Chinaka Hodge: What will you tell your daughters about 2016? | TED

With words like shards of glass, Chinaka Hodge cuts open 2016 and lets 12 months of violence, grief, fear, shame, courage and hope spill out in this original poem about a year none of us will soon forget.

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[mjh]

Id tell her that she's a girl which is effectively meaningless, that she can achieve anything in the world but just because she's a girl doesn't mean she should get special privileges.

That's what I would tell my daughter, because it's true.

[elenaeisenhardt]

Hopeful, strong, poetic - a beautiful performance!

[ofylove]

Dear Men, who were hurt by this video, not everything is going to be about you. This is a powerful video for women, and it spoke well so take your problems else where.

[phenxrsng]

What did you do with your privilege? Where were you? Very powerful! Thank you for reminding us the fight is never over!

[oidawasnoch]

When I first watched TED, I thought it was awesome! Scientific discussions, interesting entrepreneurs and unbelievable life stories. These times are gone. Sad.

[safucci]

It's weird how this video got a major thumbs down but she got a standing ovation from the audience.

[elijahpedroza]

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[KamiSilver]

There's something heartbraking about untalented people trying to act and sound epic.

[supershinigami]

So who of you disliked it without even watching it??? The majority I bet.

[ndbiet]

Ill tell her that we elected our lord emperor Trump to be the president with the power of meme magic.

[rebeccacampbell]

Despite all the negativity I think this is a very thought provoking talk and brilliant piece of art. It's understandable that not everyone can relate to what she's saying but it doesn't make it not valid.

[crimsoncorsair]

that it was the year feminazis took over TEDtalks

That it was the year the wonderful role model and amazing human being Carrie Fisher died

[mrzazzaable]

So to sum it up this women is telling every mother to tell their daughters they are as big, strong and as powerful as men. 2035 the year most women get beat up by men due to equality.

[bencochrane]

I think I will tell my daughter that even under accusations of racism, misogyny and other outrageous slander, I still acted under rational thought. And I will hope she finds the patience and courage to do the same.

[SuperAtheist]

2016 was the year TED went out it's damn mind.



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[Cathdingy]

I think she spoke beautifully and the fact that so many men have displayed their distaste in her speech simply shows why she needed to address the issue.

[EarthlingCarl]

"With words like shards of glass" - Wow TED's virtue signalling is strong here.

[Nah-]

this was very powerful and for all of the men giving it hate I would like to say shame on you.

[verpauly]

My girls are passed listening to me, however, I have granddaughters. Both had fathers that they shouldn't. I tell them follow the two greatest Commandants and remember that your Churches will always be your place of refuge. Never feel alone, look inward for the holy spirit to guide them. Follow their intellect, be wary of emotional issues. Hatred has no authority over love.

[benh]

When did ted talk become feminist slam poetry?