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“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11
The podcast launches on September 1.
September 1, 2021
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Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable
On Gene Weingarten & why we do not need to appease old white men and their dull palates.
August 31, 2021
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The unfair double standard of “professionalism” for people of colour in the workplace
“Understanding and dealing with the challenges of being a POC in professional spaces”
August 17, 2021
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Navigating independence as a daughter in a South Asian household
Independence is an integral part of life, but as South Asian daughters we are not taught that.
August 10, 2021
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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.
July 28, 2021
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Here’s why AP Dhillon may have missed the mark with the video for his latest track “Ma Belle”
Could the video have done a better job with South Asian representation?
July 27, 2021
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The harassment faced by Harsha Walia speaks to the treatment of racialized women on the frontlines of activism
The online harassment of Harsha Walia shows the need for more Indigenous-immigrant solidarity.
July 14, 2021
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The unfair taboo of brown girls and tattoos
Why tattoos are vital to South Asian culture, and how one Gujarati artist is embracing it all.
June 30, 2021
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Why the cancellation of Sidhu Moose Wala’s 2019 5X Fest performance is still relevant
In 2019, the RCMP banned Sidhu Moose Wala from 5X Fest. Let's look at why that's still relevant.
June 30, 2021
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The need to address sexual assault as a systemic issue in universities

Looking at sexual violence as an institutional issue within universities and society as a whole.
June 16, 2021
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This is our Canada: Tackling the latest Anti-Muslim hate crime
The recent anti-Muslim hate crime calls for leaders to take action addressing white supremacy.
June 16, 2021
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How Jasmine Sandlas broke barriers by smoking weed on stage at the 5X Fest Block Party
Jasmine Sandlas lit up a spliff on stage and we love her for it.
June 16, 2021

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