Your identity is your superpower | America Ferrera

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A clip from America Ferrera's TED Talk "My identity is a superpower -- not an obstacle" from TED2019
Hollywood needs to stop resisting what the world actually looks like, says actor, director and activist America Ferrera. Tracing the contours of her career, she calls for more authentic representation of different cultures in media -- and a shift in how we tell our stories. "Presence creates possibility," she says. "Who we see thriving in the world teaches us how to see ourselves, how to think about our own value, how to dream about our futures."
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[@creativityzero9407]

The best part is when she says about being yourself because your authentic identity is your biggest superpower. Sincerely, there are a lot of people who say that it's not something common to go through that kind of thing nowadays, but they're forgetting that it still happens.

[@NickNotas]

"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor E. Frankl Great talk, America! 👏 Thank you!

[@TheVibeMindset]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!

[@y_an242]

Sitting here crying. Gracias America por su fortaleza 🤗

[@mikebasil4832]

You have given a new meaning to “God bless America”. Thank you for sharing your story. 💓

[@kausarzhandoskyzy8246]

The best part, in my opinion, is when she talks about being yourself because your true self is what the world needs. The world needs your voice, your ideas and your feelings.

[@roddcollege]

This TED Talk is about personal identity and the challenges faced by America Ferrera in the entertainment industry due to societal stereotypes and biases. The speaker shares experiences of being asked to conform to certain racial and ethnic stereotypes in auditions, and the limited roles that were available to them based on their appearance. The speaker discusses their initial attempts to conform to the expectations placed upon them, such as changing their physical appearance and trying to fit into a predetermined mold. However, they eventually realize that accepting and embracing their true identity is more empowering than trying to conform to societal expectations. The speaker highlights the systemic issues within the industry, where diversity and inclusivity are often secondary to financial considerations. They express their frustration with being made to believe that they are of lesser value due to their identity, and the realization that they have been complicit in perpetuating the status quo. The speaker concludes by asserting that their identity is not a hindrance but a strength. They reject the notion that they have to resist their true self in order to achieve their dreams and make a positive contribution to the world. They express their readiness to embrace their authentic self and encourage others to question their own beliefs and actions in order to effect positive change. Overall, the transcript explores themes of personal identity, societal expectations, systemic biases, and the empowerment that comes from embracing one's true self. It highlights the importance of challenging and changing the status quo to create a more inclusive and accepting society. Here are the key takeaways from the TED Talk presented in a table, along with the corresponding power statements that embody the values they teach: Key Takeaways | Power Statements Society imposes stereotypes and biases | Challenge societal expectations and stereotypes Conforming to expectations can be limiting | Embrace and celebrate your true identity Limited roles based on appearance | Your identity is not a hindrance, but a source of power Systemic issues in the entertainment industry | Advocate for diversity and inclusivity in all aspects Financial considerations influence casting | Demand equal opportunities for diverse representation Self-reflection leads to positive change | Question your own beliefs and actions for personal growth Embrace authenticity and reject self-resistance | Be unapologetically yourself and exist authentically

[@elenatsay2601]

4:16

[@heidialfrey899]

absolutely profound...she let us into her identity struggle so authentically and then makes it relevant for everyone..masterful America!!

[@mistahraldz2940]

the most important is how our creator look at you by the way you are … just be yourself without changing a thing of how you look or changing your apperance just to be liked by people

[@kluice_kk9387]

Many people underestimate the changes in their lives and they avoid it hem at all cost. The line when America Ferrera said: "Change will come when each of us has the courage to question our own fundamental values and beliefs" stood out to me so much.

[@chrisleal8459]

Thank you America for this unapologetic real truth that you experienced 😢I relate 100%. You are a force to be reconned with and an inspiration to all Latinas!

[@kluice_kk9387]

I never thought that my personality could be my superpower. It has certainly opened my eyes to new possibilities in life!

[@b.bts19]

stop resisting, start existing

[@game-changer-brand7252]

"Be A BRAND To Be GRAND" in Every Generation Forever ! 🎯👍👍

[@user-yc9eb6pn5e]

I have seen her in Barbie movie and I was impressed by her ability to stand against stereotypes and even break them. Latina- American women should be represented more

[@ShinbrigTV]

Ngl, seeing her my first thought was "Si se puede, si se puede, si se puede!!"

[@FaizDar]

Thanks Ryan 💓

[@kluice_kk9387]

I realised from your speech that it is possible to be a person who actually wants change.

[@AfsanaAmerica]

With a name like that "America" the expectations are really high and its not surprising if people feel disappointed or offended.

[@jmo8a_veda]

Sometimes public speaking influences our minds to harvest feelings and my pain is overwhelming me with what reality is but if I say pain is dirty I will try to find cleansing and that is pretty good but its also a hard slippery problem

[@honeysugar1]

Here because of Ryan Gosling 😂

[@PeachyPlayz_YT]

Same!! 😅

[@florecitamorada]

Same 😅

[@buellgonzalesjr2164]

Same… 😂

[@a_person9916]

Truly inspirational!!!!! Thank you for sharing this story

[@slivitaland12]

I’m sick and tired of the constant messages that victimize the latinos. It is like we are always complaining about how hard our lives are in this country, or how much we suffer, or how unfair our destiny is. I see it on TV all the time (Univision and Telemundo are a perfect example). If you don’t like this country then go back to where you came from. Who said that life is easy??? It’s hard to everybody in the world, not just us “the latinos”. Everybody has easy and hard experiences, decisions to make., sad and happy moments. Do you think that becoming an actress or an actor is an easy journey?? How many (white) people never had the change?? . Most of the actors and actresses had to start from scratch portraying roles they didn’t want. If you felt embarrassed or angry because you had to portray a “latina with a broken English” then you are not a truly actress. How many actors and actresses have portrayed roles with different accents and “broken English”??. I don’t understand why did you get so offended?. Atte. A very proud Latina with a Broken English ( I don’t feel ashamed by that and I feel grateful for having the opportunity of living in this great country and I’m proud of myself with all my accomplishments).

