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November 14, 2023
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Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Give Back to Black BC Founder Shanique Kelly is bringing low-barrier funding to Black folks in BC.
March 1, 2022
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Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men
I binged Season 2 of Love Is Blind in under 48 hours.
February 28, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”
"How do I straight up tell my parents I'm going on a date?"
February 28, 2022
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Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25
The things I hated this week.
February 25, 2022
Conversation

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses
A roundup of the most outlandish excuses you’ve told your parents so you can date in peace.
February 23, 2022
Conversation

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

It seems important to give voice to the part of my body that you put the most emphasis on.
February 23, 2022
Arts & culture

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy
Shakun Batra’s latest film features a nuanced portrayal of grief, mental illness and family conflict
February 22, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"
Answering your burning questions.
February 22, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18
Things I hated and loved to hate.
February 18, 2022
News

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada
Former international students are creating resources for others due to their own experiences.
February 17, 2022
Community

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces
How a performer from Bhatinda, Punjab is breaking barriers in traditionally white, queer spaces.
February 17, 2022
News

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival
We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?
February 17, 2022

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My commitment to the Punjabi language
I am committing to properly pronouncing the Punjabi language.
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8/18/20
Conversation

A brown woman's home is never truly her own
A reflection on the 2017 documentary A Suitable Girl.
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8/11/20
News

Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square
Seeing a turban in Time's Square is a really big deal. Diljit's latest album "Greatest of All Time"
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8/11/20
Arts & culture

Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"
Bibliophiles rejoice! Celebrating Book Lovers Day and reflecting on the power of a good book.
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8/11/20
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Sheerah Ravindren’s appearance in Black is King is a celebration of her Tamil identity
When discussing Sheerah’s appearance in Brown Skin Girl, we must acknowledge her Tamil roots
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8/11/20
Arts & culture

Horsepowar’s latest EP is the unapologetic brown girl anthem we need right now
Horsepowar's latest EP is a banger.
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8/4/20
Community

How The Sandy Lion’s #SandySuit is a love letter to her South Asian heritage

The subtle inclusion of South Asian elements to Sandy’s pieces has made her designs stand out.
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8/4/20
What's trending

How one TikTok chef is putting a modern spin on traditional Indian recipes

Shreya’s recipes are an important form of storytelling as she weaves her personality into each dish
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7/28/20
Arts & culture

Essential Reading: Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake
A modern classic to add to your quarantine summer reading list
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7/28/20

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