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Transformative Storytelling: Poetry as a Tool for Liberation: Troy Osaki at TEDxUofW

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Troy Osaki is a writer, performer and spoken word artist from Seattle, WA. Inspired by creative storytelling, his heritage, and movements for equality, Troy approaches his art in hopes of supporting and building his community. He commits to cultivating safe space for honesty and understanding, liberation of self, and having as much fun as possible while writing and sharing poems. After discovering spoken word poetry during his time at Garfield High School, Troy began centering his focus on creative writing. He attended open mics, writing circles, and poetry slams eventually becoming the 2012 Youth Speaks Seattle and University of Washington Grand Slam Champion representing Seattle at Brave New Voices in Berkeley, CA and the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational in New York City. In 2013 he represented Seattle as a poet and performer in Pasadena, CA for Kollaboration Star, the largest Asian American talent show in the nation. Since graduating from the University of Washington, Troy now works as a teaching artist facilitating poetry workshops at Cleveland High School and a transitional housing unit for youth known as Spruce Street Crisis Residential Center. Troy writes poetry to honor his family's legacy, and to work in solidarity with all groups of marginalized people. He recognizes poetry as a tool for healing, empowerment, and revolution.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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