Be active, not an activist | Saffiyah Khan | TEDxYouth@Brum

Saffiayah Khan describes her utopia where more citizens take and active role leaving no room for specially identified activists. Brummie activist Saffiyah Khan went viral in April, 2016 when she a photographer snapped a picture of her defending Saira Zafar from a group of far-right English Defence League supporters at a demonstration in Birmingham - being hailed as a symbol of hope for not just the city but the world. Following the media frenzy, Saffiyah continues to use her platform as to reduce islamaphobia and racism. This year will see Saffiyah launch her first solo photo exhibition, TEDxYouth@Brum talk and many more adventures where she will get to explore important stories to inspire a new generation. 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