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Meghan Markle's podcast sparked a global discussion around colourism. What is it and how does it look in Australia?

  • Written by: Suzanne Plater, Adjunct Senior Academic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and Health, University of Sydney
Meghan Markle's podcast sparked a global discussion around colourism. What is it and how does it look in Australia?Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speaks at the One Young World 2022 Manchester SummitAP

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