Learning to navigate a world divided by race from "summary" of It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Growing up in South Africa during apartheid, I had to learn early on how to navigate a world that was divided by race. I was born to a black Xhosa mother and a white Swiss father, a union that was illegal at the time. This meant that I was classified as "colored," an identity that came with its own set of challenges and limitations. From a young age, I was taught to be aware of my surroundings and to adapt to different situations based on the color of my skin. I learned how to act and speak differently depending on whether I was in a black, colored, or white neighborhood. I had to be careful about who I associated with and where I went, as the consequences could be severe if I crossed racial boundaries. As I grew older, I began to understand the complexities of race relations in South Africa and the deep-rooted prejudices that existed in society. I witnessed fi...
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