Loudmouth Ladkis

brown? desi? south asian? wth are we?!


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There are SO many ways to describe ourselves and our communities…but which term is the right one? 

This week, we talk about being "Brown," "Desi," and "South Asian," and the histories behind them. How do these words contribute to our individual and collective identities, and why does terminology even matter in the first place?

And if you want to read more check out these amazing articles: 

- https://www.npr.org/2017/12/11/569983724/ask-code-switch-who-can-call-themselves-brown

- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna1886

- https://scroll.in/global/975071/is-the-term-desi-offensive-some-south-asian-americans-think-so

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