Why I keep speaking up, even when people mock my accent

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July 7, 2016 Today’s TED Talk Why I keep speaking up, even when people mock my accent 10:48 minutes · TED2016 Artist Safwat Saleem grew up with a stutter -- but as an independent animator, he decided to do his own voiceovers to give life to his characters. When YouTube commenters started mocking his Pakistani accent, it crushed him, and his voice began to leave his work. Hear how this TED Fellow reclaimed his voice and confidence in this charming, thoughtful talk. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The artist is in. Why create? Artists and designers share their work, their process and their vision in these deeply personal -- and often hilarious -- talks. Watch » 14 talks · Total run time 2:52:08 new on ideas.ted.com Doing pennants: How to fix an ugly flag A well-designed flag can be a thing of beauty, inspiring pledges of allegiance galore. But, weirdly, bad flags can inspire passion and loyalty, too, suggesting that democracy and design don't always work together hand-in-hand. Visit ideas.ted.com » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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