What’s in a Name? | Isha Marthur | TEDxYouth@WestVancouver

Why do individuals change their names? Through her own story of how her own name has shaped her and how those around her have treated her, Isha Marthrur underscores the importance of creating an acceptance of different names and diverse backgrounds in our multicultural society. Ishita Mathur is a Grade 8 student in Canada, West Vancouver. Ishita is a district honour choir member and gold level soccer player. She volunteers at the ME to WE foundation, homeless shelters, local community gardens and city youth events. She is a youth activist with a powerful voice, trying to raise awareness about issues that are unspoken about which many are unaware about. 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

[@sajalzawar345]

She is Mathur, not Marthur. Well done TEDx Talks (slow claps)

[@philoki]

great talk, important message. I also grew up with a name that is awkward to handle, which is why I am planning to change it legally. so hard to choose a completely new name for oneself though. I liked your approach to just shorten it.

[@sakhimaheshwari]

Bravo ishita
So proud of u

[@JeJohnson606]

Powerful!

[@ssm10071973]

So true.

[@djackio]

Very Cool!

[@nalanieweidner2505]

Let's go isha

[@blueangel7998]

good ted.

[@Sean-rawlins]

3:39

[@juicetina]

Lol Isha looked really nervous but well done !!!!!

[@juicetina]

Say hi to me in school ;)

[@yelkhan2002]

How's life now that you're 5 years older?

[@ezekielaliss]

interesting...

[@troysander5731]

Lol just found this hi Isha

[@rahglah2327]

Gangsta🎩

[@Botas0518]

天王盖地虎

[@jenniferwootten3632]

What(e)'s in a name?
-only applies for those that hate.
I have know no hate

[@marhabafatima5389]

It is now a days problem

[@balajik4957]

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalu

[@sandyfkashag181]

they spelt her name wrong 😂

[@sumitchopra9905]

I-SHIT-a sounds so funny though 🤣

[@Fulltiltvulture]

3:44