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Rumneek Johal

Rumneek Johal

Rumneek is a journalist, host and speaker. She is currently the BC Reporter at Press Progress where she focuses on systemic inequality, workers and communities, as well as racism and far-right extremism. Her previous work centers on asking tough questions within her community, starting conversation and chipping away at the status quo. Other focus areas for her work include the South Asian community, arts and culture, pop culture, and more. She is a proud Punjabi woman from Surrey, BC.

News

A “Little Help Box” is located in Newton to provide free supports to vulnerable communities

A conversation with Allysha Ram of Engaged Communities Canada Society about community care.
Conversation

Why do we police what brown women do with their bodies, but look away when brown men are violating those same bodies?

Brown trolls bring shame to the community, not the women they go out of their way to harass.
Conversation

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Nikki Haley, who was born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa said America is not a racist country.
Conversation

A brown woman's home is never truly her own

A reflection on the 2017 documentary A Suitable Girl.
Conversation

No One Wants to Be India’s Daughter, But Is It Safe to Be Anyone’s Daughter?

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