The tender terror of watching a son enter adulthood

Marc Bamuthi Joseph: "You Have the Rite" · 7:52 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Through jazz-influenced spoken word, TED Fellow Marc Bamuthi Joseph examines the intricate feelings of fatherhood, portraying the deep pride and apprehension experienced by a Black father watching his son become a man.

Marc Bamuthi Joseph delivers a breathtaking reflection on the internal shifts experienced by a parent during a child's maturation. Through a rhythmic, jazz-influenced delivery, he navigates the dualities of parental love: the immense pride in a child's growth and the inherent terror that accompanies seeing them face the world as an adult.

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