ERASURE: The Marginalization of Multiracial People | Mia Ward | TEDxUTulsa

There are challenges that biracial communities face which are often overlooked. Societal pressures can marginalize individuals with mixed heritage, making it extremely crucial to recognize and celebrate their diverse identities. Caught in the middle between each side in today’s racial discussions, let’s listen to the story of our multiracial community now so we can hear all sides moving forward. Born to a biracial couple, Mia Ward has had nearly two decades to grapple with the complexities of what it means to be mixed. Her families, hailing from the Alabaman Deep South and Texan Hill Country respectively, have given her insight into two prominent extremes of racial dynamics and issues. Through countless personal experiences and relationships with other multiracial individuals, Mia has realized that people like her need a voice in today’s racial debates. Despite just finishing her first year at the University of Tulsa, she believes that young people need to broker difficult conversations, and she is more than happy to be the one to do it. 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