In her New Orleans neighborhood, artist and TED Fellow Candy Chang turned an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard asking a fill-in-the-blank question: “Before I die I want to ___.” Her neighbors’ answers — surprising, poignant, funny — became an unexpected mirror for the community. (What’s your answer?)
Before I Die – I Want To …
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This is the work of God and thank you Cindy!
Cindy, as I listen to this video of yours I am drawn to your face, your heart. You are a beautiful soul, a soul who has been touched my death at the loss of someone you loved. Please take time to know that death is not the end of seeing someone but of love to know you will,