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Class of Covid 2021: Reopening Schools in the Fall is Dangerous and Irresponsible

With the school year quickly approaching, many public schools have established virtual learning methods for…

The Insincerity of Indian Americans’ Solidarity With the Black Lives Matter Movement

Even since the Trump administration rescinded its draconian order that would have impacted over 200,000 Indian international…

Back to School? Sure, But Only After I Find Convincing Answers to My Questions as a Mother

“I wish I could go swimming”, whined my daughter, tired of playing video games. “Yes,…

As America Shuts Down Immigration, Will Returning Indians be Happy With Illiberal India?

Coronavirus is ending globalization faster than we know it. Countries are finding ingenious ways to…

They Couldn’t Talk About Sexual Assault Because Premarital Sex is Taboo Among Us

The following article contains accounts of rape and emotional abuse.  It’s necessary to redefine how…

Damned If You Do. Damned If You Don’t: The Predicament of International Students

On Monday July 6th, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that if their universities were switching…

Make Invisible Visible: Stand Up to Derogatory, Demeaning Microaggressions

In the last 2 1/2 years, I have learned about the privilege of living with…

To Grieve or Not to Grieve: A Daughter Ends Her Silence on a Mother Who Never Was

My mother who was 84 passed away a month ago. The call came while I…

Dancerella Comes of Age: As Model Minorities, Let’s Set an Example for Racial Justice

For my 8th birthday, I asked my parents for a “Dancerella” doll.  Trendy in the early 1980’s,…

The Unbearable Burden Being on a Dependent Visa in America

In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has recently ruled against the Trump administration’s…

How Environmental Racism Disproportionately Affects People of Color

The current destruction of the environment is one of the most, if not the most,…

NGO Brings Dalit and Adivasi Children Into the Internet Age With Online Learning

Ajay Kumar was born in a Dalit family and was the first in his family…