The Meaning of Mongol: in conversation with Uuganaa Ramsay

The Anti-Racist Educator

Uuganaa Ramsay is an award-winning author, campaigner and advocate. In this podcast she delves into the story of how the word Mongol was misused to describe people with Down Syndrome. The activist also lays out why is it so important to proudly use the word Mongol and to speak about and celebrate Mongol identity and culture. Uuganaa shares with us the heart-breaking story of her son Billy, who lives on through her memoir Mongol.

Uuganaa's charity Mongol Identity:

http://mongolidentity.org/

Music:

The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu

Баярцэнгэл - Вансэмбэрүү цэцэг Үгтэй

Book Recommendation:

Uuganaa Ramsay's book Mongol

Angela Saini’s book Superior

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