Brown Brother: Joshua Iosefo at TEDxEQChCh

17-year-old Joshua Iosefo has an insight into human nature far beyond his years. In this passionate and uplifting performance, he challenges us to see beyond the barriers we place on ourselves.
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[@redeemedstone]

Proof that just because our kids are silent, doesn't mean they don't see the mess around them. Well done young Brother. Phil 4:13 - Amen.

[@ELLYmon]

This topic can never get enough attention, every bit of this was amazing and Joshua is something I can only aspire to be. This is one hell of a flawless representation in an area that does not get nearly enough representation. "When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." - Malala Yousafzai

[@reneestrawbridge821]

Joshua I am such a big fan of your work. I hope that somehow you will see my comment and know how much you have impacted on the lives of others. As a school teacher I use you as an example to inspire others. I have heard your Brown Brother speech multiple times over the years and your words still mean something to me every time I see/hear you. You are a special human being and I am so glad to see you here doing what you were born to do!

[@FrontierRemovalVids]

Congratulations Joshua. A beautiful sermon that is almost a rallying cry to us all. You should be proud of the effort you put in and the impact it will and has had. Well Done..

[@vaogae]

OMG- I am watching this in Sudan and I am teaching 'yt people, my place' to my high school students- AMAZING, beautiful and thought provoking. So far away from home and this young man's message has resounded across vast oceans...bless!

[@shuliliu-d2t]

Great speech! We definitely need voice like that! I wish our beautiful country can turn back to safe, friendly and hopeful again!

[@MzRettaaaaa]

inspirational - this truly motivated me in my journey through school. I officially graduated last year. I got university offers from 2 of Sydney's leading education institutions. I am currently studying law and hoping to become one of the first Samoans from Mangere NZ to have my own law firm in Sydney and specialize in Family Law. I played Joshua's brown brother speech every time I studied in High school, and I still do. All things are Possible with Christ

[@sonni7138]

sole hows your life going now 10 years later? did you accomplish what you dreamed of? Are you at the place you thought you would be after all this time?

[@tongadeuce]

I truly love this video... So many times we place barriers upon ourselves... Not believing in ourselves at times we see ourselves in a classroom full of palangis.. N not believing we are just as good as them n that we belong there... We didnt jus get there through luck... Malo aupito.

[@pinakinpratap]

This is real inspirational for all brown brothers... Barrier r made to break.. however sometimes v break it and sometimes barrier break us... so keep breaking it until barrier itself become path for us...

[@patana256]

That was just AWESOME!!!! INSPIRATION TO THE MAX! Kudos to you, a lot of courage, you faced the wolves, and came out on top. Keep on keeping on!

[@ramonalive2274]

Discovering this channel in Hawaii 01/2018, WOWS!!!!! Just shared this talk with my 4 teenage children...

[@katarienaharawira7234]

On point Joshua, I am inspired, I am gonna complete my calling and I have you to thank, thank you so much.

[@kennethreddy2517]

I live in south Auckland and i think that the government see's the people living in the area to much as a 'stupid people' in general, but hey I was born and raised in Samoa and look like a Indian but I still so well in school, that is why i love Joshua's poems, they relate to me and the others.

[@jbtngosfg]

I love this soooooo much! So inspiring and encouraging

[@zainabamadahy9918]

Smart, heartfelt and spiritually generous. If you were my grandson I'd be so proud.

[@Val2ERV]

So inspiring

[@Memberofda501st]

Really inspirational bro! southside for life!!

[@MsLett86]

omg this brought me to tears you are an amazing young man

[@Thelady662]

This kid right here is amazing!

[@stephaniedixon7155]

Wow what an honour!!! Congrats and a huuugee well done!

[@viiralbeast916]

the masage is really inspiring

[@williamduignan]

This is remarkable!

[@74book74]

You are incredible.

[@1011ar7icul8]

Have tracked that speech from the start, but hadn't caught it on TEDx. Go you - embedded in even greater meaning, being in the international forum! I'm pakeha, tertiary-educated, my children are in high school and have been able to take advantage of as many opportunities as I can afford - and Brown Brother is a repeated mantra in this house. Boxes come in many forms, and you are a total inspiration for those trying to break out of the boundaries less visible and never addressed in politics or the media. Even three years down the track, you continue to inspire in this wee house!

[@danielmafileo4078]

Incredible and an Inspirational speech! Glory to God! Thanks for that :)

[@viiralbeast916]

the best speech

[@adamt808]

NZ ALL THE WAY

[@OhEscortss]

the man ! I am Brown

[@kayleighjane1667]

crying...

[@vaitautu2624]

This words should be coming out of parents,matais,and pastors Polynesians have accepted second best from their community.

[@Aresenix]

damn this goes raw

[@mdee9337]

I wonder where he is now

[@AB-ks2me]

In another show giving the same speech, most probably

[@spong3b9b34]

lmao whos watching in 2020 haha

[@StraightFromTheAbove]

Nobody want to hear secrets from a 17 year old.