How to Tie a Tie Like a Black Man | David Onabanjo | TEDxPhillipsAcademyAndover

4,635 views · Published 6 April 2018 · 13:17 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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When he learned how to tie a tie, David didn’t realize how much it might change his life. In his talk, David shares personal experiences around respectability politics, what it means to be a citizen, and the unexpected significance of a nicely tied tie. David is a student at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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