How I Learned to Love Someone Who Threatened to Shoot Me

Discover how to confront hate in a divided world through this powerful TEDx talk. Drawing from personal experiences, Alexandra Drakeford guides listeners towards overcoming fear and ignorance. As a visiting student at the University of Oxford and a senior Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar at American University, Drakeford brings unique insights into racial justice, community building, and rethinking cultural norms. Learn from her experiences interning at The White House and The Office of Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama, as well as her role as Chair of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations Alumni Council. Gain valuable perspectives on addressing societal divisions and fostering understanding in this thought-provoking 15-minute presentation.