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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 10, 2012

The video above is a profile piece about Kavita Raut, a long distance runner from India, and her mother. Kavita won the Silver Medal at the 2010 Asian Games. Although she didn’t qualify for this year’s Olympics, she remains hopeful for 2016!

(and a picture!)

Submitted by Ami

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