Lesson on Focus
Want a lesson in focusing your writing? Read this hole-in-one lead – Poynter
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Ohio Senate Candidate Criticizes Opponent with Fortune Cookies - NBC News
my article for nbc asian america
"Our Ohio elected officials fail to accurately represent our communities when they equate Chinese Americans and our contributions to American culture with foreign trade, highlighting their own blindness to the cultural relevancy of Chinese Americans," Lisa Wong, president of Greater Cleveland Chapter of OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates, said. "We must protest against this insensitive behavior no matter the candidate or their political affiliation."Ohio Senate Candidate Criticizes Opponent with Fortune Cookies - NBC News
Monday, July 18, 2016
California Passes Textbook Standards Including 'Comfort Women,' Sikhs - NBC News
my article for NBC Asian America
"These changes are important for all California students and for the South Asian American community, in that through grassroots organization South Asian American organizers were able to beat back a well-funded Hindu fundamentalist lobby to ensure the facts were taught about the Dalit, Sikh, Ravidassia, Buddhist, and Muslim communities," Thenmozhi Soundararajan, a Dalit-American activist, co-founder of Dalit History Month, and part of the South Asian Histories for All Coalition, told NBC News.California Passes Textbook Standards Including 'Comfort Women,' Sikhs - NBC News
Saturday, July 16, 2016
9 Writing Tips for People of Colour | South Asian Lifestyle
omg THIS.
I’m happy for my characters to chat about the heist and eat pav bhaji and not explain what pav bhaji is, because it has nothing to do with the heist, but also, because if you don’t know how delicious pav bhaji is, I can’t do anything for you.9 Writing Tips for People of Colour | South Asian Lifestyle
Friday, July 15, 2016
Will Asian-Americans get behind Black Lives Matter? (Opinion) - CNN.com
beautiful essay from Jeff Yang on #BlackLivesMatter "Do we continue to stand aside, ignoring the injustices black Americans face, thinking that it's "not our problem," or do we stand against these senseless, horrific killings, recognizing that when it becomes our problem, it is too late?"Will Asian-Americans get behind Black Lives Matter? (Opinion) - CNN.com
Asian Americans Offer Condolences, Urge Caution After Truck Attack in Nice - NBC News
my article for nbc asian america re #Nice #NiceAttack #PrayforNice
Asian-American members of Congress joined world leaders in offering condolences, Muslim community leaders urged caution, and one young Sikh Canadian man was falsely accused - AGAINAsian Americans Offer Condolences, Urge Caution After Truck Attack in Nice - NBC News
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Essay: Dancing Together, Seeking Strength and Solidarity Across Communities - NBC News
my new essay for nbc asian america #aapicall4solidarity
"Only three seconds have passed. Is this what parenting has become?... I am exhausted. I am afraid."Essay: Dancing Together, Seeking Strength and Solidarity Across Communities - NBC News
Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking in to Home with Knife, Calling Sikh Man 'Terrorist' - NBC News
my article for nbc asian america re kettle falls, wa
"He said, 'I'm going to cut you up because you're a terrorist,'" Preet Moudgil told The Spokesman-Review. "All he saw was a brown man."Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking in to Home with Knife, Calling Sikh Man 'Terrorist' - NBC News
Sunday, July 10, 2016
In conversation with Aasif Mandvi
This January 2015 episode of Al Jazeera English The Stream where I'm on a panel interviewing Aasif Mandvi is finally available in US!
In conversation with Aasif Mandvi
In conversation with Aasif Mandvi
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Asian Americans Crowdsource Open Letter to Families: 'Black Lives Matter To Us, Too' - NBC News
my article for nbc asian america re open letter to families explaining #BlackLivesMatter #BLM
"This is primarily a call for empathy and understanding. The Asian immigrant community as a whole doesn't see police brutality against black people as 'their problem' and are sometimes even anti-Black themselves. This is a conversation starter to ask for a willingness to stop and listen rather than getting immediately judgmental/defensive when we broach these issues with them,"Asian Americans Crowdsource Open Letter to Families: 'Black Lives Matter To Us, Too' - NBC News
Friday, July 8, 2016
Activists Urge North Carolina Gov. to Veto Bill Restricting Access to Body Cam Footage - NBC News
my article for NBC Asian America
Without access to police recordings, we would not know what happened to victims of police violence," Cat Bao Le, executive director of SEAC, told NBC News. "We will be unable to hold police who kill our brothers and sisters of color accountable for their actions. The purpose of body cameras and police recordings are to build public trust in the police. It is important for Governor Pat McCrory to veto HB 972 for Chieu Di Thi Vo, Jonathan Ferrell, Bong Ackhavong, Sandra Bland, Freddie Gray, Eric Garner, Mike Brown, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and many more beloved community members whose lives were ended by police violence."Activists Urge North Carolina Gov. to Veto Bill Restricting Access to Body Cam Footage - NBC News
Crowdsourced Collection Takes on Diversity of Asian America - NBC News
My first article for NBC Asian America, two years ago yesterday. So grateful and so honored every day to be able to write for and about our communities. Thanks so much for entrusting your stories with me.
Crowdsourced Collection Takes on Diversity of Asian America - NBC News
Crowdsourced Collection Takes on Diversity of Asian America - NBC News
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Sikhs, DC Community Share Ideas, Meal at Third Langar on the Hill - NBC News
my article for nbc asian america
"At a time where entire communities are under attack for their faith, these opportunities for dialogue are especially important. ... I hope we continue to recognize and advocate for Sikh Americans and all our nation's diverse faith communities."Sikhs, DC Community Share Ideas, Meal at Third Langar on the Hill - NBC News
#UnderratedAsian Spotlights Asian Achievements Throughout History - NBC News
my article for nbc asian america
"For one, I wanted to shift the emphasis to all of the contributions Asians have made to society. I wanted the hashtag to be positive and to celebrate Asian visibility and talent and scientific innovation. ... But I felt the community needed something bright and celebratory."#UnderratedAsian Spotlights Asian Achievements Throughout History - NBC News
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Sikh Actor Waris Ahluwalia to Star in Film on 1923 Supreme Court Citizenship Case - NBC News
my article for NBC Asian America
"This was a human story of a World War I U.S. Army veteran who was willing to give his life for a country that no longer wanted him...I wanted to show that a person with a turban and beard can be a U.S. Army veteran and an American hero."Sikh Actor Waris Ahluwalia to Star in Film on 1923 Supreme Court Citizenship Case - NBC News
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Asian-American Leaders Call for Compassion After Bangladesh Attack - NBC News
My article for NBC Asian America after #DhakaAttack
I hope this vigil is a reminder of the love that still exists, especially during times of extreme violence...we are powerful if we take care of ourselves and stand with each other. Tarishi was a beautiful soul and for the community to lose her is heart breaking."Asian-American Leaders Call for Compassion After Bangladesh Attack - NBC News
Monday, July 4, 2016
Friday, July 1, 2016
Family Wonders if 'Execution Style' Horse Killing Was Hate Crime - NBC News
This story is so warped. My article for NBC Asian America
The horse was a family pet named Misty Blue after the misty morning that she was born on the family's farm, where she grew up with the family's children. "She was a Tennessee walking horse, a natural, big, broad," Sandhu said. "She always greeted us with her personality. She had a huge personality. She was our joy."Family Wonders if 'Execution Style' Horse Killing Was Hate Crime - NBC News
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