How We Present Ourselves to Change the World

Explore a powerful TEDx talk by Cherisse Gasana, a communications officer at IndustriALL Global Union, as she shares her personal journey of awakening to racial injustice and the importance of speaking up against discrimination. Discover how the killing of George Floyd in 2020 sparked a transformation in Gasana's perspective, leading her to confront the daily micro-aggressions and underlying racism she had previously accepted. Learn about her decision to challenge the status quo, create spaces for underrepresented groups in trade unions, and engage in difficult conversations to bring racism to the surface. Gain insights into the responsibility each individual has in recognizing their privileges and using them to create positive change. Through Gasana's experiences as a trade union communicator and storyteller, understand the power of giving voice to workers' struggles and effectively communicating their experiences through photography and video. Reflect on how questions of discrimination impact all aspects of society and the role we can play in resisting and dismantling systemic racism.