The power of solidarity and silence | Aria Mia Loberti | TEDxURI

Aria Mia Loberti is a staunch advocate for the blind and visually impaired. Her activism, which began locally, led her to the UN where she is an Outstanding Youth and on UN Women’s Task Force. At URI, Aria Mia, an aspiring academic, is a research fellow, teaching/research assistant, yoga teacher, and President of both URI’s Rhetoric Society and UN Association. Here she talks about the power of solidarity and silence. Aria Mia Loberti is a staunch advocate for the blind and visually impaired. Her activism, which began locally, led her to the UN where she is an Outstanding Youth and on UN Women’s Task Force. At URI, Aria Mia, an aspiring academic, is a research fellow, teaching/research assistant, yoga teacher, and President of both URI’s Rhetoric Society and UN Association. In her free time, she enjoys reading, family time, exploring campus with her Guide Dog, and geeking out about all things sci-fi/fantasy. 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