Talking of South Africa, Zulaikha believes "racism is still exist in facet of society". We talk about colourism, cultural identity, pencil test, segregated education system and other racist colonial history. If you're working in education or advocating for equitable education this episode will give you incredible context into South Africa's schools that are built in the interest of white children only but also get insight into actions and solutions for the future of education.
Zulaikha Patel is a South African anti-racism activist. She is Best-Selling author in South Africa for her children’s book My Coily Crowny Hair which affirms black Afro identity. At at the age of 13, she became a symbol of the fight against Pretoria Girls High School's policy regarding black girls' hair in 2016 that prohibited Afros, dreadlocks and braids.
Growing up to an Indian father and black African mother, she tells the story of her parents choosing each other, of her experience in white high school and of being rejected by her paternal conservative muslim side because of her blackness among other powerful stories of her activism. She explains how— Racism determines your outcome in life, your healthcare, your education, your job, your transport, your tax bracket, everything is based on your race.
Learn also about her morning routine and don’t miss the question at the end if she is a heartbreaker or heartbroken.
Her words of wisdom
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