Closing Plenary: The Spirit of Art and Activism - Yara Shahidi

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2016
  • Hear how a series of renowned changemakers define the central mission of their lives around the passion and purpose of social justice, change and artistic activism, bringing insights into how we can revitalize and focus our mission with renewed purpose and commitment.

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  • @TheButterflyFairy
    @TheButterflyFairy 8 років тому +226

    Wow look at the mind of a 16 year old... Imagine if every 16year old could think like her wow all I can say is her parents did an amazing job

    • @CetMM
      @CetMM 8 років тому +24

      So many more do, but we adults suppress them or refuse to truly listen to them. I meet hundreds of them every year.

    • @Dante-qf9yd
      @Dante-qf9yd 8 років тому +1

      I agree.

    • @diamondbolton2944
      @diamondbolton2944 Рік тому

      I definitely wasn’t fucking around

  • @LivinNerdy
    @LivinNerdy 7 років тому +109

    Wise beyond her years... i'm 17 and I wanna be like her when I grow up

    • @lir5660
      @lir5660 3 роки тому

      how're u now?

  • @lhamilt
    @lhamilt 8 років тому +172

    The youth are beyond powerful, thoroughly enjoyed this and was motivated by it

    • @ilovetheweeknd3412
      @ilovetheweeknd3412 7 років тому +3

      lhamilt I could not agree with you more! Such a beautiful generation coming our way!

  • @CetMM
    @CetMM 8 років тому +61

    She broke down why media affects biases so well.Anyone that could look at Yara's breakdown and they say they don't get it must be trying not to.

  • @MONET8iAM
    @MONET8iAM 8 років тому +47

    So beautiful and important for people to hear! Yara is so bright!

  • @kimkesiah
    @kimkesiah 7 років тому +30

    Yara is so well spoken , elegant and wise beyond her years. very inspiring

  • @igcomp1221
    @igcomp1221 5 років тому +35

    I could listen to her talk all day
    And I’m 100% serous I could quite literally sit in a room all day and just listen to her elegant way of speaking

  • @CraftyShawn
    @CraftyShawn 8 років тому +36

    She is a good speaker

  • @Koribaby1
    @Koribaby1 6 років тому +20

    Yara been preaching for years now. Bless this girl. I love and support her so much. It's ridiculous. What a job her parents have done, what Yara has done. And she's only gotten better. And is unfailingly HUMBLE about it. Wow, indeed.

  • @palomahunter3581
    @palomahunter3581 8 років тому +100

    I love her why can't there be more ppl like her on social media instead of Kylie Jenner or azelia banks

    • @SuzieQ90
      @SuzieQ90 6 років тому +6

      Paloma Hunter Azalea Banks is smart but unfortunately she chooses to spend all her energy on negative things and people, if she did what Yara did more people would give her the recognition she deserves. Plus I do think she’s dealing with personal stuff on which she lashes out on, she needs to learn calmness and humbleness. Plus she’s just like her mom who also lashes out on people

    • @sharonamaina3553
      @sharonamaina3553 6 років тому +2

      hey it is not good to compare

  • @LO-vh1ym
    @LO-vh1ym 8 років тому +23

    This was amazing, wow, I'm in love its official. I think its important to note also how young she is influencing a new generation of girls to love themselves and be proud of their ethnicities - I love that.

  • @lilygutierez6535
    @lilygutierez6535 8 років тому +41

    PURE ELOQUENCE AND EXTREMELY WISE BEYOND HER YEARS. THANK YOU YARA FOR GIVING HOPE TO OUR GENERATION.

  • @thelangel4842
    @thelangel4842 6 років тому +16

    WOW has God got plans for you. This incredible girl is going to make a visible mark on the world. I can't wait to watch her soar😍😍

  • @evilzlatan
    @evilzlatan 7 років тому +26

    Absolutely love Yara. Extremely brilliant and classy young lady. She's a wordsmith just like cousin Nas ☺ continue to write, act and inspire

    • @tcampbell2186
      @tcampbell2186 7 років тому +2

      Oh shoot! NAS is her cousin?! Say word. It's in their blood!

  • @mswkmw4683
    @mswkmw4683 8 років тому +210

    WTF was I doing when I was 16???

