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Storytelling to bridge divides | Cierra Kaler-Jones | TEDxFoggyBottom

3,498 views · Published 5 June 2018 · 11:26 · Indexed 25 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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What can you learn from listening to another person's story? According to social justice educator Cierra Kaler-Jones, everything. Hear her detail how sharing stories can promote common ground in social justice discussions and create a more equitable society.
 Cierra Kaler-Jones is a teaching artist, writer, and storyteller who has been internationally recognized by The White House and The Department of Education for her storytelling program 'Speak Your Truth'. Kaler-Jones is devoted to giving students a space to use their own experiences to tell stories as a way to talk about the issues that affect our society. She is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland - College Park, studying minority and urban education to further her work in art and diversity education. Kaler-Jones has always been passionate about serving the community. In 2014, after being the second woman of color to secure the title of Miss New Jersey, she spent her year offering free visual and performing arts lessons to students along the East Coast and advocating for educational equity. 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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