“You should do something about your hair”: The struggle of being desi & having curly hair
Before we go any further, let me show you what my 7am, natural hair looks like. So yes I have…
Tag: identity struggles
What does being ‘Coloured’ mean in South Africa?
My name is Kelly and I was born in the mid 80’s, in South Africa, Cape Town more specifically. It…
The Struggles of Living & Leaving: Life as a Chinese Canadian
“There’s no way you’re traveling to Australia on your own. I’ll take your passport away.” These were the…
Growing up in America being Black- but Not Black Enough
I am an African American woman born in 1987, well after the 60’s, which was when black people were…
Comments, criticism and courage: What it’s like being a desi parent
If you’re an Indian person living outside of India, you should be familiar with the term desi. You should know that…
Being Mixed Race- But Never The Right Mix
Imma be honest. It’s…difficult for me to write about the nuances that come with being a mixed person. Not because…
Growing up in a western society being brown- but not brown ENOUGH
For as long as I can remember I always knew I was of Indian descent. It’s important to note that…
