Trevor's life
What country was Trevor Noah born in?
south africa
What was apartheid?
A system of institutionalized racial segregation in South Africa.
What is the name of Trevor’s mother?
Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah.
Why was Trevor Noah’s birth considered a crime
He was born to a Black mother and a white father during apartheid, which outlawed interracial relationships.
What did the Group Areas Act do?
It separated racial groups into different residential areas
How did Trevor describe his relationship with his mother?
Strong and loving, but she was also very strict.
What early job did Trevor have that helped him make money?
Selling pirated CDs
Why couldn’t Trevor be seen in public with his father
Because interracial relationships were illegal and could result in punishment
What lesson did Patricia teach Trevor by throwing him out of a moving car?
To trust her instructions without hesitation, possibly saving his life.
How did Trevor use his humor as a survival tool growing up?
He used comedy to defuse tension and avoid trouble in dangerous situations
What happened after apartheid officially ended?
Racial tensions remained, and many systems of inequality continued
What was Trevor’s stepfather’s name?
Abel
What role did religion play in Trevor’s upbringing?
He attended three churches every Sunday and religion was a major part of his mother’s life
Why did Trevor say apartheid was a system of storytelling?
It created a false narrative that justified racial divisions
What tragic event happened involving his mother and Abel?
Abel shot Patricia in the head, but she survived.