I first met Jaspreet Kaur as a spoken word poet at an event that I was hosting.
She’s great - smart, charming, engaging, funny and a positive force for change!
Her book “Brown Girl Like Me” came out last month and it’s an in depth breakdown of the perception, role (if any) and identity of Brown women (of South Asian heritage).
It’s an academically packed eye opener! It makes you realise so much about the way the media, the workplace, home life and community all play a part in shaping the goals, desires and mental well being of Brown women.
And in case you hadn’t noticed, I ain’t no Brown woman! But as a brother, husband and son … it showed me how I could do more to support equality, opportunity and develop a further sense of care towards my sisters, wife and friends!
Here is the brilliant (and fellow east Londoner) Jaspreet Kaur!