How Racism Shaped Me
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a powerful journey of resilience and transformation in this 18-minute TEDx talk by Minh Tuan Nguyen at TEDxNuremberg. Discover how a 12-year-old Vietnamese boy's migration to Germany in 2004 became a testament to overcoming adversity and racism. Follow Nguyen's path from facing discouragement and prejudice in a small German town to founding his own IT startup and becoming a dedicated philanthropist. Gain insights into the challenges of adapting to a new language, culture, and societal norms while battling skepticism and discrimination. Learn how determination, hard work, and resilience can triumph over the barriers of others' perceptions. Explore the speaker's background, including his parents' risky decision to flee communist Vietnam, leaving him behind as a toddler, and their eventual reunion. Reflect on the transformative power of personal struggle and the importance of unity and understanding in transcending borders and divisions. This talk serves as an inspiring reminder of the potential within every individual to overcome adversity and make a positive impact on society.
Syllabus
Minh Tuan Nguyen: How Racism Shaped me | Minh Tuan Nguyen | TEDxNuremberg
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