Our Heritage. Our Culture

In celebration of Heritage Day in South Africa, Stacy and Sena sit down with Thando Hopa, a formidable advocate of diversity, international model, contributor to the United Nations policy on Albinism and one of the BBC's Top 100 Inspirational and Influential Women. Together, they explore the importance of National Heritage Day, and why the significance of this day should not be forgotten or diluted. They unpack the complexities of cultural appropriation versus appreciation, the economic benefits of heritage, and the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural identity. Thando shares her personal experiences and emphasizes the need for intentional cultural literacy, archiving culture for future generations and creating ecosystems for cultural exchange.  Chapters 03:40 - Personal Stories and Cultural Identity 06:43 - Navigating Global Spaces and Cultural Duality 09:05 - Heritage Day is not braai day 15:44 - Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation 26:35 - The Role of Pop Culture and storytelling in Heritage 32:00 - Building Cultural Ecosystems 37:17 - Individual Responsibility in Cultural Preservation A huge shout out to Kantar and their Culture, Race, and Ethnicity in the Workplace (CREW) group for collaborating with us on this episode! * This episode was produced by Laura Rapson

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