How do we confront hate in a divided world? In this TED talk, Alexandra draws on her personal experiences to guide us towards overcoming fear and ignorance. Alexandra Drakeford is a visiting student at the University of Oxford during the 2023-2024 academic year. Alexandra is a senior Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar at American University in Washington, D.C., and studies political science. Throughout her college career, Alexandra has had the opportunity to intern at The White House and The Office of Former President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama. Also a Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Fellow, and Chair of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations Alumni Council, Alexandra is passionate about racial justice, building community, and rethinking cultural norms. 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