Look Who it Was Random video

The Center | Tyrek Traylor | TEDxWilmington

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

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"Look at me, and think about what you see."  Tyrek Traylor performs his spoken word piece focused on image, perception, and equality. “One Love.” Those were the last 2 words of Tyrek Traylor’s
winning presentation at the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Communication Contest held on January 15th, Dr.
King’s birthday. Prior to the MLK contest, Tyrek’s focus had
been science, not writing poetry and definitely not public
speaking. Thanks to the encouragement he received
from his English teacher, Tyrek stepped outside his comfort
zone and entered the MLK Communication Contest.
For the past 4 years Tyrek has attended Conrad Schools
of Science. He also competed as a member of KUDOS,
an organization which provides youth with opportunities
to help them succeed with their future academic endeavors.
He graduated in June and this fall will continue
his studies at Delaware State University where he will major
in biology, continue writing, and embrace student life. 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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