Conspirituality Brief: Make Apartheid Great Again
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Feb 15, 2025 Julian Walker, who grew up under apartheid in South Africa and later left due to its oppressive regime, shares his insights on life during that tumultuous period. He discusses Donald Trump’s recent comments on white South Africans and the confusion surrounding them. Julian reflects on the contrasts of privilege and guilt experienced under apartheid, the complexities of current land reform debates, and the implications of a new bill affecting descendants of European settlers seeking asylum in the U.S. His personal stories shed light on a painful history and ongoing struggles.
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Growing Up Under Apartheid
- Julian Walker and Elon Musk grew up under apartheid in South Africa during the same period.
- Walker highlights the historical and political context surrounding Afrikaners, apartheid, and Musk's upbringing in Pretoria.
Life Under Apartheid
- Walker describes the controlled media and pervasive segregation under apartheid.
- He emphasizes the guilt and helplessness felt by those aware of the injustices.
Trevor Noah's Story
- Derek Barris mentions Trevor Noah's experience growing up with a white father and black mother under apartheid.
- Noah's parents couldn't publicly acknowledge each other due to racial segregation.