Jelal Natali: The shopkeeper who stood up
This text explores the tireless work of Jelal Natali to support and represent Indian New Zealanders.
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Series: Connected
Jelal Natali: The shopkeeper who stood up for Indian New Zealanders
Words by Arun Jeram
Illustrations by Adele Jackson
Jelal Natali was an Indian migrant to Aotearoa New Zealand in the 1920s. This biography explores some of the racism he encountered here and the ways he worked with others to counteract that racism and help both Indian New Zealanders and other communities.
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