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Racist abuse led me to a career in anti-oppression activism

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"I will stop at nothing to see the world changed."

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  • The Self-Esteem Team (SET) run workshops in schools across the UK to help tackle young people's issues with body image, self-worth and mental health.
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Updated on 08-May-2019

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