Natalie Simpson: “I’ve been referred to as Black, but never white”

The actress on reframing race, a rooted Nigerian identity and the need for nuance

Hi, welcome back to Mixed Messages! This week I’m speaking to actress Natalie Simpson, who is of mixed Nigerian and English heritage. Natalie has appeared on screen and stage, as well as narrating audiobooks for the likes of Daisy Buchanan and Shonda Rhimes. Natalie was so candid about her thoughts on mixed identity and I can’t wait for you to read her …