Why Christianity is perceived as the white man's religion | Olivia Pierce

Why Christianity is perceived as the white man's religion | Olivia Pierce

TEDx Talks

Unconscious bias and lack of racial diversity in visual representation causes damage in schools, communities, workplaces and places of worship across the globe. It creates a divide between those who see themselves as empowered, and those who don’t. What steps can we take to begin to address this issue? A junior at Edina High School, Olivia Pierce likes to write music, run track, read, and paint. Bold without fear on stage, she is also an actor and sees a future for herself as a pediatrician. As a Christian, Olivia tries to live out her faith actively every day and show God’s love to others through her actions. As a civil rights activist, Olivia is working to ensure that all people can have their voices heard and respected. . This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

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