Cultural Appropriation in America | Teri Beasley | TEDxMoreauCatholicHS 

In a country that was built on suppressing the history of some of its citizens, cultural appropriation occurs constantly, more often than not, being misinterpreted. Aspects of Black culture are commonly taken and reintroduced as something different than its original intent. It’s time to uncover the impact of cultural appropriation on African and African American cultures.
Teri Beasley is a Senior at Moreau Catholic High School and a hardworking student-athlete from Hayward, CA. Since the beginning of the protests for Black Lives in early 2020, she has found a passion for standing up for justice and helping to educate others about what it means to be Black in America. Teri is someone who has a passion for helping others, loves traveling, and has a deep appreciation for old-school music. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx