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  • preschool cartoon character, Mira, a young girl from India, dressed in a royal blue sheath, smiles into a camera with her mongoose companions (one tan, one gray with glasses) on each of her shoulders

    'Mira, Royal Detective' Shows That Indian Culture Isn't a Monolith

    The preschool series presents the splendor of India in all of its diverse richness.
    Shagorika Ghosh Perkins Mar 27, 2020 12:25PM EDT
    Mira. Illustration of Indian girl in blue and gold outfit holding gold and blue magnifying glass in front of white background

    Disney Jr. Enlists All-Desi Cast for 'Mira, Royal Detective'

    Aparna Nancherla, Jameela Jamil and Kal Penn will lend their voices to the animated series about a girl who solves mysteries in a fictional South Asian kingdom.

    Sameer Rao Nov 30, 2018 4:20PM EST
    White poster with black lettering and image on a brown post, men in multi-colored outfits in background

    #AfterSeptember11 Returns With Candid Stories of Fear, Islamophobia

    The hashtag emerged as a response to 9/11 tributes that some feel dismiss the years of Islamophobia-induced violence and paranoia that impact Muslims, South Asians, Arabs and Sikhs.

    Sameer Rao Sep 12, 2016 11:13AM EDT

    VIDEO: Do Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus Feel Safer Since the FBI Started Tracking Hate Crimes Against Them?

    The FBI finally started tracking hate crimes against Muslims and people perceived to be Muslim last March. One year in, do these groups feel any safer?

    Riley Wilson Apr 1, 2016 12:57PM EDT

    The Latest in a 10-Year Battle Over How California Teaches South Asian History

    For more than 10 years, conservative Hindu groups have been trying to make controversial changes to history textbooks in California. Opponents—who say their changes erase the caste system and certain South Asian identities—just won an important victory.

    Asam Ahmad Apr 1, 2016 10:31AM EDT

    South Asians Are Celebrating Their Melanin With #UnfairAndLovely and It's Beautiful

    The creators hope the campaign will fight colorism and promote solidarity among dark-skinned people worldwide.

    Kenrya Rankin Mar 10, 2016 10:51AM EST
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