Name: Embracing otherness, embracing myself
Uploaded: 2011-07-20T14:53:00Z
Duration: 13 min 38 s
Description: Actor Thandiwe Newton tells the story of finding her "otherness" -- first, as a child growing up in two distinct cultures, and then as an actor playing with many different selves. A warm, wise talk, fresh from the stage at TEDGlobal 2011.

Actor Thandiwe Newton tells the story of finding her "otherness" -- first, as a child growing up in two distinct cultures, and then as an actor playing with many different selves. A warm, wise talk, fresh from the stage at TEDGlobal 2011.

Thandiwe Newton: Embracing otherness, embracing myself

Embracing otherness, embracing myself

Embracing one's otherness is akin to embracing the self, a journey of understanding and acceptance, pivotal to identity.

The self evolves from interaction with society, yet remains a projection, questioning the authenticity of our identities.

Awareness of oneness beyond the self fosters connection, challenging the divisions created by our perceptions of race and identity.