Differences Do Not Divide Us.
This is a story about one of the most incredible, inspiring humans in my life. In the interest of protecting their name, I am going to refer to them as “Nike”. I chose this name because to me it means strength, after the Greek God/Goddess of Strength and they are truly the strongest person I know. From a photographer and a best friend’s perspective, this is an experience that both broke my heart and gave me just a small insight into the experiences of BAME people. This story is so important to tell, and it is a story not only about friendship, but also the realisation of white privilege and how much of the world we are completely blind to. Nike has given me a better perception of the world, to know that I will never understand what they have and will go through in their lives but what I can do is support, love and stand by them.
