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 is the significance of presenting one's true identity according to the speaker?

What message does the speaker convey about the future of storytelling for people of color?