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Where would you have fit in in the South African context. #mixedheritage

Jul 18, 2026
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Imagine your teacher asking you in the middle of a history class: "Where would you have fit in?" Imagine at 14/15 years old having to racially classify yourself in front of your peers, because you are the one who looks "ambiguous"? This conversation with Layla Blake is going live on Monday, July 20, at 0600 UK time. I purposefully speak to people beyond the UK borders, as I truly believe different perspectives widen our understanding of any subject. Listen to all Essays In Sepia episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hryv9Dpwj4aABVwi4w2F3 #essaysinsepia #coloured #white #segregation #mixedheritage #southafrica #biracial #accrossborders
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