Brown Skin, White Masks & The Need For A New South Asian American Politics
At first glance, Oak Tree Road in Iselin, New Jersey, looked deserted. Cars were parked along the sidewalks but no one was outside, as the wind slammed … Read more
Sudip Bhattacharya
The Fear of “Fitting In”: Navigating Spaces of Whiteness, Class & Gender
Chandeliers loomed, splashing light against the walls. Men and women wore suits and ties, their heels and shoes reflecting silhouettes. At the bar, some burst out … Read more
On The Dangers & Benefits Of Saying “People Of Color”
A COMMON STRUGGLE It was the summer of 2012 and I was set to cover my first shooting as a reporter. The shooting took place in … Read more
Reform, or Revolution: A False Choice
THE WORLD AS IS The basic requirement for the understanding of the politics of change is to recognize the world as it is. Those words, … Read more
South Asian Americans & The Politics of Class & Income Inequality
The Reality: “These types of stories need to be heard” Before moving away to Philadelphia, Sarah Madha shared a one-bedroom space with her mom and … Read more
We Killed Nabra By Not Challenging The Narrative Of Hatred
When I heard about Nabra Hassanen, how she was kidnapped and murdered after praying at her local mosque in Virginia, I instantly thought of another … Read more
No Country For “Good” Immigrants
“Get out of my country.” The phrase, familiar to many, was uttered Wednesday night, when a white man opened fire inside a bar in Kansas … Read more
The Death Of Rohith Vemula And Our Reckoning: An Open Letter
Dear Rohith, I read your letter. The one you wrote right before you left. The one that’s been making me stay awake. Admittedly, I wasn’t entirely … Read more
Be Like Arish Singh
“The officers of the Indian-Americans for Trump 2016 urge all Americans to join in the effort and support Donald Trump in his endeavor to make … Read more
Master of None, Boycott Oscars, Flint & Advocating For Change
Master of None, on paper, is a simple premise. It’s a show about an actor coming to terms with what he wants in life. For many of … Read more
