33-year-old rap songstress talked all things twerk in a new TED Talk discussing the reclamation of traditions of Black culture that are often co-opted by the mainstream. “This is a dream 3 years in the making,” she said of her speech on Instagram. “I watched our bodies and the way we move them become a cultural phenomenon.
I’m here to make sure it’s not a trend. WE ARE HERE TO STAY.”Her talk, lovingly dubbed TEDXTWERK by Lizzo, touched on everything from the historical origins of the often overly sexualized and appropriated dance move, to how performing the motion has bolstered her own self-confidence. “If you follow me on social media you’ve probably seen my heinie before.
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