A colorful perspective on life
As a child born in India, I learned that being “Snow White” was the epitome of beauty, a lesson reinforced by media, family, and society. But this isn’t just about personal aesthetics; colorism has real economic consequences and feeds into broader systems of oppression. Will we ever break free? … Continue readingPigment and Prejudice: Reflecting on Colorism’s Insidious Impact
Identities are often drawn on bundles of visible, partially visible and entirely invisible characteristics. It’s easier to see someone’s face than to take the time to understand someone’s values. But their values are more important than their face. … Continue readingThe most important identities are the least visible
Quite often it’s not what they say about Palestinians but in many cases, what they fail to say at all.
A feeling that someone in the comfort of their New York or Bay Area home has is worth more than the real physical harm inflicted upon millions of Palestinians. … Continue readingLet’s call out indifference for the violent form of racism it actually is
You, who have a beating heart connected to humanity, deserve the most joy and the most love. Let yourself have it. … Continue readingSelf-care for activists
A deeper look at the justifications given for Israel’s current siege on Gaza: could Gaza have been Singapore? Is this genocide? Does it matter if it’s genocide or not? … Continue readingUnpacking the Absurdities used to justify Israel’s 2023 siege on Gaza
For those of us who hold the humanity of Palestinians as core to our guiding compass in this conflict, there is a massive campaign to silence us. But we must not be let our fear silence us. … Continue readingOn Palestine: we must not be scared into silence