Stereotyping Africa | Lala Mint Zahabi | TEDxGeorgiaStateU

What comes to mind when you think of Africa? How have stereotypes limited your perceptions of the opportunities available on the continent? Lala shares her experience educating people in the United States about the realities of Africa today. She challenges us to reexamine Africa. Lala Barka Mint Zahabi is an international student at Georgia State University majoring in Communication with a concentration in Public Policy and Administration. She is originally from Mali and moved to Atlanta for her higher education. Before graduating high school in Bamako, she lived in several countries on the African continent and speaks six languages. Her multicultural background allowed her to see the world from what she calls a "global perspective." She is very passionate about African crisis, and the way her continent is portrayed in the media. After moving to Atlanta, she experienced a cultural shock through insensitive stereotypes that motivated her to educate her peers about her continent. As a high achieving student, she always took the opportunity to write or speak about Africa during her time at GSU. Lala is determined to be part of the next generation of African leaders who want to rebrand the image of the continent. 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