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3 questions to ask yourself about US citizenship | Jose Antonio Vargas

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3 questions to ask yourself about US citizenship | Jose Antonio Vargas

FromTED Talks Daily

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

At age 16, journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas found out he was in the United States illegally. Since then, he's been thinking deeply about immigration and what it means to be a US citizen -- whether it's by birth, law or otherwise. In this powerful talk, Vargas calls for a shift in how we think about citizenship and encourages us all to reconsider our personal histories by answering three questions: Where did you come from? How did you get here? Who paid?
Released:
Aug 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.