PERSPECTIVES

Musings of an Indian-American on India’s Undying Obsession With Fair Skin

The recent horrific death of an unarmed Black American, George Floyd has once again confirmed…

DACA Survives, For Now. That’s a Big Deal For the South Asian Community

Eight years ago, President Barack Obama’s Administration created a program for a subset of immigrants…

South Asian Youth Have Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression Compared to Their Peers

I had a tele-medicine appointment scheduled with a patient of mine, who was in the…

How Rediscovering Hindu Faith Changed My Life for the Better and Helped Find My True Self

Growing up in an Indian household, I practiced Hindu customs. My parents sent me to…

The Anatomy of Hypocrisy: Indians’ Outrage Over Oppression of Blacks in America

Three weeks ago, 46-year-old George Floyd’s murder by white police officer Derek Chauvin set off…

The Caged Bird Sings of Freedom: A Personal Account of George Floyd Protests in D.C.

Two weeks ago, I watched the video of a black man being killed by the…

Are Indian American Supporters of Trump Ready to Embrace a Christian America?

There is a measure of support among the Indian American community and India’s middle class…

Asian Americans: When the Melting Pot Serves Up a Toxic Brew

As our nation grapples with the public health and economic devastation wrought by COVID-19, we…

Tolerating Injustice Against African Americans Creates a More Hostile Environment for All

I attended a protest recently. A protest against police brutality. A protest in solidarity with…

The Color of Terror: Our Encounter With a Police Officer One Hot Summer Day

I was meditating. With what happened on 25th May, it was very hard to stay…

His Cry Summoned: Why So Many Indian Americans Were Stirred by George Floyd’s Murder

I turn on the evening news – my new daily ritual amidst the pandemic and…

Amazing Grace: A Celebration of Life Amidst Pain in the Black Community

It’s quieter on the front that literally started it all — the Twin Cities of…