    • @sunshinesouline2224
      @sunshinesouline2224 5 років тому +1

      MSW knw same question am asking myself

    • @charlenewalker7891
      @charlenewalker7891 5 років тому +2

      msw okay...hahahhahahaha, besides graduating from high school then entering college...still...awesome young lady

    • @somethingforyou345
      @somethingforyou345 4 роки тому

      😭😭😭😭😭😂

    • @a.d.w8385
      @a.d.w8385 4 роки тому

      I was skipping school. I was a dumb ass.

  • @racheldublin8102
    @racheldublin8102 8 років тому +17

    This was so empowering and important to me. She did a great job and shes so wise. My new favorite activist ! :)

  • @mzhartofgold9948
    @mzhartofgold9948 6 років тому +6

    Wow!! Such a Beautiful and articulate young Queen!!!

  • @namsme7955
    @namsme7955 5 років тому +3

    Im gonna be her one day .....#lots of support👏🏽❤❤❤❤

  • @aotulapongen8382
    @aotulapongen8382 6 років тому +5

    She inspires people of all age and race ❤

  • @safina1253
    @safina1253 3 роки тому

    Wow wow wow First time here.The world is changing or has changed.
    Everybody ready? Humbled.
    You are so Amazing. Thanks

  • @pollito9324
    @pollito9324 8 років тому +13

    this is amazing! but i was wondering if you could please add captions so that it's more accesible for d/Deaf/HoH people, and as well as for people whose first language isn't english so reading the words is easier and more understandable? it would be super helpful thanks

  • @0Caracalla
    @0Caracalla 8 років тому +5

    nice speech! really hit on a lot of important dynamics of diversity on screen. media is the most influential form of communication today. what we see on screen has profound effects on society at large. you ended your speech with something like, 'does art reflect society or does art effect society?' are there ulterior motives at work within the film industry when it comes to diversity on screen? a powerful tool the media is in this day and age... watch the trends... i dont think they're accidents.

  • @T1Oracle
    @T1Oracle 8 років тому +6

    Excellent speech, especially the part about failure being the expectation and success being the exception. We are all exceptional if only the world will see us.

  • @NaNa-er4sw
    @NaNa-er4sw 4 роки тому +1

    Truly a gifted young lady 👌🏾

  • @katelynn767
    @katelynn767 8 років тому +6

    Love Her!

  • @jowahorn659
    @jowahorn659 8 років тому +5

    I was moved 👏👏👏💯💯💯💪

  • @itsniquenique45
    @itsniquenique45 7 років тому +21

    She is nothing short of special and extremely necessary

  • @trommelbiel
    @trommelbiel 3 роки тому +1

    This is one girl who can steal hours of my time without me regretting it.

  • @salamkahsay3453
    @salamkahsay3453 6 років тому +2

    I love this beautiful young lady.

  • @evlish8771
    @evlish8771 7 років тому +1

    yara we love you❤❤

  • @jadennicita1121
    @jadennicita1121 6 років тому +2

    She’s amazing

  • @princesspower6446
    @princesspower6446 5 років тому +3

    yara shahidi is so inspiring, she is so mature, and beautiful. I look up to her so much and hope to be like her when I am older. She is trying to make a difference at such a young age. She graudated at age 18, she is so smart and independent and I hope one day before or during or even after my days of fame (which I hope happens lol:}) I get to meet her and talk to her. I love her so much, she is a true queen.

  • @andrewangwenyi9578
    @andrewangwenyi9578 4 роки тому

    Yaya has inspired me and I hope to meet her someday

  • @BolinhoPodre
    @BolinhoPodre 8 років тому +5

    Can someone put subtitles on this video if possible please.

  • @captianhlgamer5566
    @captianhlgamer5566 6 років тому +12

    Yara should run for president in the future

  • @genevievewelbeck9315
    @genevievewelbeck9315 5 років тому +3

    Keep the good work YARA

  • @saesmith1
    @saesmith1 8 років тому +12

    She looks a lot younger when she has on less makeup, and still very beautiful!

    • @maplelu9514
      @maplelu9514 3 роки тому

      Yeah that how make up works but yeah it’s been 4 years and that hasn’t changed

  • @withlovejayda
    @withlovejayda 6 років тому

    where can I go to one of speeches???!

