How to remember the name: The art of pronunciation and reclamation | Masaki Takahashi | TEDxMSU
Names are more than just labels, they are powerful gateways to identity, history, and self-expression. In this TEDx talk, Masaki Takahashi explores the complex relationship between names and self-esteem, weaving together personal experience, cultural insight, and poetic reflection.From a young age, Masaki experienced the weight of having a name that was often mispronounced, misunderstood, or mocked. These moments planted seeds of doubt, raising questions about belonging, identity, and the pressure to conform. But over time, that same name became a source of strength and clarity. Through learning a name's origins, embracing its historical significance, and honoring the ancestral ties it holds, Masaki discovered that the journey to self-love often begins with reclaiming one’s name.
This talk invites audiences to consider the stories behind their own names and to reflect on the ways names shape our sense of self in a world that often asks us to fit in. It is a celebration of individuality, heritage, and the transformative power of embracing every part of who we are—including the syllables we answer to. As the executive director of The Poetry Room and a competitive slam poet, Takahashi has dedicated his career to fostering literary communities and helping others find their voice and confidence. His work has been featured by Button Poetry, Write About Now and PBS, and has been published in Lunch Ticket and Rigorous. As a bilingual poet, he weaves multiple languages into his work, emphasizing the power of representation and cultural identity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Receive SMS online on sms24.me
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