Dark, Lovely, and South Asian

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I couldn't find any space online that celebrate positive images of dark-skinned South Asians so I created one. This is also a space to celebrate the South Asian diaspora and people of Indo-Caribbean descent who also face colorism. Audre Lorde said, "If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." I refuse to be crunched into other people's dehumanizing fantasies about me. I refuse to be eaten alive. I am a dark-skinned South Asian who needs to see representations that reflect me. Here are images, voices and stories that document I am not alone.

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August 7, 2012

I want to make sure this gift from neoafrican reaches you. The above video is the video link they included in the previous post. Ee’da’s “Fade to White” is on repeat in my headphones. Please take some time in your day to absorb Ee’da’s powerful self-love message <3 <3 <3

Deep love and gratitude for your solidarity, neoafrican. I can’t believe I never knew this genius existed until right now. I am so grateful I now know Ee’da and this video exists & now you do too… <3 <3 <3

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