Confronting the legacy of apartheid in his own family from "summary" of It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Growing up in South Africa under the oppressive system of apartheid, Trevor Noah had to confront the legacy of this dark period not only in society but also within his own family. As a mixed-race child, he was a living testament to the laws that prohibited relationships between people of different races. This reality forced him to navigate a complex identity that was neither fully black nor white. In his memoir, Trevor shares how his existence challenged the norms of apartheid and brought to light the contradictions and injustices of the system. His very presence in his family was a reminder of the t...
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