“It’s Not Just A Thappad” – Rennu’s Story – Chai With Sahelis: A Desi Dost Project
In a unique storytelling project, survivors from our community share deeply personal stories about their experience living with and surviving domestic violenc
Meera Kymal
“I’m A Warrior” – Priya’s Story – Chai With Sahelis: A Desi Dost Project
In a unique storytelling project, survivors from our community share deeply personal stories about their experience living with and surviving domestic violenc
Narika Broadens Access to Alameda’s Rent Relief Program
When Alameda Housing Secure (AHS) rolled out its rental assistance program earlier this year, it was a challenge to get information and help out to those who ne
No Abhishekams For the Rivers That Run Through Chennai and LA
At the Front Door: Revitalizing Urban Rivers – a column on climate change in our lives. The Cooum in Chennai, the Pinheiros River in Sao Paolo, and the Los A
Sheetal Ohri’s ‘Custodial Battle’ Is the Story of an Immigrant Mother Denied Justice
Today, Bay Area-based Sheetal Ohri is a successful entrepreneur and radio show host on Bolly 92.3 FM KSJO, but behind her success lies an agonizing tale of a
Students Walk A Tightrope To Stay On Track In Covid Times
In early September Kailash Kothari arrived from India to begin a graduate program in Supply Chain Management at the University of Maryland. But before he could
Don’t Lose the Roof Over Your Head In Alameda County
Not only has COVID-19 taken a toll on the nation’s health, but it threatens housing security for the most vulnerable amongst us. Studies show that housing har
Vaccines Are Living Up To Their Promise, Says Dr. Monica Gandhi
“I want you to take three messages away from this outbreak,” said Dr. Monica Gandhi, Professor of Medicine at UCSF at a July 30 EMS panel discussion on the
Rahima Begum Wins AALDEF Lawsuit To Vote In Bengali
When the city of Hamtramck in Michigan goes to the polls on August 3, Bangladeshi-American Rahima Begum will cast her vote for the first time in Bengali. Rahi
Why Is Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Worried?
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried that the pandemic is getting worse in the US. At a White House briefing on July 15 to announce a new campaign against CO
Redistricting Strangles Voices in Minority Communities
Redistricting silences communities who cannot ask for help Harbir Kaur Bhatia ran for City Council (District 1) in Santa Clara in the 2020 general election beca
