Thoughts on the Everyday Racism of “Where are you from?”
Where are you from? D.C., actually. No where are you from originally? Oh, Maryland. No, no. Where are you really from? Ah. There it is. … Read more
Comedy, Offense, & Who Can Use The P Word
I love the comedy of highly acclaimed British comedian Daniel Kitson, but I’ve never actually seen him perform stand-up before this summer. I have seen … Read more
Desi vs. Nazis: Why I Went To Charlottesville To Stand Up To The Alt-Right
When I was in high school, I visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Deeply affected by her story, my friend and I discussed whether … Read more
Climate Change, Global Media, & Neocolonial Storytelling
Soon after the U.S. President withdrew participation from the Paris Agreement, another country made headlines for its eco-consciousness. In July 2017, Western media with a … 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
Thoughts On Self-Care, Immigrant Style
The past several months have been pretty rough. Each day’s news inundates us with more stories of political hypocrisy, hate crimes, or police brutality, which … 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
When Your Experience As A Woman In Tech Is Worse Than Your Experience As A Woman In The Military
I’m 36 years old, and I’ve had three careers. I’ve served for six years in the U.S. Army, I’ve worked for four years as a … Read more
The Big Sick & Brown Romance In Pop Culture Narratives
In the past few years, we have finally seen an uptick in the personal narratives of Brown-American men on the big screen. No longer limited … Read more
My First Time Saying NO To “Giving Up” On My Accent
It was the year 1999. There was a discussion at work about formulating strategies for a new client. As the storyteller and marketing communications lead for … Read more
