South Asian Narratives In KidLit: Q&A With KitaabWorld’s Cofounders
If you’re a parent seeking South Asian books for your kids, or keep your eye on the ever-growing scene of South Asian American literature, you … Read more
Rooting For Refreshing Rom-Com Series Geeta’s Guide to Moving On
Geeta’s Guide to Moving On is a contemporary comedy web-series launched through the Chicago-based platform Open Television. Today’s release of the complete 12-episode season debut … Read more
Searching For Nuance In Today’s Landscape Of South Asian Children’s Stories
In March, Equality Labs — a South Asian community technology organization — released the first survey of caste in the United States. The facts are … Read more
The Simpsons Responds To Kondabolu’s Problem With Apu — “Don’t Have a Cow”
Viewers of last night’s episode of The Simpsons noticed that the show’s writers responded to critics of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, including one critic who made a film … Read more
Trailer: Breaking the Bee Explores A Desi Spelling Dynasty
One particular group of Americans has been dominating the Scripps National Spelling Bee, comprising 18 of the last 22 national winners, winning every year since … Read more
Review: ‘The Problem With Apu’ & Lack Of Representation
I’ll never forget that warm August day in 2008 — I had just moved into my first apartment, and my new neighbors had invited me … Read more
Q&A With Maya Makker, Founder Of Nala — A Retreat For Young South Asian Women
Museum educator Maya Makker is launching Nala this summer, a free three-day retreat exploring what it means to grow up as a South Asian woman … Read more
Thoughts On Black Panther: Bullet Points To Read At Your Own Peril
Saw Black Panther, crushed intensely on Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira, generally lusted after the jewelry worn by various characters, and had some thoughts. There … Read more
Basmati Blues Tries & Fails To Honor Bollywood Roots
Basmati Blues starring Brie Larson, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Donald Sutherland premiered on February 9 through video on demand and limited theatrical release in the United … Read more
Looking For Myself, Looking For Jyoti: The Brown Girl In The Background On Degrassi Junior High
I clearly remember my first episode of Degrassi Junior High. I was 10, and it was the summer of 1999. For me, Degrassi was a strange … Read more
