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"Some call me a soul sonic superstar," says Jomama Jones, the alter ego of TED Fellow and theater artist Daniel Alexander Jones. In this stunning talk and performance, Jomama Jones invites us to consider how coming undone can be the first step toward transformation. It's a powerful story of community, growth and renewal — and how breaking apart can mean breaking open.
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Asslam o Allaikum Muslim Umma!
Prophet Muhammad used to say when he was in distress: (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah the Incomparably Great, the Compassionate. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah the GOD of the Mighty Throne. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah the GOD of the heavens, the GOD of the earth, and the GOD of the Honourable Throne).”
Return the TED RU!!! Why closed???
Return the TED RU!!! Why closed???
Return the TED RU!!! Why closed???
i don’t understood a word.
so many bots…
What just happened? I’m frightened now.
As a black woman, I feel deeply offended by and resentful towards “Jomamma Jones” character.
Disclaimer: I stopped watching at 2:35 to write this – and I don’t know where it’s going.
Assuming it’s more of whatever THAT just was, here’s my question:
How would this man like it if I dressed up like his Uncle or Grandfather and started spouting supposed wisdom – but was really just mirroring trite stereotypes about his culture? I don’t think he would appreciate it at all.
If you want to hear wisdom from a Black Auntie, find you a Black Auntie.
Drag as an art form is one thing. Lip sync away. But please, don’t perform a monologue as a black woman unless you are quoting one.