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One learnt that those with a dark complexion still have to battle so many stereotypes. These wounds cut deep and stay with you for life. That is the reason why conversations are important. On the surface, placatory or politically correct noises are one thing, but practising equality, justice and non-partisanship in every aspect is a life-long struggle. It is important that one is aware that one can slip up or even unknowingly treat someone on the basis of their skin colour, appearance, faith or some choices. One can discriminate, if certain perceptions are ingrained in you. So, you need to talk to others for different perspectives, you need to consciously root them out.

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Like the actor, speaker at the session, said, even the more privileged who have not experienced any bias need to be sensitised to what is happening around them. They have to speak up if they do witness discrimination to others. This was by an actor who was not afraid to say that she has been continually called dark or dusky in the media as if that were her only defining aspect. In the end, the big lesson was to be unafraid to be what you are, to call out injustice, ask questions and continually hold a mirror to yourself too.