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The new school of activism: Using your talent to make a difference.
If you don’t know Derrick Ashong yet, you soon will. Called “the voice of a new generation,” this Ghana-born, Harvard-educated Renaissance Man is a talented actor, singer/songwriter, public speaker and activist who uses his talents for social change. He is the new face of activism, and he’s ready to get you fired up to make the world a better place.
In this interview, Derrick talks about the pivotal 2008 YouTube video that made him an overnight sensation (his passionate views on Barack Obama’s presidential campaign were viewed by millions). With his signature charisma and zeal, he explains the meeting point between creativity and activism—and how he uses that as a platform to address social issues in a fun, exciting and engaging way. Derrick dishes on everything from music to health care—giving a much-needed fresh voice and perspective to the world today.
Derrick Ashong, also known as DNA, is the voice of a new generation. Whether heard on his show on Oprah Radio, in his music, his lyrics, or in his acting (in Steven Spielberg’s Amistad), the Harvard-educated talent inspires and engages young people with positive messages for social change. Dubbed a “YouTube phenom” by the New York Times, Derrick has dedicated his life to building bridges between the fields of business, media, technology, youth culture, pop culture and politics.
