Lessons from a Recovering Racist

Unity and division are topics that are both timely and contentious all around the world right now. In an era where politicians foment and capitalise on divisive events and topics, we need more than ever an understanding of why we believe the things we believe. Andrew Judd takes us on his personal journey of questioning his long-held beliefs and the attitudes that surround him. Serving on the District Council for New Plymouth, and eventually as Mayor, Andrew was finally put in a position to act as a bridge between the indigenous Maori constituents of his district and the white European majority. But the work he embarked upon had to start with himself and his own attitudes and prejudices. What beliefs are operating in your mind that you have never considered or questioned? Are you brave enough to take a similar journey to Andrew and examine your own beliefs? This talk was part of TEDxRuakura 2017