Thursday Apr 25, 2024

#1 Life Stories - facing racism and life challenges with Steve Cox

Steve Cox shares stories from his life, starting from growing up in a large family in a small town in regional Western Australia, with a white father and Noongar mother. Steve's stories cover his search for belonging, impacts of the stolen generation of Aboriginal children, systemic and individual racism, facing personal battles and sliding door moments throughout his life experiences. 

 

 

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Thanks for your comments @andyjarman. Steve’s stories have impacted many listeners.

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

It’s pretty sad Steve had to be either black or white. He chose to be black because while he could easily pass as white, he felt unsure of himself. Even today, programmes like this are emphasising the inability of many so-called blacks to accept they are Australians - a bit white, and a bit black.

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

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