Why Black Lives Matter NOW | Ellis Fearon | TEDxYouth@AEL

Although Ellis Fearon is not from the US, from the moment when he witnessed what was happening in the "leading power of the world," he had a conversation with his parents about the implications of those events, he knew that he wanted to make more people aware about this. His talk is about what "being black" means to him.

Ellis was born in the UK and last year moved to Argentina. He is currently in 8th grade.

[azunao]

Laundry should be the only thing that should be seperated by its color

[sheronam]

3 years later & we’re still fighting for equality

[MeleeMaster_GCN]

This kid really spoke with confidence. I wish I could speak with confidence, but I don't like how my voice sounds on video so I have to get used to that.

[violetalilikakis]

usually, I dont cry over these things. but when my teacher assigned this video, i really cried. This kid deserves the world.

[LeicestershireCC]

Your video is excellent Ellis - and we're sharing it with our staff because your messages are so important. Thank you for sharing.

[sweeterneet]

Thank you. this made me cry. Thank you for saying what needed to be said. Showing this to my kids. It is our responsibility to teach the next generation not to repeat the mistakes

[MariaMendoza-qqpd]

😢my grandkids will not suffer from this and I will make sure to do my best to STOP RACISM AND POLICE BRUTALITY at the street, at work, at church, at the gym, at the restaurant, at the store, EVERY WHERE ALL THE TIME!

[nathanmedina]

The description said he's currently in 8th grade but he looks like he's 11

[tompaulcampbell]

Killed and "wrongfully killed" are two different things. How many cops have been killed in that period, and how many more cops would have been killed if these guys weren't ?

[molly]

It's sad that this kid knows more about equality and how to treat other human beings in respect then some fully grown adults who have lived their lives and SHOULD be wiser then him but are not.

[josephbenoit]

I think the root of the problem is reputation. change your reputation and maybe you can change the cycle of violence from all ends

[ashleyscott]

I can't believe we're still fighting 3 years later

[iky]

So beautifully put Ellis. Stay safe and continue to educate us.

[moimoi]

Because some people need bigger houses.

[davidhejna]

Why this video have only 50k when it's totally true.

[maccon]

My Brother is strongly against BLM and I’m struggling how to educate him. This helps quite a bit

[Toto-clrw]

We have a powerful potential in our youth, and must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.
Mary McLeod Bethune

[qszsgfk]

How burn looted matters important than respect your own country?

[heavenly_gf]

You know why they got shot it's a law to run from the police or do any violence to the police if you run or try to shoot or assault an officer you are going to get shot

[kingwithanh]

Y'all better be because of school