"If You Educate a Woman, You Educate a Nation"
In my mid-20s, I discovered the art of freeing myself from seeking validation from my immigrant parents. I realized that it’s not my responsibility to persuade them to comprehend the decisions I make in my life. Whenever I feel myself becoming frustrated with my parents, I make a conscious effort to take a step back…
Malcolm X, a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, was an African American leader who advocated for self-defense and encouraged fellow African Americans to defend themselves against white hostility. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm grew up in a family of eight siblings. His father, Earl Little, was a vocal minister, civil rights activist, and…
The fear of Black men in public spaces is a pandemic that may never be addressed with a vaccine. It is crucial to understand the racism we encounter in our daily lives, especially within South Asian communities, where stereotypes about Black people in the United States are often deeply rooted. If South Asian Americans truly…
What Is Sexism? The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines sexism as the unfair treatment of people, especially women, because of their sex. Now imagine explaining to Desi parents that you want to end your marriage because your partner is sexist. My ex-spouse, whom I’ll call John Doe, believes that women will always be inferior to men….
The moment I discovered That I wasn’t alone You were growing inside of me Just like a clone Everything changed instantly Suddenly, my thoughts were all about you I’ve never felt so motherly This side of me was naive and new. Suddenly, there was nothing more important to me Than you! I became so attached…
I’ve never felt this way before, Until you entered my life’s door. The beauty of your little soul astounds me In your presence, I find grace, A love so strong, it lights up every space. The greatest blessing from above, A gift sent with the purest love. Luck found me the day I became your…
I won’t do it again, I promise, My love It’s the last time, this time is sincere Give me another chance, please I had fallen for those words, never for the action, It sounded like a broken record, Nothing but distraction. Promises whispered, with no intention to fulfill, A relationship built on empty words, just…
There’s a myth about South Asian Community that South Asian girls lead dual lives. They conceal things from their families and their pretense of being a perfect daughter. A lot of people, especially outside the brown community, simply don’t understand this and therefore, criticize girls for being “secretive.” So, I took it upon myself to demonstrate…
He calls me baby Like it’s my name He fell for my heart Beforehe could claim He kissed my forehead Changed the whole game He touched my soul Before he touched me When he hugs me so tight Everything feels right No matter what happens next I’ll never let him Out of my sight Together…
When I turned fourteen,They stopped treating me like a teen. When I got my period,My life came to a full stop,Like a big, round dot. They noticed my body changing,My hips growing wider.They watched me bloom,And suddenly became outsiders. I wasn’t a little girl anymore.My life moved slower than slow motion. “What is my identity?”…