  • @SweetSibz
    @SweetSibz 3 роки тому

    Love her so much

  • @joshharris3282
    @joshharris3282 8 років тому +4

    That was a great speech, absolutely inspiring

  • @yarosanga7850
    @yarosanga7850 6 років тому +4

    My names Yaro so everytime i hear Yara im like heyyyyy it sounds like mine

  • @mitchelnyamwanda7055
    @mitchelnyamwanda7055 5 років тому +3

    I love you yara

  • @DCC610
    @DCC610 7 років тому +5

    OMG i am a HUGE Yara fan!!

  • @donnako2530
    @donnako2530 6 років тому +1

    yara is truth
    yara for president

  • @Encontra-te
    @Encontra-te 6 років тому +1

    😊

  • @charityharboclicks4298
    @charityharboclicks4298 5 років тому +3

    her parents are definitely learning from her

  • @LeaSenMusic
    @LeaSenMusic 8 років тому +5

    so important!!

  • @diamondbolton2944
    @diamondbolton2944 Рік тому

    I look like it, I walk like it, I talk like it.

  • @1Rose007
    @1Rose007 5 років тому +2

    at 16 wow so intelligent

  • @rejoicennedi
    @rejoicennedi 4 роки тому

    I love you girl!!! hopefully, we meet someday

  • @NF1995-
    @NF1995- 8 років тому +6

    Amazing. Can't believe she's just 16.

  • @jossymolina
    @jossymolina 6 років тому +1

    I fucking LOVE her

  • @hazel8527
    @hazel8527 3 роки тому +1

    True definition of a leader ❤️🙌🏻

  • @TheCyperShow
    @TheCyperShow 4 роки тому

    What's the name of the person who introduces Yara

  • @JumbleBeeRescue
    @JumbleBeeRescue 7 років тому +1

    equity > equality

  • @yellowdough2001
    @yellowdough2001 3 роки тому

    damn. Y-Shah.

  • @enock5393
    @enock5393 7 років тому +3

    I'm in love

  • @kelvindatson1202
    @kelvindatson1202 2 роки тому +1

    She have a witty tongue, but don't get confused with witty and wisdom.

  • @hootstheartist8552
    @hootstheartist8552 5 років тому +5

    Love her to death:)

  • @coolstuff2529
    @coolstuff2529 6 років тому +2

    Applause from Persia

  • @gatewaytopraveenam5932
    @gatewaytopraveenam5932 4 роки тому

    3:25

  • @stepsradio6331
    @stepsradio6331 8 років тому

    @stepsradio Every Tuesday #Detroit 7PM (EST). Prevention Radio. #Teens. Tune in... #PointsofLights. #GenX #Yara #PM #Ouch 313-649-PUSH...Comment Line. 24/7 STEPS RADIO.

  • @hootstheartist8552
    @hootstheartist8552 5 років тому +5

    Black and Iranian that's a lethal combo!! Haha

  • @faisalalkhedhrawi7311
    @faisalalkhedhrawi7311 2 роки тому

    she is the reincarnation of the great Malcom X.

  • @hosiequad
    @hosiequad 9 місяців тому

    A smart person knows a tomato is a fruit. A wise person knows not to put a tomato in a fruit salad. This girl is as wise as a steak milkshake.

  • @Binturong771
    @Binturong771 2 роки тому

    04:15 dharma is a very specific word to use, i think she's brilliant

  • @harryl9222
    @harryl9222 4 роки тому +2

    damn Im so stupid

  • @troybradley2575
    @troybradley2575 3 роки тому

    Kinda Cute🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @davem2761
    @davem2761 5 років тому

    mmmm Iranian is not a race, her dad is white, his ethnicity is Persian, his race is White.

  • @jspurs22
    @jspurs22 8 років тому

    tv show about a bunch of light skin ppl called Blac-ish I mean nigga come on that title by itself is just racist, through half season it piss me off when they always switch a dark skin girl to light skin, and its always been like this ppl jus dont see it, Aunt Viv, Claire Marie Kyle, My Wife and Kids, and the list goes on.

    • @Latoyahmeter
      @Latoyahmeter 8 років тому +5

      okay but three of the family members are light skin and the other three are not so...

    • @clcooks44
      @clcooks44 7 років тому

      jonjon so I take it that you're the one down vote?

  • @genevievewelbeck9315
    @genevievewelbeck9315 5 років тому +1

    Keep the good work YARA

  • @getoffyoursoapbox1901
    @getoffyoursoapbox1901 8 років тому +2

    I'm in love