Deafening Silence of Growing up Gay in a Heteronormative Society | Ross Rossouw | TEDxYouth@KCISLK

“I hope to spread awareness on the struggles and difficulties that minority groups like the LGBTQ+ community face every day as a result of lack of education. As an educator, I feel it’s my duty to inform communities and be a voice to the voiceless''.

[ldh]

I am so proud of you, and so happy and proud to have you in my life as my boyfriend! You did incredibly well!❤

[AtlasBlizzard]

One of my favorite TED Talks. Thank you, Ross! You inspire me!

[chrisjeffries]

Thank you, Ross, for speaking up to society.

[kellyharrison]

What a lovely, and brave, young man.

[jakebe]

Superbly presented....
Your courage is applauded.
Bravo....

[sufyanlowel]

Thanks to my parents and Madonna I never wanted to be 'like the rest'. I never have any doubts about myself. I am very lucky and this is very sad because this should be a regular situation for everyone, not some 'lucky'.

[bigRed]

A beautiful presentation of the truth.

[TotRevalution]

This was so moving. Thank you! Made me emotional ;-;

[ryanmrh]

This video was a great find, at the right time. Thank you for your vulnerability, it helps those of us that relate.

[thomasmulroney]

So enlightening especially on British colonialism. Thank you for your courage. I loved the symbolism of moving out of the red circle.

[lokiji]

Thank you for shining light & clarity

[johnphillips]

First, he is stunning, just saying wow very handsome. And great Ted talk

[jackstrubbe]

As a survivor of the bashings at Stonewall, they have never managed to silence this lifelong 75 year old activist. I fear we are having all our work undone now. Vote Blue.

[KelleyMeyer-fh]

Thank you for your beautiful presentation…😊❤️🙏

[cowinwatts]

I fully understand being outside the circle!
But why is there nobody in the audience??? It's like no body is listening.. Very sad!
We all have the right to live and thrive!😢 Amen

[johannalberts]

Thank you for what you are doing here. How wonderfully explained 👏👏.

[raisingruckus]

Agreed. To all. Where is the audience?

[MichaelDG]

By 1:30 I started crying

My whole life I have waited to be accepted or rejected.

I never understood it in those terms and I’m 53 and it’s STILL

It’s so lonely. I have many loving friends, family, and a reasonable number of romantic prospects and yet I am still lonely, vigilant and stuck.

[joecutro]

Thanks, Ross. Like any day on the freeway, I am grateful for those who use their mirrors. 😉 🪞 Keep the faith. 🏳️‍🌈👍🏼☮️

[alfredbooth]

Thank you for continuing to speak for all of us. You have the soul of a beautiful Human Being.