He highlights the increased risks and biases in the UK's policing system.