Racism
Indian-Origin London Mayor Candidate Geeta Dropped Over Anti-Semitism Remarks
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin entrepreneur-activist was on Monday dropped as a prospective London mayoral candidate to contest against Sadiq Khan next year after her past antisemitic comments came to light. Geeta Sidhu Robb, the founder […]
How violence makes an alchemic impact
The notion of power behind the perpetuation of cruelty may be understood as a battle between the violator and his prey. It is a double-edged sword whereby the victim can either turn into a groveling, […]
SOCIAL JUSTICE IN COVID TIMES
By Mabel Pais “Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next. […]
The best way to respond to our history of racism: A Truth and Reconciliation Commission
To create lasting change in the United States, we must do more than reform the police. We must reconcile with our history — with race and with racism. And to do that, there is no […]
Indian American Congressman Krishnamoorthi Cosponsors Justice in Policing Act of 2020
SCHAUMBURG, IL (TIP): This week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) joined more than 150 Members of Congress as a cosponsor of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020. The bill is led by Congressional Black Caucus […]
Indian-American organization Indiaspora condemns racism, says will strive for just AmericaIndian-American organization Indiaspora condemns racism, says will strive for just America
WASHINGTON (TIP): An Indian-American organization has resolved to work together with the African-American and other minority communities for a more just America. This comes after 46-year-old George Floyd, an African-American, died in Minneapolis on May […]
George Floyd remembered at memorial service
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (TIP): Hundreds of mourners in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 4, remembered George Floyd, the black man whose death in police custody set off a wave of nationwide protests that reached the doors of […]
Asian-American Students Suing Harvard over Admissions Win Justice Dept. Support
“Harvard has failed to show that it does not unlawfully discriminate against Asian-Americans,” the Justice Department said. WASHINGTON(TIP): The Justice Department lent its support on Thursday, August 30, to students who are suing Harvard University […]
Indian American Sikh man brutally assaulted in California
NEW YORK(TIP): Indian American Sikh man was brutally assaulted and spit at by two unidentified men in California. This is the second attack on a community member in about a week that has raised concerns over […]
Indian American Senatorial candidate assaulted by a racist man
NEW YORK(TIP): Indian American Shiva Ayyadurai, running for senate, has been assaulted allegedly by a racist man who punched him in the face leaving him severely bleeding at a town hall in Massachusetts. According to […]
Indian American passengers allege discrimination by Aeroflot staff at Moscow airport
NEW YORK (TIP): According to the complaint filed by Indian American passengers Marc Fernandes, Shahana Islam, Sabiha Islam, Bakiul Islam, and Anshul Agrawal, they were stranded during a stopover in Moscow when their connection Aeroflot […]