Calling on the 10,000 | Noor Tagouri | TEDxFoggyBottom

After launching an internationally-recognized social media campaign, Noor is determined to achieve her dream of becoming the first hijabi anchor on commercial television in the United States. As she breaks down barriers, Noor Tagouri inspires others to do the same so that they can let their own light shine.
Since launching the viral #LetNoorShine campaign in 2012, Noor Tagouri has gained international attention as one of the country’s most talked about young adults. She has become an associate journalist for CBS Radio in Washington D.C, graduated from a top journalism school at 20, become a reporter in the DC metro area for CTV News and has traveled the globe as a motivational speaker. Noor has gained support for her efforts to break stereotypes and encouraging others to tackle their own potential. As a first generation Libyan-American, her passion for storytelling stems from the desire to expose cultural injustices and combat the challenges facing women. Tagouri’s extraordinary rise as a young journalist and budding cultural figure is proof of what can happen if we dare to ask the right questions.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@rimabelrhazi959]

Is no one gonna talk about how beautiful her sweater is ? :D She's beautiful and smart ! Go girl !

[@trishasales237]

I'm a hijabi as well, and I want to be a news anchorwoman hijabi in Canada and I'm only 17. This encourages me a lot.

[@Mai-vh8js]

+Trisha Sales Good luck! Inshallah you'll be able to follow your dream and do what you love.

[@fatimaashaipi7558]

+Crazy Hacker 😉😉😉😉😊

[@asiakhan5314]

Trisha Sales I'm 17 about to be 18 and I'm studying political science and I wanna run for senate someday inshallah

[@emmacurzon4672]

Good luck, I really hope that dream (or whatever you want to do, if you change your mind) work out for you : )

[@pasionatereader9674]

In shaa Allah it would happen, sister :)

[@a.s2764]

Wow she is so inspiring! A beautiful, intelligent lady doing wonders to the Muslim community. A beautiful speech too xxx Hopefully she changes the negative image out there!

[@a.s2764]

***** what?! How?

[@maysashanell8430]

+anna john stop leaving disgusting msgs on her videos! i will report you

[@danbeliveau6846]

I agree we need to promote the truth, facebook.com/BanTheReligionOfPeace

[@danbeliveau6846]

The articles shared are truth. Islam is about submission and violence. Hatred to everyone not Muslim and many times you kill each other.

[@nand9703]

Dan Beliveau that’s not true , and never was

[@fatma962]

This girl is so unbelievably inspiring to me I can't even begin to tell you! I got so emotional watching this because I can relate to it on a whole other level! I'm seeing this first thing in the morning and I feel inspired for days to come! Thank you for being an inspiration!

[@ahmednoor7378]

Wonderful speech indeed

[@saeedvazirian]

she went on playboy lmfao. ok, great inspiration sister -_-

[@jawhertaga87]

Fatma Ibrahim she should be your role model then? Take her as your icon.

[@mohamedsandheere4380]

Motivational speaker n inspiration speech keep on going

[@TaercEum]

My hat is off to this brave young lady, who is a shining light in this world of Ignorance, bigotry, hate, xenophobia and particularly Islamophobia! 😢💔💕💓

[@Anisa-hc8fm]

I love this girl. Regardless of what anyone says she is so intelligent, passionate and really stands out! Ignore the hate Noor, you'll be going far in life.

[@bahiralilatif6639]

Easily in the top 5 TED talks I've heard! And considering the best of the best get TED talks, know how well you've done!

[@maysashanell8430]

she's amazing and i am so proud of her as a fellow Muslim Arab woman

[@maysashanell8430]

+anna john i don't care about your ignorant opinion, people like you are the reason Muslim women are so behing in the world. Do u see this hardworking young girl,drinking? taking drugs? sleeping with men? even taking off her hijab? ( & she should very well do that if she doesn't feel comfortable) No you don't, all she is doing is making a name for herself and working hard to have a great future! Alllah swt is the only one who knows what's in each of our hearts so you have no place to judge, and frankly you disgust me!

