Look at little Ilina sporting Stars and Stripes. This is me not long after we moved to the United States from India. I am an immigrant despite my twangy American accent and western ways. I would argue I am more American than someone born here. My family relinquished its birth … [Read more...] about Immigrant Ilina
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Proud to Be An Indian American
Being brown in America is to live as a paradox. “You’re not really American.” “You’re basically American.” Consider these two opposing jabs shot at me, one from a former boss so that was a great work environment. My identity and heritage are discounted and … [Read more...] about Proud to Be An Indian American
5:00 Fridays
Since I played the Indian card (coined by my friend Erin), I figured I'd stick with that theme this week.I'm no beer connoisseur but I know I'm generally not a Coors Light kind of gal. Well, if Bird and Deal are particularly whiny or petulant I might succumb to whatever is within … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays