Legally Brown: Law Student Neha Dhull on Becoming a British Asian Miss Great Britain Finalist
“….Meet British South Asian Neha Dhull — a law student who not only is the winner of the Miss Central London 2019/2020 title, but has now qualified as a Finalist for Miss Great Britain. .”
Read the full interview for Brown Girl Magazine here
International Women’s Day 2020
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020 weekend at South Bank’s Women of the World Festival with Bounce Theatre with our library of joy and bringing together female empowerment with Uma at by Chloe.
Sejal and MK on the Mic Talking All Things Taboo
What a way to start 2020 than to be featured exclusively on a podcast with the wonderful MK on the Mic. Listed on The Great British Podcasts’ Most Popular Podcasts of 2019, we discuss all things taboo – from sex, cultural appropriation to inter-racial relationships. Available on Spotify and iTunes. Click on the links below to tune in!
iTunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mk-on-the-mic/id1247260719
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aru4tsvIm4CSQc5SasU8j
‘Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee’: British Asian Writer Meera Syal’s Iconic Novel Celebrated 20 Years on by South Asian Sisters Speak
“…Published 20 years ago, Meera Syal’s novel was light years ahead of its time. Her words were gospel to my ears as the narrative followed the trials and tribulations of three British Asian young females — all of whom were walking different paths of their lives — yet coming together in sister solidarity. Thus began my understanding of what we often quote as the South Asian diaspora..”
My latest Brown Girl Magazine on celebrating Meera Syal’s iconic novel “Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee” with South Asian Sisters Speak
Now I know why it took me so long to stop defending Michael Jackson and R Kelly
“… I can understand why some people cling on – to their icons and to their past. I’m just grateful that I no longer do..”
My opinion piece for the Independent on two of music’s biggest icons.
Brown Girl Magazine U.K. Team Exhibit at Asian Woman Festival
On Saturday 30 March 2019, the U.K. team of Brown Girl Magazine had the privilege of exhibiting at U.K.’s first Asian Woman Festival at the New Bingley Hall, Birmingham. Not only did we get to display some of our content and stories, but our latest Ladki Power merchandise. Check out the pictures here.
Global Arts Kingston International Women’s Day at Kingston Museum
On Friday 8th March, Global Arts Kingston – which aims to create, develop and deliver inter-generation and multicultural events within the local communities of Kingston-Upon-Thames – celebrated International Women’s Day by acknowledging women heroes. Through music, poetry, and special guests speakers Rita Kakati Shah, founder of Uma, and ITV chef Parveen Ashraf, it was a thought-provoking and emotional evening, amplified by inspirational women.
Young British Asian Entrepreneurs Bring ‘The Wolfe London’ Brand to London Fashion Week ’19
“….“We do not feel the fashion world expects something #Indian-based, as times have changed and people are more open-minded… The Wolfe London want to create more awareness within the South Asian community as that market is very niche and still very new..”
Check out my latest Brown Girl magazine feature on how The Wolfe London – Jenika and Shanil Gudka – have taking their brand to London Fashion Week 2019
Liam Neeson’s Week of Rage is Every Person of Colour’s Truth
“Liam Neeson’s admission is neither a new awakening nor is it a celebration of how brave and courageous he is. This a real and dangerous reminder of what people of colour’s truth is.”
Read my latest Brown Girl Magazine feature on how Liam Neeson has confirmed our everyday reality.
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