Maryam tells a personal story about how kindness can lead to
Understanding diversity and
Inclusion really means. She says, "The way I dress shouldn't play a role in how people see me in the world. Instead, we should be judged by our actions and our character."

Maryam Elassar is a third-grader at Amana
Academy. She likes to play outside,
crafting and would like to see a world
where children can overcome their differences.
She will give her lecture with the EL Design
Principle of empathy and caring through sharing
a story about how kindness leads to a
Understanding diversity and
Inclusion really means.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event that used the TED conference format but was independently organized by a local community. For more information, visit http://ted.com/tedx

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