Mia Birdsong TED TALK- The story we tell about poverty isn't true

https://www.ted.com/talks/mia_birdsong_the_story_we_tell_about_poverty_isn_t_true?l anguage=en

1.What are the similarities between Mia Birdsong and America Bracho's ideas about people in the community and the community itself?

2.How does this talk resonate with what has been discussed in this class that relates to creating health equity?

3.Do you agree or disagree with Mia Birdsong's talk? What is the narrative about poverty in this country? Do you believe the narrative about poverty and people who are living at or near the poverty level is true? (e.g. How does your family define success? And is it linked to material wealth? What have you been taught about hard work and success?) Please think carefully about these questions and answer thoughtfully.