Name: "You Have the Rite"
Uploaded: 2019-08-02T13:06:59Z
Duration: 7 min 4 s
Description: In a breathtaking, jazz-inflected spoken-word performance, TED Fellow Marc Bamuthi Joseph shares a Black father's tender and wrenching internal reflection on the pride and terror of seeing his son enter adulthood.

In a breathtaking, jazz-inflected spoken-word performance, TED Fellow Marc Bamuthi Joseph shares a Black father's tender and wrenching internal reflection on the pride and terror of seeing his son enter adulthood.

Marc Bamuthi Joseph: "You Have the Rite"

"You Have the Rite"

Navigating the complexities of Black fatherhood amidst societal threats highlights a delicate balance of pride and fear.

A mere traffic violation escalates to a life-threatening encounter, illustrating the precariousness of Black existence in America.

The talk underscores the potent mixture of love, music, and survival in the African American experience, transcending adversity.