How to Talk with a White Supremacist | Simon Tam | TEDxUCR

Simon Tam and his all Asian band, entered a maximum security prison, filled with white supremacists, to play a concert, expecting the worst to happen. In this surprising and heartfelt talk, Simon shares his story of what happens when you take a moment to really have a conversation with another person. Simon Tam is an award-winning musician, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and social justice activist. Simon is best known as the founder and bassist of The Slants, the world’s first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. His approach to activism through the arts has been highlighted in thousands of media features across 82 countries, including: BBC World News, NPR, TIME Magazine, TED talks, NBC, and the New York Times. Since 2000, he has been a performer, presenter, and keynote at events and organizations such as TEDx, SXSW, Comic-Con, The Department of Defense, Stanford University, Rotary International, and over 1,200 others across North America, Europe, and Asia. You can find Simon's appearance schedule, writing, and current projects at: www.simontam.biz This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx