While many artists of color and global artists are recognized by music fans, there is still a long way to go towards institutionally recognizing them in the incredibly diverse world of modern music.
Category Archives: Atmanah Parab
The Illusion of the American Election
Why are we always stuck choosing between the lesser of two evils and two parties only? Why does the electoral college still exist? While all our votes do matter, we have to get real and wonder how much they actually matter and whether it is fair that things are the way they are.
The USPS and the Delivery of Democracy
What is a service so valuable that its provision trumps protection of health, safety and the bottom line? With an election, medicine deliveries and affordable shipping on the line, the USPS emerges as an example. Due to the fact that it is a service of massive value to Americans, its dissolution could be another nail in the coffin of American democracy.
The Puzzle of the Sari and Indian Womanhood
The sari is not just an item of clothing, it is an institution. Indian women wear the sari as a form of expression, but the sari itself tells a story of the woman who wears it.
Family and Fear v.s. Peace and Love
The coronavirus is a physical threat, with many psychological side effects: fear, anxiety and guilt. At this time, the only real certainty is uncertainty and it’s hard to find silver linings when the world feels as if it’s been thrown into chaos, but despite whatever has happened and whatever will happen, humanity has the capability to look out for each other and to love.