The Power of Empathy When Discussing Racial Divide | Tomiqua Perry | TEDxGainesville

Tomiqua discusses the healing energy that emerged from the peaceful racial justice protests in 2020. Tomiqua Perry is an advocate for the artist and entrepreneur, as well as one herself. Her passions are poetry and visual art, written and verbal expression are her primary creative outlets. She has spent many years helping others bring their vision to light and takes pride in her ability to connect people with the resources they need to succeed. In recent years she has worked within the nonprofit sector during election season, during which time she learned of a void that needs to be filled by allowing people to have open and honest discussions about cultural differences that have created a serious divide over time. This realization led to the creation of I Am Miq!, a brand housing three communication platforms. Curating opportunities for people to share and learn from others' experiences regarding racial tensions, bigotry, white supremacy, police brutality, sexism and many other issues that cause divide amongst the human race has been her most gratifying and fulfilling work thus far. Tomiqua is an advocate for the artist and entrepreneur, as well as one herself. Her passions are poetry and visual art, written and verbal expression are her primary creative outlets. She has spent many years helping others bring their vision to light and takes pride in her ability to connect people with the resources they need to succeed. In recent years she has worked within the nonprofit sector during election season, during which time she learned of a void that needs to be filled by allowing people to have open and honest discussions about cultural differences that have created a serious divide over time. This realization led to the creation of I Am Miq!, a brand housing three communication platforms. Curating opportunities for people to share and learn from others' experiences regarding racial tensions, bigotry, white supremacy, police brutality, sexism and many other issues that cause divide amongst the human race has been her most gratifying and fulfilling work thus far. 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