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BBC Three: #SORRYNOTSORRY for the Way We Look —Harnaam Kaur

By Harnaam Kaur — 2017

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Harnaam Kaur gathers together inspiring examples, to speak on the topic of individuality and the power that comes from being yourself, regardless of others opinions. See more...

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