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BOTH NOT HALF: A Radical New Approach to Mixed Heritage Identity. Last night actor & filmmaker Jassa Ahluwalia discussed his new book, which takes a groundbreaking and revolutionary look at the mixed-heritage experience. In conversation with us in the audience, BBC news presenter and correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan, I enjoyed an inspiring and uplifting evening of stories and new perspectives! Having been born in South Korea, adopted to Sweden at 1,5 years old, and lived in the UK for as long as I've Iived in Sweden. With daughters and a partner having mixed backgrounds too, this event spoke to me. This is an important conversation to continue, as it speaks about identity, politics and having a mixed identity. Both Not Half is a rallying cry for a new and inclusive future. It’s a journey of self-discovery that unearths the historical roots of modern mixed identity as we know it, braving to deconstruct the binaries we have inherited and the narratives we passively accept. Part-memoir, part-manifesto: this is a campaign for belonging in a divided world. I highly recommend his book! Thank you Jassa for being a voice and for sharing time with us yesterday. It was my first experience at BRIGHTHINK and it won't be my last. Check them out! 🌿 What is your experience of being from a mixed heritage background? (Photo by Bright Think.) #mixedheritage #mixedheritageidentity #identity #bothnothalf #belonging #nature #earth #community #beyou #bethechange #beyoutillfull

New posts on my Instagram! https://lnkd.in/eRNv8et6 Follow the link for more information and to see some more “The Legend of Zelda” related work!

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Eight years ago I published Polly's Piralympics. "You are going to change the world! were the words from a reviewer and literary critic after she read it. Well, I'm changing the world little-by-little. I remember being so excited! There were lots of kids (BTW the young lady in the top row, third pic was getting a tattoo - not a Covid injection, and is also now a young author. 😂) As I was saying, there were lots of kids, so I set up a table especially for them - colouring-in Polly, who balanced on their fingers. 🦜 I was surrounded by friends and fellow authors who had all turned up to support me at Skoobs (a wonderful book shop, which sadly was a victim of Covid.) Later, I was told it was the biggest and most successful children's book launch they had had. It felt a bit surreal, seeing people buy my book, until a friend pointed out that I had now joined the rank of author. The only regret I have had as an author to date? Not having the backing or finances to properly promote and market my work. Has that stopped me from writing? Heck, no! I write because I love to see the kids faces when I go into schools to read my books, give them tools to fight bullies and learn a little about being different. Polly's Piralympics, Paralympics for Pirates was the first in the series I wrote, and still one of my favourites. To date, I have written over 40 children's books, though only about half are published. #PollysPiralympics #kidsbookswelove #kidsbooks #scouts #pirates #teachers #Paris2024 #paralympics #everyone #bullyingawareness #parents #ParalympicsForPirates #animation #gaming #disabled #authorlife #antibullying #disabilityawareness #diversityandinclusion Pictures show a collage of people dressed as pirates for the book launch.

Where are you from? Palestine is often missing from many maps. Recognizing a place is the first step towards acknowledging its people and their struggles. As an educator, I have been working to answer the big question, for myself and others, if I am not on the map in the classroom or in the main office in schools, am I invisible? Are the students invisible?How do we create ways for belonging in spaces where people like me often aren't even on the map? #Palestine #VisibilityMatters https://lnkd.in/gSNXWyAr

“I believe that it will be valuable for Turkish cinema to address queer issues by using the power of documentary and collaborating with activist movements.” - (Metin Akdemir, 2020) Scenes I Imagine is about the relationships between female characters in productions that were known as “women films” in Turkish cinema in the 1980s and early 90s. Could the deep bonds between women also point to relationships of a sexual and emotional nature that are hidden beneath the surface? https://lnkd.in/dVUFNHSx

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THE SPECIAL WHITE HORSE 🐴 I'm ready to explore. Please provide more context or clarify which direction you'd like to take: 1. Existing story/legend (e.g., mythology, literature, film)? 2. Create a new story together? 3. Specific genre (e.g., fantasy, adventure, romance)? Some famous white horses include: 1. Pegasus (Greek mythology) 2. Shadowfax (The Lord of the Rings) 3. Snowmane (The Lord of the Rings) 4. The White Horse of Hanover (British monarchy) Let me know, and I'll assist! Would you like: 1. Story ideas or prompts? 2. Character development suggestions? 3. World-building guidance? 4. Research on existing white horse legends? 5. Something els Here are five possible hashtags for "The Special White Horse": 1. #TheSpecialWhiteHorse 2. #MajesticWhiteStallion 3. #WhiteHorseWonder 4. #LegendaryEquine 5. #MythicalWhiteH For specific hashtags, provide additional context: 1. Fictional story? 2. Real-life horse? 3. Mythology or legend? 4. Art or photography? 5. Event or competition? Let me know, and I'll create more tailored hashtags! Would you like: 1. Social media post ideas? 2. Story or legend inspiration? 3. Horse-related facts or trivia? 4. Photography or art suggestions? 5. Something else?

To the woman who feels like time has passed her by… it hasn’t. I’ve been there—feeling lost, stuck, wondering if my best days were behind me. But here’s the truth: they weren’t, and neither are yours. You don’t have to figure it all out by 30, 40, or even 50. Look at the stories of those who leaped later in life. Vera Wang didn’t begin designing dresses until she was 40, after a career in journalism and figure skating. Julia Child published her first cookbook at 49 and became a television icon in her 50s. Toni Morrison published her first novel at 39 and went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Anna Mary Robertson Moses (Grandma Moses) started painting seriously in her late 70s and gained fame as a celebrated folk artist. Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director at 57. Laura Ingalls Wilder published her first “Little House” book at 65, sharing stories that became American classics. Louise Hay founded Hay House Publishing at 58, creating a platform that became instrumental in the personal development field. Louise Bourgeois found fame as an artist at 78. These aren’t just stories; they prove that the timeline for greatness is yours. I know what it feels like to start over. I made changes, took risks, and pursued a life that aligned with my dreams, even when others thought it was “too late.” If I can do it, so can you. Your journey isn’t over, and it’s never too late to rewrite your story. Maybe it’s that dream career you haven’t started. Maybe it’s the travel you’ve always put off. Whatever it is, the time to begin is now. Are you ready to give yourself a chance? Comment below or reach out if you’re ready to take that first step. Let’s rewrite your story together. #ItStartsNow #NeverTooLate #RewriteYourStory #BelieveInYourself #WomenEmpowerment #LifeBeginsNow #NewChapters #LinkedInCommunity #Inspiration

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