[@mthtmldxkpp6861]

anna john . No one said what you wear represents your religion. What you believe represents your religion. So yes Noor is representing a Muslim woman. And by the way you are the one whose judging , you are the one who is pointing what the f she is wearing. Why are looking her outside , see her inside by the way she talks and what she is saying.

[@faayshaban7041]

❤❤

[@susansader6555]

Stop cursing at her stop shaming her she is our sister in islam. we are not perfect we are deeply flawed. we have to love one another. how can we expect others to love Islam and Muslims when we can't even love eachother? if you see a fellow Muslim brother or sister doing somthing wrong pray for them. and be kind to one another

[@ProudLad87]

The problem is that people are actually seeing her as a good role model. This is what's happening. She doesn't isten. She is doing the wrong in public and therefore we have to speak about it in public. That's being said, we shouldn't call her names that are bad but she isn't a representation of us and she isn't wearing hijab nor she should act as she is.

[@doubletapthat2183]

she is not a true muslim ,

[@tangoz811]

Its disheartening reading this from people who lived and witness what muslim women living i non muslim countries face everyday in terms of discrimination in all walks of life. stay strong and dont let poeple kill your dreams

[@fafafifufu]

@roven 08 stop creating FITNAH against our own brothers and sisters of Islam. Whatever flaws she made or did is between her and Allah swt. Who are we to judge others when WE are going to be judged by our CREATOR for our own actions one day. So repent and do good as soliciting with the SYAITAN will brings us no good but HARM.

[@ZaynMalikTeam]

Honestly this is the best speech I've heard in ages. She inspires me so much to be a better person and strive towards my goal.

[@PerpetualSmile123]

An inspirational young woman whose passion and drive will no doubt go a long way in attaining her every goal :)

[@abrahamgoesmoo]

Masha'Allah! What an inspiring, intellectual, and Islamic human being. She truly is living her life's purpose.

[@melovescoffee]

I wish you amazing success in your career! I'm not Muslim, but if nothing changes soon, i'm affraid we have learned nothing from WW2. As a European, I'm horrified and scared in these dark times. We need people like you to be the voice of reason.

[@mayssam8233]

Wow, what an inspiration! That's exactly what journalism means to me too.

[@Sarah-gf8su]

This was one of the best TED talks I've seen

[@abdulzargelin570]

I'm an American Libyan as well Nour & u sure make us all proud

[@shmesaalrawahi3492]

This makes me so incredibly happy, yes gurl do you

[@luckyAOA]

what a beautiful speech noor ! it really did inspire me I really admire your personality ,we need more of your version of muslim hijabi women in this world love from a kurd muslim girl ;)

[@basheraudir8]

Youre amazing, you go girl best of luck from your palestinian brother :)

[@hagarsayed8807]

The Arab nation will never forget about Palestine and that Israelians are nothing but immigrants that ran away from persecution to Palestine, as an Egyptian we have been taught this history since our childhood and we are gonna deliver it to our children as well, this case and that history will never be faded.

[@ty-d6378]

@@SafaAlam-wz1en we will back to Palestine. ...we never ever forgotten our land...that is promise from ALLAH

[@Grace-E-21]

You’re amazing! Thank you for sharing! This is fabulous!

[@oussamadlimifadil8977]

It's was so inspiring listening to you Noor, best of luck from your Moroccan brother :)

[@amnaalbaloushi4426]

very Inspiring .. your hijab shouldnt stop you from being an inspiring role model.. Lady Mary , mother Teressa etc are great examples that your heart and life motto is more important than your appereance. tnx

[@ifrah3401]

She is such a beautiful person! i relate to her on a spiritual level and this video legit made me cry. love her 💕

[@memyselfi3258]

There needs to be much more people like this. Come on everyone let’s use this inspiration and do something positive for those less fortunate!! ❤️✨✌🏽

[@pinkstaaa]

Wonderful TED talk, Noor! It's so lovely to see you have come a long way since that viral picture of yours. You've grown so much and your talent for speaking has grown. Good luck on all your endeavours. Thank you for the inspiration on ours.

[@selmaelouardi1569]

yes yes yes finally someone to stand up for us. you go girl we are behind u

[@niory]

Go girl !

[@Joroumii]

I so proud of you Noor! Truly inspiring.

[@kakkerlakDH2]

Amazing! She's such an inspiration!

[@freedomandlove92]

A wonderful talk. Keep going, you'll get there. I'm sure of it! xxx

[@sidrafatima2445]

Lovvvved it .such inspiration ❤️

[@tommyvo9354]

saw her in person doing this speech! very inspiring

[@Bibi_xoxoo]

Woow your such a good speaker keep it going and dont give up

[@hebamohamed74]

YOU GO GURL U MADE US PROUD

[@zainabhaji2393]

Mashallah so inspiring! Keep up the good work Noor!

[@mynameisunknowntoyou7345]

Inspiring!

[@thecutecat22]

Thanks for the inspiration Ukhti :)

[@nabeela298]

Such an inspiring speech- keep going, Noor:)

[@amalshoeib1550]

So proud!!!!

[@shafondasheppard6543]

I Love hijabs they're so beautiful and decent

[@roysam2710]

I am happy that you are a proud American. Greetings to you all from Holland

[@jemilasmiley4116]

MashaAllah! You're a truly an amazing and inspirational person. keep doing what you're doing and all the best inshaAllah. :) Love ya.

[@YumnaBeltagui]

Noor, you are such an inspiration I wanna be like you someday even through I am not much of a speaker but I want to open the eyes of the world , and make them stop think of Muslims , black , Jews etc as these horrible people while we are more than innocent and it's hideous that there are people who think of us in such a way.

[@solo0002]

Noor. Such an appropriate name. That was a great talk !

[@MaryamAli-vd1xv]

Beautiful thanks so very much.

[@pan.africafairtradenigltd]

Salam Alaykum Sister, Alhamdullahi Rabbi Alamin, thanks for sharing your experience and imparting knowledge on people . May Allah make it easy and bless you and others propagating our beautiful Deen Al Islam in a positive way. Jazakallahu Khairan

[@AhmedMYusuf]

honest is the best weapon that we can use for our defence. And for helping others to understand the truth.... and nothing but the truth. thank you young heroin

[@dukemomongo8005]

first of all please stop cussing at her, have some shame, she is our sister in islam in the end and stop saying drop the hijab or leave islam, itaqi allah brothers & sisters, fear allah. second of all, i dare any of u to go educate your self properly about hijabi and come back talking about this girl is a hijabi, like it or not she isn't a hijab. hijab is from head to toe, not only head. the hijabs/niqabs job is to divert attention away from u, not bring attention to. its job is to cover your beauty. so there is nothing called fashion or hijabi model, because that goes against what the hijab does. so fear allah and stop talking out of your desires. and who does not practice islam, shouldn't talk about it, because they might misguide people more than they'll guide them, how can a person who didn't fully understand & learn about a subject in islam, come and start spreading half info about it? see this is one of the reasons u see a lot of the muslims doing it wrong, because rather than they go and listen to knowledgeable people who spend years in studying the deen, they went to their youtube role models to learn from them, fear allah. and third, in islam we don't have the ( its not of your business) each time someone wanted to advise or show others that this is wrong, u do not own islam so u be like its non of your business. we muslims should forbid whats wrong and do whats right. allah told us in the quran {and remind, for indeed reminder benefits the believers 51:55} and we do not have the ( don't judge him/her u dunno what's in their heart) there is a hadith for that and umar ibn al-Khattaab said: "treat people according to how they them appear & leave it to allah to take care whats in their hearts". i personally seen brothers and sisters walk with the wrong people or people who are doing it wrong & becoming like them or dress like them or talk like them or think like them. iv seen brothers end up smoking, drinking, stop praying etc etc. iv seen sisters started putting make-up or wearing what this sister is wearing which is not a hijab thinking it is a hijab or they started lacking haya without even feeling it. because some ignorant told them hey its fine don't judge people by their appearance u dunno whats in their heart. u need to understand we are human we do not know whats in peoples hearts, we can only see whats outside. see whats inside of u reflects on the outside, even if u try to hide it, it will show one day. if u tell me brothers who talk to girls or flirts or drinks or wear shorts that goes above the knee or sisters who wears clothes that show the body figure or fashion don't lack haya(modesty), then your a fool, because if the brother didnt lack haya (modesty) he wouldn't do it and if the sister didn't lack haya(modesty), she would cover properly because she would know that some brothers won't lower their gaze and they will check her out. but yet she choose to wear it not caring if brothers look. see brothers & sisters no matter how beautiful or cool u think u r, when u lack haya u automatically look ugly.

