Stories That Reshape Reality | Jacinta Kerketta | TEDxXLRI

The independent journalist urges everyone to embark on a writing journey and use their words to combat injustices, regardless of whether they reside in a rural or urban area. Emphasizing that each person has a unique perspective and voice that can make a difference in the fight for justice, she encourages everyone to share their stories and insights through various mediums such as poetry, prose, and social media. Born in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, Jacinta through her poetry, has highlighted the different questions and perspectives of these indigenous populations, and has published her poems at national and international levels. She has also travelled through Jharkhand and Odisha to emphasize the impact of risk management programmes on those living inside forests, and grassroot democracy among indigenous populations. Kerketta is also working on short poems and diaries for children, which are published in the magazine Cycle, which is published by a Bhopal-based trust in an attempt to reshape the lives of many of the Adivasi community. 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