Leleti Khumalo, best known for her role as the South African film Sarafina (1992) has not only pioneered as an actress but also an activist for the skin condition vitiligo.The actress discovered that she had the condition at the age of 24 and has not allowed it to deter her success. Vitiligo is a skin … Continue reading
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The 101 on vitiligo
In case you have never taken the time to even google what vitiligo is, don’t worry. We got you! Here are some fast facts. Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. This happens because the cells that make pigment (color) in the skin are … Continue reading
From ‘devil’s child’ to star ballerina | Michaela DePrince
Michaela DePrince grew up as an orphan in Sierra Leone during the civil war. Her life was difficult from the start, with her father killed by militant rebels and her mother dying of starvation. Frequently malnourished, mistreated and derided, life only got worse when she had to flee to a refugee camp after her orphanage … Continue reading
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