Strangers, Aliens, & Being “American”
The first sermon I ever preached was on citizenship. The occasion was to recognize the 50th anniversary of the dedication of my home congregation’s sanctuary. … Read more
#BlackLivesMatter
Illustrator Shebani Rao Shares ‘Eight Things Only ’90s Desi-American Kids Will Understand’
Shebani Rao’s delightful illustrations add joy to your life in unexpected ways. See, for example, her coloring book visualizing the upbeat tunes and lyrics of … Read more
Bringing it Home: South Asians Talking To Our Parents About Sureshbhai Patel, Police Brutality, And Black Lives Matter
On February 6, 2015 in Madison, Alabama, Sureshbhai Patel, a 57-year-old Indian grandfather from Pij, Gujarat, was outside his son’s house when a neighbor called … Read more
In the Aftermath of Sandra Bland: Why South Asians Need to Speak Out In Support of #BlackLivesMatter
I’ve lived in the United States of America for ten years. This is what I have learned. I came to this country as an undergraduate, … Read more
Our Name is Rebel: #Asians4BlackLives Protest Police Violence
On December 15, I chained my friends to the front door of the Oakland Police Department. Our group, called #Asians4BlackLives (http://a4bl.tumblr.com/), along with White and Latino … Read more
The Revolution Starts with My Thathi: Strategies for South Asians to Bring #BlackLivesMatter Home
It’s getting to that holiday time again, and many of us will be spending time with our families, given and chosen. If your family is … Read more
