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We Are The PeopleS6 - E2 - Astrid Abissath - From not fitting in to finding the real Astrid... all before she was 22Growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, Astrid faced a unique set of challenges that shaped her into the remarkable person she is today. She'll share her experiences of navigating the immense pressure to succeed imposed by her parents and the process of discovering her identity as the only black child in her school. But it's not just her cultural background that sets her apart; like any young person today, she's had to confront the typical struggles of adolescence.In this episode, Astrid opens up about the ignorance she faced in school, the importance of understanding history...2023-10-2247 min