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Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
Zohran Mamdani's projected victory as New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor marks a historic milestone, boosting political engagement among these communities and inspiring a broader conversation about representation and diversity in U.S. politics.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Thirsty Suitors is an indie video game that tells the story of Jala, a South Asian bisexual woman returning to her hometown to confront her judgmental mother and ex-lovers. The game blends an immigrant narrative with whimsical elements, allowing players to navigate Jala's relationships and family dynamics while engaging in activities like skateboarding, cooking, and dance battles. Thirsty Suitors aims to celebrate queer brown love and explores the complexities of family relationships in a lighthearted and humorous way.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CalMatters
A bill to ban caste discrimination in California has drawn both support and opposition from South Asian groups. The bill, which would be the first statewide measure of its kind in the US, seeks to add caste as a protected category to the state Unruh Civil Rights Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the state policy that bans discrimination in public schools. While some argue that existing laws and protections are sufficient, others say that caste discrimination is still prevalent in some South Asian societies and needs to be addressed specifically. The bill has already been approved by the Senate but faces opposition in the Assembly.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Humza Yousaf has become the first Muslim to lead a country in western Europe as the new leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), taking over from Nicola Sturgeon as the country's first minister. He is the first ethnic minority leader of a devolved government and the first Muslim to lead a major UK party. Yousaf's appointment has been welcomed by the South Asian community in Scotland, who hope that he will help to give them a voice and stamp out racism and discrimination.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Humza Yousaf, whose family trace their ancestry to Pakistan, is expected to become the first non-White head of the Scottish government, following his election as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on Monday. Yousaf joins British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a Hindu, and the Republic of Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, whose father is an Indian-born doctor, as politicians of South Asian descent occupying leadership roles in the British, Scottish and Irish parliaments. Yousaf takes over a party with an overriding objective to end Scotland’s three-centuries-long union with England.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
South Asian American dancers are fighting for equity and representation in Hollywood after the Oscars' "Naatu Naatu" performance featured no South Asian dancers. The absence of South Asian performers on stage has galvanized the dance community to plan ahead for a South Asian Summit this summer and build a cross-functional advocacy group that can rally on behalf of South Asian entertainers in moments of crisis. The outrage at the resulting performance also highlights the divergence in what representation means for nationals versus those who are part of a diaspora.