Entertainment Weekly Says Mindy Kaling is the Star of New Hollywood

Entertainment Weekly all but declares Mindy Kaling the face of  “New Hollywood” in the cover story of its latest issue. The magazine’s four-page feature on Kaling is … Read more

‘The Mindy Project’s’ Rishi and the Call for More PoCs in Charge

This article was originally published at Racialicious. Mindy Kaling’s show, “The Mindy Project,” wrapped up its first season last Tuesday. In its first year, the … Read more

Six Reasons to Watch The Mindy Project on FOX

I like to think that even if Mindy Kaling wasn’t brown, I would have still ended up watching “The Mindy Project.”  It’s a smart, witty … Read more

Hasan Bhai Keeps It Real — A Chat With Patriot Act’s Hasan Minhaj

Trying (and failing immediately) to not fangirl too hard, I briefly chatted with Peabody Award winning actor, writer, comedian and most recently Netflix show host … Read more

Goodbye Apu — Here’s What You Meant To Us

The Simpsons’ Apu may be dead, but stereotyping of South Asians most certainly is not. In fact, from the debates that preceded the conflicting report … Read more

Q&A With Hip-Hop & Hollywood Star Utkarsh Ambudkar

You may know multidisciplinary artist Utkarsh Ambudkar from his role as Mindy’s aspiring rapper brother Rishi on The Mindy Project, or perhaps from Pitch Perfect … 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

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

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

Why Can’t I Be Dark-Skinned In Peace?

I just want constant microaggressions from light-skinned people to go away. I don’t like to talk about my experiences with colorism that much because I … Read more

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