[@austinrichards5643]

Wow the first 2 minutes of the video, just right on the mark. Immediately captivating.

[@rushi9154]

Gob bless you America Ferrera!

[@kshitijashekhar7138]

Woah!

[@leanaslg7855]

It's true!

[@alexiagames3989]

Your identity is your weakness! Is only important if you’re surrounded by people with the same identity. If you believe that your identity is everything you are, then, you’re only that.

[@sansudar21]

Why did they change the titled of any alread existing video and reupload it ?

[@timalxs]

very inspiring words, you have given me great strength, thank you for your speech. However, I have one question, at the end you said that a person’s personality is his superpower, however, there are people with a spoiled and rotten soul, what about them? is this also a superpower and good for them?

[@BertVallejo]

America is brilliant and this was very powerful ! Thank you America

[@alexasaltz4229]

I have always loved this woman😁

[@glynnispitcher9423]

( REHAB TIME! ) PERSONAL IDENTITY DEPENDS ON CONSCIOUSNESS NOT ON SUBSTANCE. FACTS OVA FEELINGS!

[@datchocolatekid6967]

Very strong person💖

[@pertamaterakhir3733]

For Sure💖

[@josephsworldoftaekwondo5059]

America, America … in my best Ray Charles

[@ashxior8406]

Beautiful ❤️

[@zgb3l]

Not me staying out of the sun for so long

[@mni9529]

Thank you so much.

[@alexiagames3989]

And will happen

[@justinsjourney3224]

I've always been frustrated with Hollywood's unwillingness to just have auditions and pick the people that blow them away in the audition room the most. If it's a famous person, cool if it's someone you've never heard of and it just was a really cool audition so be it.

[@marshahinson6930]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ThePreacherofDevotion]

I identity as a Pagan monk who defies gravity and turns into a dragon at night and burns down the local villages.

[@Bill0102]

I'm deeply inspired by this material. The book I read on these topics was a significant influence in my life. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

[@user-ex9bg4gi2w]

1:07

[@Kenkanekie]

astrid

[@user-ex9bg4gi2w]

2:16

[@jazzyjswift]

You will never be an individual if your identity is tied to a collective. You'll never be a leader if your identity is based on following others. You'll never go against the current if your identity tells you that you need to go along with it. You are you. That is your one and only true identity. All other things are merely parts of what makes you, you.

[@justinsjourney3224]

Isn't it funny how they talk about inclusivity and all of this nice language, but then when you get behind the scenes it's just a mean machine trying to crank money out and look like the current thing

[@isidoreaerys8745]

Well maybe when your name Is “Freedom Chocolate” it is.

[@TA-ln8qs]

Or not. Try ego death instead.

[@dakotajones9709]

Based.

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

This search for authenticity is universal. We get lost in our “whiteness” too.

[@dakotajones9709]

What does it mean to get lost in your whiteness?

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

Pressure to conform to the norms and the cultural values of one’s identified group occurs most everywhere. If one merely accepts what they’re taught without question, they’re “lost”.

[@shawnbechard3680]

Your individuality is your super power, your identity today is turning out to be a mass conditioned obsession to divide the masses with identity propaganda and illogical intersectional categories.

[@heronrodriguez3268]

she actualyb hasnt been saying anything for the ast five minuetes

[@MrJustbrowsing12345]

How is this super power practical in the real world? I'm a white British guy, can I use this power to star as Kim Jong un in a Korean movie studio?

[@planetoftheatheists6858]

Look at the pathetic view count of TED talks.

[@mattchannel7075]

Wow, what happened to TED? The quality of these talks are in free fall

[@Fnidner]

yeah, the quality of your comment is pretty disappointing too...

[@mattchannel7075]

@@Fnidner I apologize. But please keep in mind that I am not responsible for the fact that your parents did not love you.

[@Fnidner]

No no, I blame myself. What’s your excuse?

[@mattchannel7075]

@@LegendLength When I first discovered TED a couple years ago, I checked their website, and the main event ticket price was 10.000 dollars! And ok, with top speakers that give you cutting edge inspiring speaches... I was actually considering it. Also nice to network. Then later they had TEDx, that everyone could organize - so the speakers had usually way less quality - on the other hand, these events where cheap and more local, so all good. I actually attended a TEDx event, and it was a nice evening, but nothing to write home about. But the speaches that I see here on the TED main channel for almost a year - holy cow, you can get that type of content on an average community college event or even lower. Who wants to pay real money for that nonsense? And of course it is leftist nonsense, but least I would expect some serious expert on leftist nonsense, not a random 20 year old girl showcasing her confused life wisdom. I actually do not get what happened here. How can anyone take this seriously?

[@elaine1047]

.. just because someone's belief doesn't align with yours...

[@kaineuler]

She’s sounds entitled.😂

[@horizontal120]

BOOO HOOOO

[@00i0ii0]

TED I swear to God I will unsub if I have to watch any more trash like this.

[@kityrebe_fun]

yo keep your thoughts to yourself

[@00i0ii0]

@@kityrebe_fun no u

[@yuliancoronado2737]

And Ferrera's superpower is to assume a political position instead of becoming a neutral party. What are you real intentions America? I'm disappointed with your bias message becoming an advertisement in social media like I support people because they belong to the community "the minority of latinos bla bla"