Diaspora

5 days ago
6 min

Why South Asian Settler's Need To Reconcile With Indigenous Communities

TW: Cultural genocide, Sexual violence & abuse It’s been a heartbreaking start to Indigenous Heritage Month in Canada. Last week, the...

What Do You Love About Being Indo-Caribbean?

Christine Amrita

Jun 1
4 min

What Do You Love About Being Indo-Caribbean?

There is so much to love about being Indo-Caribbean. Trust me, I know.

Christine Amrita

May 5
5 min

The Space of Poetry: Rajiv Mohabir

Back in the early winter of 2021, "Jore" co-founders sat down with Mohabir for an in-depth discussion on both his work and life.

The Climate Impact of Meat Consumption In South Asian Diets

Parika Sikder

Apr 22
6 min

The Climate Impact of Meat Consumption In South Asian Diets

For centuries, meat was traditionally consumed by the upper class on special occasions. By the 1950s and 60s, meat became more affordable...

Being A South Asian Creative In Traditionally White Spaces

Parika Sikder

Apr 15
4 min

Being A South Asian Creative In Traditionally White Spaces

“Only 10% of BIPOC Creatives hold Executive positions in the Advertising field. And the problem stems from outer pipelines into the industry

Shaiful A.

Mar 18
2 min

Busting the Model Minority Myth

The model minority myth is a theory propagated about numerous non-Black immigrant communities living in the United States. This theory...

8 South-Asian Diaspora Films You Must Watch

Shaiful A.

Mar 2
3 min

8 South-Asian Diaspora Films You Must Watch

Part of the call to more representation in Western film industries is the demand for film plots that authentically depict us.

Background Check: Lana Patel Talks Blindianess, