GENERATION Z

Peace Through the Millennia: How Mahatma Gandhi Became a Role Model for Nonviolent Movements

I’m a South Asian, an Indian American to be exact. While I was born in…

Election Day: I Hope Gen Z Will Come Out Full Steam to Vote for Kamala Harris and Help Make History

The 2024 U.S. elections represent a pivotal moment for the nation, with an outcome that…

An ‘Indian-American’ Paradox: World’s Two Proudest Democracies are Also the Most Systematically Flawed

On the surface, it seems that an Indian American should by all means be proud…

American Healthcare System is Guilty of Murder. Future Can Be Different Under ‘President’ Kamala Harris

“I let my healthcare go because of the cost,” explains Amanda A., a 43-year-old single…

How a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Empower South Asian American Girls Like Ourselves

Kamala Harris’ presidency represents a transformative moment for young girls, particularly those from underrepresented communities,…

My Visit to a School in an Indian Village Made Me Realize the Power of ‘A Dollar A Day’

As an American teenager of Indian descent, I had a limited understanding of the vast…

We Columbia University Students Urge You to Listen to Our Voices

On Tuesday night, we watched in horror as hundreds of riot police flooded our beloved…

How to Not Be a Coconut: The Journey Toward Self-confidence for Indian American Teens

In the painting of diversity that defines the United States, the voices of Indian American…

Combatting Colorism in India: How Kavitha Emmanuel Helps Women and Young Girls Grow Comfortable in Their Skin

The sun is the most devoted friend of a surplus of growing South Asian girls;…

Profile in Courage: How Journalist and Social Justice Activist Rana Ayyub’s Fearlessness Inspires Me

As I open my laptop, I am greeted with the familiar comfort of clacking noise…

Fostering Revolution Through Education: How Guruchand Thakur Changed a Community and My Family

“When it comes to population, we are in big numbers, but if we are not…

How My Christmas Vacation in India Helped Me Understand the Country’s Unsung and Unheard Adivasis

According to a World Bank brief, India’s “Adivasis,” otherwise known as the scheduled tribes, account…