PERSPECTIVES

What Kamala Harris’ Nomination Means to Me: I Don’t Feel Brown Anymore. Just American

This morning, all across the nation, little girls woke up, especially little Black and brown…

On India’s Independence Day We Must Reflect on a House Divided Against Itself

Today is India’s Independence Day. Earlier today, the Indian tricolor was raised at Times Square…

Back to the Future: Where Girls Without Bounds Channel Their Rage for Change

My daughter turned 3 this week. We felt every inch of her being two. The…

An Indian American Woman of Substance: What Kamala Devi Harris Brings to the Table

Imagine the smell of pongal, biryani or dosa and sambar wafting across the White House.…

Dreams From Her Mother: What Kamala Devi Harris’ Pick as Vice Presidential Candidate Means for Indian Americans

In a historic move, the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Joseph R. Biden, has chosen…

‘Nasty, Angry Woman’: Will Kamala Harris Survive Trump’s Racist and Sexist Vitriol?

Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate making her the first…

Kamala Harris Must Use Trump’s Attempt to Label Her “Nasty” as a Badge of Honor

When Kamala Harris announced that she was running for President on January 21, 2019, the…

Kamala Harris is Not an Indian American and Any Claim to Indianness is Very Debatable

I think Kamala Harris is a great choice for Democrats under the circumstances, as they…

Indian American College Students are Energized by Biden’s Choice of Kamala Harris

At approximately 4:14 p.m. yesterday, I received the text that finally shared the exciting news: “Joe…

After Biden Chose Kamala as His Running Mate I Asked My 6-Year-Old Daughter if She’d Like to be President

I was on pins and needles as sources reported Joe Biden was about to announce…

Biden Can End the Stench of the Trump Presidency by Picking Elizabeth Warren as Running Mate

Racial inequality, police brutality, and qualified immunity are the things of the moment and I…

Of Imaginary Hinduphobia, Real Islamophobia and the Persecution of Dr. Kafeel Khan

I am amused, astonished and speechless – never have I seen someone’s tear ducts open…