TED: Fashion that celebrates African strength and spirit | Wale Oyejide

The video explores how fashion can be a powerful tool for social change, particularly in providing representation for marginalized communities. The speaker, a Nigerian American designer, uses design to challenge historical narratives and empower people of color. By blending African and European aesthetics, the designer aims to recast people of color in roles of prominence, promoting dignity and self-awareness. The video concludes with a call to action to rewrite cultural narratives and embrace diverse identities.

What does the speaker identify as a powerful tool for challenging societal biases?

• Music

• Fashion

• Education

• Technology

How does the speaker use design to change perceptions about African culture?

• By ignoring historical narratives

• By focusing on European art exclusively

• By telling stories of joy and perseverance

• By creating traditional African garments

What is the speaker's approach to subverting the narrative of African inferiority?

• By avoiding European influences

• By focusing solely on African art

• By recasting people of color in roles of prominence

• By disregarding historical context

According to the speaker, what happens when people present their true identities?

• They lose their cultural identity

• They stand taller and become more self-aware

• They face more discrimination

• They become less confident

What is the ultimate goal of the speaker's work in fashion?

• To focus on European fashion trends

• To create the most luxurious clothing

• To rewrite cultural narratives for people of color

• To dominate the fashion industry