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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.

Big love to Thanu and Purvi for making this happen. And alllllllllll yall for supporting, contributing, all the feedback, and spreading the word. I honestly thought I was the only one who needed this space. It’s heartwarming and heartbreaking that I was instantly proved wrong.

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With deep love and gratitude,

Jasmin (darklovelyandsouthasian@gmail.com)

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