On Elephants, parapets, and re-imagining the status quo: A Ted Talk by Siana Bangura

It’s finally here!

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In April of this year, Siana headed out to Scotland to speak at the University of St. Andrews and give her first ever Ted Talk. What can we learn from the elephant kingdom about altruism, kindness, resistance and remembrance? Why are elephants a profound metaphor for life?

Watch below to find out more.

Siana Bangura

Siana Bangura is a writer, poet, performer and producer hailing from South East London. She is the author of critically acclaimed debut collection, 'Elephant', a book of poetry meditating on Black British womanhood and life growing up in London and the founder and former editor of No Fly on the WALL. Siana is the producer of '1500 & Counting', a documentary film investigating deaths in custody in the UK. With experience in indie publishing, journalism, and campaigns under her belt, Siana’s wide portfolio of work focuses on bringing voices on the margins to the centre. To find out more about Siana's work visit: www.sianabangura.com And catch her tweeting at @Sianaarrgh

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