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born and raised

Simu Liu Assembles Canadian Squad For Asian Heritage Month

The Sandra Oh homage? Inspired!
Al Donato

What Lunar New Year Means To 10 Asian Australians

It's the Year of the Rat.
Alicia Vrajlal

Why Bend It Like Beckham’ Meant Everything To South Asians

A teen comedy about the Indian immigrant experience? MOOD!
Al Donato
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Shetu Modi

Aussie Woman Called ‘Cockroach’ At School Tells How She Overcame Racism

Dancer and cultural educator Shyamla Eswaran spoke to HuffPost about her journey of self-discovery after being bullied at school in Sydney's Sutherland Shire.
Alicia Vrajlal

What Diwali Means To 10 South Asian Australians

The festival of lights is here.
Alicia Vrajlal

So, You've Found 'The One.' But Will Your Immigrant Family Approve?

It's not always a matter of just following your heart.
Al Donato

Miss Universe Australia’s Makeup Woes Expose Another Cultural Blindspot

Indian-Australian model says she’s been left looking “darker or way too yellow”.
Alicia Vrajlal

Sex Isn't Always Taboo For Immigrant Communities. It's Just Private.

What is discussed behind closed doors can be open-minded.
Al Donato