Taiye Selasi
Award-Winning Author | Cultural Identity & Human Belonging
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Taiye Selasi is the acclaimed author of the novel 'Ghana Must Go' and the essay 'Don't Ask Where I'm From, Ask Where I'm a Local'. Her groundbreaking work explores the intersections of identity, globalization, and human belonging.
As a TED speaker, Selasi has captivated audiences worldwide with her insightful perspectives on the complexities of modern identity. Drawing from her multicultural upbringing, she offers fresh frameworks for navigating the challenges of the 21st century, empowering audiences to embrace their diverse roots and forge meaningful connections.
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Don't ask where I'm from, ask where I'm a local
When someone asks you where you're from … do you sometimes not know how to answer? Writer Taiye Selasi speaks on behalf of "multi-local" people, who feel at home in the town where they grew up, the city they live now and maybe another place or two. "How can I come from a country?" she asks. "How can a human being come from a concept?"
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