[@tra7017]

The non-Muslim champion female chess player is boycotting the championship next year because Iran is going to force all women, regardless of their Religion, to wear the Hijab. I respect that it is a decision for some people, but uneducated liberal hipsters should also stop parading around telling everyone that it is ALWAYS a choice either. It is not always a choice as it is not always oppression. There are tens of millions of women living in countries where their testimony counts for half of that of a man's and in Saudi Arabia, women are not allowed to drive cars. In more than 12 Muslim majority countries, the penalty for leaving Islam and becoming an Atheist is death. The penalty in many places for being gay is death. I agree with you, people who are ignorant on this issue should not talk about it. pamelageller.com/2016/09/worlds-top-female-chess-players-forced-to-wear-hijab-at-championship-in-iran.html/

[@ifrahabdi1326]

Nour you are an inspiration to so many Muslim girls.Mad love from Africa

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Beautiful impressive amazing . To be authentic is great . Magical powers and wonders are created. Thank you bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@safuramahamadu3426]

Thank you God bless keep shining

[@jamesrrodgers]

very impressive personal speech on maturing to the type of person you aspire to become. I was impressed how often she mentions the support and honesty of her friends and family. She has an exceptional ability to make friends with a variety of people. Her honesty does a lot to explain a Muslim women's point of view in America.

[@uzmaarif1044]

Very inspiring

[@mma-gb3si]

Amazing

[@selesaid4367]

SHE IS WOW, IM SPEECHLESS

[@mariamsalah1323]

I am so proud of you noor

[@ty-d6378]

Fabulous..you are fabulous NOOR .ou are greate

[@sihamdirani761]

I'm happy u got to fulfill ur dream , u r beautiful and intellegent

[@erizkakarmalasari2747]

love it

[@zhizhixoxo]

You go girl!

[@swayblue2476]

Truly exceptional

[@learnarabicbelajararabarap9799]

That was amazing

[@dernawey]

well done Nour.

[@nejatmohammed8729]

مشاء الله عليكى نور ربنا يحميك يا رب Inshaallah one day i want to have confidence like you and Express myself Again MashaAllah

[@lailayousuf413]

She can totally be MiSS UNIVERSE !!!!!!!!! VERY Inspirational masha Allah.. ♡ Proud 2 Be Muslim too ♡

[@umarbrima5674]

That's great, respected keep it up.

[@sintiahandayani7717]

Baarokallah Mrs. Noor... May Allah bless you

[@hikayaworld]

Great example God bless!

[@sumaiyasayed6370]

awesome

[@frenkyzakiyahmubarok5018]

sungguh inspiratif. sangat berkesan. semoga semua wanita, terutama para muslimah dapat menggapai cita-citanya.

[@styxaries2483]

She's amazing and beautiful.

[@shawnn33]

She is so gorgeous! In soooo many more ways than 1

[@muhammadsaeedahmadswati8912]

nice best speech

[@explicitcontent7192]

mashalah, god bless you!

[@babyjane222]

Proud of you!!

[@__itsashu]

Great

[@sayedahmadshahnickbeen9350]

So nice.

[@nunaorealz7175]

Yap.. identity crisis, living in a place like America, all the tempts.. yeah .. which most often than not get one into a trap of confusion of his/her ownself.. it might be hard knowing u the only one different among others, but yeah..those who are patient can really embrace their faith.. may Allah always bless and guide you,my sister..

[@arabninja92]

shes so beautiful

[@dina-te1eb]

yes nour!

[@ramshatariq4820]

❤ jazak Allah

[@Jalfaruki]

An inspiring personality for all educated man and women in Muslim world as well for human being.

