TED: The Black history of twerking -- and how it taught me self-love | Lizzo

The speaker shares their journey of self-acceptance and empowerment through twerking, highlighting its cultural roots in black culture and its evolution into a mainstream phenomenon. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the origins of twerking and its role in personal and cultural expression. The talk also explores the future of twerking and its potential as a form of empowerment and liberation for women globally.

What did the speaker initially feel about their body, particularly their backside?

• They always loved it.

• They were proud of it.

• They disliked it.

• They were indifferent.

Who gave the speaker a standing ovation for their backside?

• Rihanna

• Beyoncé

• Nicki Minaj

• JLo

Which cultural dance is twerking directly linked to?

• Tango

• Ballet

• Mapouka

• Salsa

What was the media's reaction to twerking when it became mainstream?

• They ignored it.

• They praised it.

• They celebrated it.

• They found it disturbing.

What role did Miley Cyrus play in the mainstreaming of twerking?

• She criticized it.

• She ignored it.

• She popularized it.

• She banned it.

What does the speaker aim to prevent regarding the history of twerking?

• Its commercialization

• Its simplification

• Its erasure from Black culture

• Its evolution

How does the speaker describe the personal impact of twerking?

• As a professional skill

• As a casual hobby

• As a spiritual practice

• As a form of exercise

What does the speaker associate twerking with in terms of personal benefits?

• Self-love and empowerment

• Financial gain

• Social popularity

• Physical fitness

What future possibility does the speaker envision for twerking?

• Becoming a forgotten dance

• Being recognized as an Olympic sport

• Being banned worldwide

• Becoming a new form of yoga

What does the speaker hope for the future of twerking?

• It will be forgotten.

• It will remain a cultural staple.

• It will be replaced by new dances.

• It will be restricted to certain regions.