TikTok fame doesn’t always mean impact | Taylor Cassidy | TEDxGeorgetown

Taylor explores how social media stardom can illuminate the shortcomings of performative activism but also provide a massive opportunity to effect change. Spearheading social media, Taylor Cassidy is a social media content creator teaching her audience of millions of unsung Black history figures accompanied by her quick wit and strong passion. Seen in her series “Fast Black History” and “Black Girl Magic Minute” she uses her platform to advocate for inclusion, representation, and love for one’s culture. She’s earned a Streamy Creator Honor from Liza Koshy and is a creator host for Sirius XM's new #TikTok Radio Channel. She’s also been featured in TikTok’s 2020 Top 100 list under Voices of Change: Most impactful creators and Teen Vogue’s 2021 21 under 21 list. Generous with sharing motivation and finding her creative voice, she is passionate about encouraging others to dream bigger for themselves. 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