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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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“Smashing the Ceiling”: Raj Chouhan becomes the first South Asian speaker of the B.C. Legislature
The accomplishment becomes more pronounced in light of Chouhan's activism and public service.
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12/15/20
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The soil in which my roots are planted has always been, and always will be, Panjab
Diasporic South Asians always pull through for issues in their homeland. 
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12/8/20
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BIPOC businesses to support this holiday season
This holiday season, let’s all support small BIPOC businesses that have been affected by COVID-19
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12/8/20
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Bhupinder Hundal takes over as news director at Global BC: Here's why it matters
Global News BC names Bhupinder Hundal as News Director and Station Manager.
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12/8/20
Arts & culture

Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local collab for epic cultural mashup “Screaming Indian”
In a mashup of Indian and Indigenous cultures, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local pair up.
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12/8/20
Arts & culture

Mixed reviews for “Funny Boy,” film chosen to represent Canada at the Oscars
A Canadian film by Deepa Mehta raises concerns for the Tamil community.
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12/8/20
Community

New book explores untold stories of South Asian pioneer experience in BC
Untold Stories by Karen Dosanjh works to honour history and inspire the future.
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12/1/20
Arts & culture

Netflix India faces boycott threats after inter-faith kiss in “A Suitable Boy”
The scene in question features a Hindu character sharing a kiss with her Muslim lover inside a Hindu
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12/1/20
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Delhi Chalo: Farmers march to India’s capital to protest controversial farm bills
Millions have joined the march to India’s capital in demonstration. Read on for ways you can support
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12/1/20

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