From the outside in, Bianca Ali is a force to be reckoned with. Known for her outspoken activism, which helped change the course of racial social justice in Wales, she has cemented herself as a Welsh activist. Born and raised in Cardiff, Bianca spoke to WalesOnline about her upbringing, describing it as hard and littered with traumatic events.
Describing her teenage life as being "confusing", she began to get in trouble often with the police, but obtained a close-knit group of friends who took to the streets of Cardiff to cause mischief together. Living to her own rules at the beginning, her life was filled with happiness but was negatively impacted by her lack of structure. With physical violence used as a punishment around her, it was the normal antidote that was used often to settle arguments amongst those close to her.
Now as an adult, Bianca is confident enough to recall her experiences of abuse that she had endured in the past. Not looking to be viewed as a victim but as a warrior, Bianca is peeling of her layers to expose a personal side she has rarely made public knowledge. A side that she hopes will help others who have walked in her shoes.
