Younger generations are increasingly concerned about social problems and want to take responsibility to ensure better futures for themselves and others. This can drive youth towards activism, which is excellent, but the sheer idea of trying to solve complex social problems can quickly become overwhelming, often leading to inaction. Jaime will illustrate how even minimal involvement is crucial and can be a driving force behind greater societal change. Jaime is the Chair of Black Lives Matter Tokyo, a model and part-time graphic design teacher in the Greater Tokyo Area. In their spare time, they're avid gamers, a kimono student, and a hedgehog parent.

Their speech will talk about how younger generations are increasingly concerned about social problems and want to take responsibility to ensure better futures for themselves and others. This can drive youth towards activism, which is excellent, but the sheer idea of trying to solve complex social problems can quickly become overwhelming, often leading to inaction. Jaime will illustrate how even minimal involvement is crucial and can be a driving force behind greater societal change. 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