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MSNBC Host Ali Velshi Traces His Ancestors' Migration

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Protests, Ancestry, and Gandhi's Influence

This chapter discusses the turmoil surrounding the protests after George Floyd's death, including a personal injury experienced by one of the speakers and the misrepresentation of law and order in media coverage. It also explores the speaker's Indian heritage, tracing their family's migration story from India to South Africa and their entrepreneurial spirit in the face of adversity. The chapter further examines the connection to Gandhi's early activism in South Africa, highlighting his relationship with the speaker's great-grandfather.

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