Chinese by blood, Kenyan by heart | KELLY ZHU | TEDxYouth@BrookhouseSchool

Kelly talks about her origin and love for Kenya as a country, she describes how her love for Kenya has actually grown past her Chinese origin. Kelly Ying Zhu is a 16 year old student at Rusinga School, Nairobi. She is currently in year 12 and also the deputy head prefect in her school. 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

[@darleschickens3546]

Honestly all these people sending hate towards her should be ashamed. She's just a kid. Not a representative of the government of China

[@paulnyakxx]

Welcome to Kenya. How I wish Chinese could treat our brothers in China the same way...

[@jenniferngure1136]

Wow! Kenyan accent and braids, beautiful Chinese face. Amazing girl. What the world needs today.

[@Mavuno100]

She spoke from the heart, and made a great point. Culture is the sum total of one's experience, and as a Kenyan, I believe this lovely child does have a rightful claim to what is Kenyan in her. Indeed, those making negative remarks need to elevate the discussion and arguments to a more sophisticated level rather than bully this child. Her simple but wise speech does more to celebrate and bring positive attention to Kenyan culture than those choosing to be negative can ever accomplish with their unkind attitude!

[@shyheemyuzarr8427]

shes only a child ya'll wildin. adults are responsible for the racial injustices the children are just caught in the crossfire.

[@peterkings2012]

It is so sad to read some of the comments herein. We are living in a global world. Here is the next generation of Kenyans. She is so proud to a Kenyan and importantly a Christian. She beautifully articulates humans are all one if we learn to see beyond the colors of our skins. Her life story clearly depicts that we are what the culture inculcates us. Kenyans are known to be decent human beings. Let not actions by others change this. Young lady you are the most beautiful Chinese lady I have ever seen and the proudest Kenyan of mixed cultures I have ever heard speak.

[@rivaldoochieng2092]

Kenya china relationship is dated back in ming dynasty 600 years ago.... When Admiral Zheng voyage capsized in the coast of pate currently Lamu.... The survivors went to shanga village where they intermarried with the local women... If you go to Lamu... You will find the last bloodline of Admiral Zheng.... Kelly you ain't alone... But am touched by your words...

[@rashidmdoe8697]

The accent is fully Kenyan

[@sylvianelima2571]

Weird,her name is Kelly born on the 17th April,I'm Nelly born in the 18th of April 😁😁😁

[@sabcam2000]

Stop attacking a child!

[@vinificent]

She is very proud of her heritage, God bless her . She is going places .

[@markorenge9840]

She has actually a Kenyan accent

[@dennisnduhiu3873]

She is a gem, she goes beyond language, race, culture, skin colour, geography and religion. She is miles ahead of the rest of hateful racists. She will also conquer hate.

[@armindogenero]

I am almost in tears of joy after listening to the brilliant speech of this sixteen-year-old Chinese-Kenyan girl. This little girl moved me to my core! I am against racism and against all the clichés fabricated by society to divide humans.

[@laughingstalk1343]

Interesting talk.

[@lodekivin131]

The way she is selling "Matsatu" She has a happy place on this earth.

[@AntoineJacques]

Speaks and moves like a Kenyan 😂😂 ,. We love you.

[@daisybetut]

She is so Kenyan.. accent, mannerism etc.

[@MARK-nh4hx]

She has a bright future..God bless her.. I hope she starts her own KZbin channel.

[@sunofshangoihate45thihated85]

She even rocking braids too