I think it important to learn about other humans and other communities. To acknowledge the particular struggles experienced by people of different backgrounds, cultures, faiths, political beliefs etc.
Mohsin Zaidi writes about his life as a gay man from a close-knit Shia Muslim family in East London and his journey to becoming an accomplished criminal barrister and board member of Stonewall. He describes the many challenges he faced within himself and from outside, at the intersection of race, class, religion and sexuality.
It is a funny, heart-breaking, moving account; a compelling lesson for all on the transformative power of love and acceptance.
The world needs more stories like this, and more people like Mohsin.