[@VeraVermeire]

God, I admire her so much

[@salmaebadi6453]

MashaAllah!

[@alriyaad]

Go Noor! You better work!

[@amierbonera7695]

I'm too late to watch it, like it so. Anyway, @noor congratulations, and thank you, you've come to our country Indonesia, when will you come here again??,,

[@bunyaminbicici234]

Merci ! From france sista

[@fav-jm3hm]

nour is amazing girl

[@noora4976]

I cannot believe some of the comments here. Although she is wearing what she is wearing, what really shows her beauty is her words and impact, rather than the name-brand clothes ( which still look very beautiful ).

[@nooraskrive]

Noor A This is literally so random and off topic but we have might have the same name 😂

[@aliharir8081]

MashaAllah may ALLAH guide an blesse u

[@yasmine5105]

Way to go Noor!

[@Timoteo4]

I see questions here asking why she's wearing the hijab, but has on certain other clothing that seems inconsistent. Even in some parts of the Middle East, you'll see traditional Muslim garb combined with touches of Western wear. Being here in the West, it would make sense that she would too. Her top is still long that only her legs are showing, and they're covered, even though the pants are form-fitting.

[@yeeahbeeettch3322]

Timoteo4 man just leave the girl alone !!!!!!!

[@faya9642]

Timoteo4 mind your business, ok!

[@assdforst5891]

Oh my God nicely love you in our cread

[@SA41959]

Timoteo4 But no one questions why Muslim men in the East and West are scarcely identified as Muslims. Almost all as a whole wear Western ‘garb’ but are obsessed over women who at least identify as Muslims with a hijab! Instead of dissecting womens clothing they really need to question themselves if they have a long enough beard (not designer beards), if they are wearing the thawb to identify as Muslim or is their haircut adhering to the sunnah before playing the moral dress code police.

[@mrleyasbrownintrovert5020]

they are some who are known in the world but unknown in seven heavens and they are most who are known to the seven heavens but unknown to the world :) the peace the world is searching for you got it in a silver platter these through the remembrance of Allah that Hearts find ease. Noor Tagouri by the Gift Allah gave you and all the Muslimahs Have Iklas(sincerity)why??is That, it is a litmus test for either Jannah or Jahannam.picture these short existence with Eternity with Allah.#Don't_please_Humanity#please_the_creator_of_All

[@user-wt2nw6qp3z]

رائعة الله يحفك

[@va1928]

People should not judge, but God is there to judge people, and i know, her hijab is not perfect but it's never perfect enough and you are also not perfect sow why are you judging, it is between Allah and her???!! Mhmm i'm just saying..!!

[@missmannydxb]

Ladies with Hijab in high places!!!

[@LeahRulez56]

oh stfu karim. wtf you now gonna critcize that scarf made out of that fabric cant be defined as hijab? alway fuckin complicating shit!!!

[@sam7748]

You're the Pope of Islam? Get lost, and worry about what you think and do--and do NOT judge others. God knows best!

[@asteptoparadise3896]

it's not. that is not close to what the hijab is. the hijab is supposed to be an entire system of clothing for both men and women not just a pretty scarf someone puts on their head. fear god and listen to his messenger and take reliable advice from those who wish to take their time to advise

[@sams517]

that makes no sense considering the huge anti muslim climate rampant in the US right now. especially since the trump win. it would probably be easier for her to get opportunities not wearing a hijab.

[@hafsa1698]

roven 08 it doesn't matter what their intentions are. There would be more victims suffering without these hijabis countering the negative portrayal of islam and muslims in the media.

[@rudraom9]

You are sweetheart don't be scared and rest your home

[@soussibeauty8840]

i want to be like you nour i want to achieve my dreams i love u❤❤❤

[@serinejoy6739]

soussi beauty I'm sure you will! Just don't fall victim to sexual exploitation in playboy magazine! ❤️

[@sam7748]

Then go for it!!!

[@radwanalmasry5779]

I'm Muslim and love my regulate this good explain for any men and girl who hasn't knowing about hejap.

[@khaledelamami7784]

We are proud of our Libyan American broadcaster :)

[@mk557]

❤️