How 'Namaste' Flew Away From Us
"Namaste" has a meaning among Hindi speakers. But in the U.S., the word has been wrangled out of its context and tossed around to mean whatever people want it to.
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A New Documentary Calls Into Question The Simpson's 'Apu'
Comedian Hari Kondabolu's new documentary, The Problem with Apu, unearths an essential truth about Hollywood: "Success justifies everything." Even racism.
Indian Americans Reckon With Reality Of Hate Crimes
Unaccustomed to being targets, they are organizing and marshalling resources after one fateful killing.
A Look Back As The Asian Underground Turns 20
This new sound became "trendy" in Great Britain. The mainstream media lapped it, and Billboard declared "British Asian Scene on Brink of Mainstream," as it tried to normalize the movement.
In Response To Rising Biased Rhetoric, Muslims Run For Office
First-time candidates are seeking offices across the country. And several nonprofits are helping American Muslims get involved in the political process.