"As a teenage Tamil boy who witnessed many atrocities firsthand in Northern Sri Lanka, I know this well—' nobody survives a war whole.’ Like some Eelam Tamils, I was o...
"Although I liked certain elements of the ancient Tamil bridal shower such as herbal baths and blessing of elders, I was not comfortable with other customs, especially...
"The way you feel about your identity is based on a series of beliefs you picked up from others."
"The idea that immigrants must kneel in gratitude to their adoptive countries is a very prevalent one. “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you” is another popular phrase. ...
Tamil Remembrance Day
"As a teenage Tamil boy who witnessed many atrocities firsthand in Northern Sri Lanka, I know this well—' nobody survives a war whole.’ Like some Eelam Tamils, I was one of the lucky ones. Those of us who witnessed the era of Sri Lankan brutality and war, which left many Tamils to be displaced and stateless, must always remember this."
Next Bridal Shower Theme: Try it the Ancient Tamil Way!
"Although I liked certain elements of the ancient Tamil bridal shower such as herbal baths and blessing of elders, I was not comfortable with other customs, especially ones where being faithful and loving was seen as the sole responsibility of women."
Who Taught You What To Believe About Tamil?
"The way you feel about your identity is based on a series of beliefs you picked up from others."
Dear Immigrants: It’s Ok To Bite the Hand That Feeds You
"The idea that immigrants must kneel in gratitude to their adoptive countries is a very prevalent one. “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you” is another popular phrase. But to what extent is this accurate or fair? The idea that immigrants owe their entire lives to their adoptive country is discriminatory and full of contradictions."
