NBC News journalist Mariana Atencio covered three hurricanes, one earthquake and the worst mass shooting at a church in America in less than three months. She traveled to Mexico, Puerto Rico and Texas raising her voice for thousands of victims. But it was the crisis in her country, Venezuela, that really hit home. In her TEDx talk, Mariana tells you how to use the power of your own voice to make people care. Get ready to learn what YOU are willing to fight for! All you have to do is care enough to come forward. Mariana is a Peabody-Award winning journalist and news personality working for MSNBC and NBC News, where she covers domestic and international issues doing breaking news and special reports. The Huffington Post called her “our Latina Christiane Amanpour” and one of the top Latinas in American Newsrooms, making the rare “crossover from Spanish to English television.” In 2017, she gave a TEDx Talk about the search for humanity, tolerance and inclusiveness in our world that has been seen by more than 4 million people. Mariana is very passionate about inspiring the next generation of storytellers. Connect with her @marianaatencio This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx