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November 14, 2023
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Bollywood Celebs: stop endorsing fairness creams if you want to support Black Lives Matter
Bollywood celebrities endorse skin lightening creams yet claim support for BLM.
July 6, 2020
Conversation

Everyone deserves a chance to re-write their story
Millions sign "Justice for Mia Khalifa" petition.
July 6, 2020
News

Tik Tok: Classy, Bougie, Banned in India

India bans Tik Tok and 50 other apps after tensions with China heighten.
July 6, 2020
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‘Fair & Lovely’ changing it's name is a band-aid solution after profiting off colorism for years
The fight to dismantle colorism requires more than a simple name change.
July 6, 2020
Conversation

Cancel culture: Would you like to cancel your subscription?

To cancel or not to cancel, that is the question.
July 6, 2020
News

Letters to my city: 5X Press
Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
June 30, 2020
News

Letters to my city: Deepak Sharma
Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
June 30, 2020
News

Letters to my city: Harpo Mander
Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
June 30, 2020
Conversation

Letters to my city: Neesha Hothi
Residents of Surrey asks questions to councillors regarding systemic racism.
June 30, 2020
News

Letters to my city: Jeevan Sangha
Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
June 30, 2020
News

Black-owned businesses to support, now and always.
How can we channel this online advocacy beyond social media, and across different countries?
June 23, 2020
News

Grammys drop ‘urban’ from awards categories
The Recording Academy announces that the word ‘urban’ will no longer be part of its vocabulary.
June 22, 2020

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A Punjabi Sikh wins Miss Universe—but is it really a win?
Harnaaz Sandhu’s title as Miss Universe 2021 raises a wider conversation around representation.
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12/16/21
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Setting boundaries around the holidays with your big South Asian family
Boundaries during the holidays are tough especially within South Asian families.
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12/15/21
Community

Your 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for local & BIPOC Businesses

Happy shopping and happy holidays!
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12/15/21
Arts & culture

It’s beginning to look a lot like … Christmas movie season

*Cue “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” by Andy Williams*
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12/14/21
Arts & culture

20 years of a Bollywood classic: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
It has left its undeniable mark on Bollywood, and its cultural impact and significance still remains
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12/14/21
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Why the demonized Indian "monster-in-law" isn’t the real problem
We fault mothers for giving too much. Why can't the sons stop taking so much?
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12/8/21
Arts & culture

Why India is a House of Secrets
How a Netflix docuseries on the Burari Deaths compels Indian society to confront its demons.
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12/8/21
Arts & culture

Agam Darshi talks "Donkeyhead," the Punjabi-Canadian experience, being a first-time director & more
Agam Darshi speaks of her “labour of love” in creating the film Donkeyhead
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12/7/21
Conversation

Why it's time to break the cycle around caste and dating in 2021
I spoke with a few people who have been personally impacted by the caste system.
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12/1/21

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