In this speech, Mia Birdsong aims at spreading awareness here on the topic of poverty in the African-American community by the use of experiences. The address is aimed at educated audiences, who are intellectual persons with a lot of money who care about social issues, fairness, and sustainability. As she mentions at the end of her speech, a portion of her speech is directed at the African American community. She refers to the poor people as a powerful resource who need a venue to shine rather than victimize them. Birdsong says what they really need is opportunities and not spending much to improve their lives. The speaker challenged the audience to reconsider what they believe they understand about individuals in poverty and consider the more nuanced stories that lie beneath. The video highlights the resilience and inventiveness that people as well as communities facing poverty possess. People labor for themselves, their children, and their neighborhoods while remaining solid and hopeful.
People need to see the great ideas so as to make lives better for themselves, their children, and also their neighborhoods. Stories that are told regarding poverty don’t reflect reality. The story we tell about poverty is that it disregards the drive and determination of the poor. The people who are poor are also hustling and innovating, just like the most revered and most rewarded CEOs. Though they may be broke, that does not mean that they are broken. We need to be optimistic about the future even if the larger community is not and create a reliable income flow for all. It’s about realizing that everyone, regardless of their decisions, convictions, or situations, is entitled to a happy life.