Fighting bias and breaking away from stereotyped mindsets should be one of the first lessons we are taught as we grow up – this will help in raising societies that are not bound by preconceived notions and creating humans that are well rounded and accepting of diverse points of view.
In the absence of structured educational systems for breaking down these strongholds of biases, we’ve seen a rise of digital magazine & publications dedicated to sharing diversity, shining the light on stories that showcase how wholesome humans are, and letting the world know about people from different backgrounds, cultures, and traditions.
One of such beautiful, diversity-pushing digital magazines is Brown Girl Magazine – a digital stomping ground for South Asians to share an unabashed platform for self-expression, cultural anchoring, and dialogue.
Founded as a digital magazine and online publication in 2008 in Houston, Texas, Brown Girl Magazine is now a multimedia company with a global reach.
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Created by and for South Asian women who believe in the power of storytelling as a vehicle for community building and empowerment, Brown Girl Magazine empowers and engages those who identify as South Asian women living in the diaspora with a hyphenated identity.
Through features, interviews, opinion pieces, and videos, the digital magazine covers a variety of topics including trending news, politics, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle, love and relationships, religion and culture.
The digital magazine also has a podcast called Queering Desi to highlight the stories of LGBTQ folks in the South Asian community.
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