In this episode, we discuss the origins of racism and how to be anti-racist with writer, educator, and racial justice activist Simran Jeet Singh.

Recommended readings: 
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America- Ibram Kendi.              
White Christian Privilege: The Illusion of Religious Equality in America- Khyati Joshi 
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness- Austin Channing BrownOrientalism- Edward SaidThe Karma of Brown Folk- Vijay PrashadBengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America- Vivek Bald

Tune in to Becoming Less Racist: Lighting the Path to Anti-Racism with Simran Jeet Singh here religionnews.com/becoming-less-racist, the new children’s book Fauja Singh Keeps Going is available for purchase now wherever you buys books, and follow Simran Jeet @SikhProf on Instagram.

Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.  

In this episode, we discuss the importance of voting with political strategist Gurwin Ahuja. To learn more on how to register to vote and to vote by mail visit: www.vote.gov and https://votesaveamerica.com/  

Follow Gurwin Ahuja on Instagram @GurwinAhuja.

Our theme music is by Raashi Kulkarni, follow her on Instagram @RaashiKulkarni and subscribe to her YouTube channel: Raashi Kulkarni.

Hosted by Shana Narula. 

Taking an introspective look at the cultural, political, and social issues within the South Asian American community.