Own Your Own Story, and Tell It Often | Khalid El Khatib | TEDxCUNY

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • Being your authentic self isn't always easy, especially when your identify is complicated. Writer Khalid El Khatib shares how talking about being gay, Iowan, and Palestinian helped him better accept himself, and how having the conversation with others -- including complete strangers -- fosters acceptance. Khalid El Khatib is a contributor to VICE, PAPER, OUT, and Hello Mr. magazine where he covers art, culture, and LGBTQ issues. He is writing a memoir about his experiences growing up in Iowa and New York as the gay son of a Muslim father. He is also a digital marketing strategist and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at GLG.
    Twitter - @kmelkhat 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

Комментарии • 12

  • @andrewaway
    @andrewaway 3 года назад +4

    Such a powerful story. Thank you. ❤️

  • @Tyberius1
    @Tyberius1 4 года назад +6

    Great speech! I am so happy for you.

  • @davidmilliones5682
    @davidmilliones5682 5 лет назад +5

    Awesome

  • @mz6367
    @mz6367 Год назад

    Amazing khaleed I’m a middle eastern too and support you

  • @Brybizzle999
    @Brybizzle999 4 года назад +3

    Congrats! Great insight king ❤️

  • @adamdaher89
    @adamdaher89 3 года назад +1

    Kinda late to applaud your being who Khalid really is through your once you tube channel, but then it would have been unfair not to praise your long enduring efforts in overcoming for your success story which I humbly salute. Keep well, good luck and be happy, you deserve it.

  • @stevechapman1659
    @stevechapman1659 Год назад

    Thank you! Your visibility matters ESPECIALLY NOW. Continue to use your voice.

  • @postmitotic2164
    @postmitotic2164 3 года назад +1

    C'est du bon boulot !

  • @davidholiday4494
    @davidholiday4494 2 года назад

    Hello Khalid: I have seen some videos concerning yourself and I must say I am filled with admiration. You are an extremely brave young man to reveal yourself in this way and speak of the discrimination one may feel because of their name and/or nature. I was a college teacher for almost 30 years. In the final 10 years of my service I taught
    a great deal of people from Muslim countries. They taught me so much about Islam and the ways of their lives. It widened my experience of the world and different cultures in an extremely positive way. Life in London (I think) is a bit more tolerant than the US. Sorry, I am losing my thread of thought and I really just wanted to say that your videos moved me and I wish the best forever on. Otherwise you might end up with a 3,000 word essay on my thoughts. Stay strong!!! D

  • @Mcfreddo
    @Mcfreddo 3 года назад

    Trump! My Gawd!

  • @stumpali
    @stumpali 3 года назад

    This is really basic and boring