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The Oreo Complex | Ann-Bernice Thomas | TEDxPearsonCollegeUWC

From a stereotypical point of view, an individual’s characteristics can be attributed to a person’s race: a famous instance is the so-called Oreo complex. Through an interplay of poetry and spoken word, learn how this phenomenon is perceived by those most affected as well as how widespread expectations have the power to establish new norms. Ann-Bernice Thomas was the 2016 Youth Poet Laureate of Victoria. She is a spoken word artist, activist, and double major at the University of Victoria, focusing on Theatre and Creative Writing. Ann-Bernice has performed at Victoria’s Ferguson Rally in 2014, The Scotiabank Aids Walk for Life in 2015, and The Elevate the Arts Festival in 2016. She is currently working on her Poetry Comic Book. Ann-Bernice uses her voice to rally social change, discussing such themes as immigration, identity, feminism, sexual education, mental health, and racism. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx