On August 5th, 2012, my life changed. I was 10 then and am 20 now. 10 years ago, I wrote a letter reflecting on the tragedy. Today, I am fighting every day for the sentiment my 10-year-old self articulated: “We need to stop hurting each other and create a world of peace and tolerance.” On…
A number of Harvard’s Asian and Asian American cultural groups held a virtual vigil Thursday night for victims of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. More than 150 Harvard affiliates attended the gathering, intended to be a space for solidarity and remembrance. A Tuesday report from nonprofit Stop AAPI Hate documented 3,795 hate…
Iran saw widespread protests across the country and in its capital after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the morality police. Violent crackdowns against the protests took the lives of protestors and led to the imprisonment of demonstrators, activists, and journalists. While Iranian women took to the streets to protest the strict hijab…
CAMBRIDGE – “Jin Jiyan Azadi!” In two languages, the same slogan echoed throughout Harvard Yard Friday. “Women, life, freedom!” Around 100 students and faculty came together on campus, turning their anger to action for Mahsa Amini. The 22-year-old died in the custody of Iran’s morality police after she was arrested for her loose head…
Source – https://prismreports.org/2021/03/12/indian-american-youth-discuss-how-the-farmers-protests-in-india-impact-the-us/ As the world’s largest democracy and one of the fastest growing trillion-dollar economies globally, India is a key player on the international stage. Although the country has been in the spotlight before due to controversial policies, the recent backlash to three agriculture bills passed in September 2020 have garnered unprecedented media coverage. These laws…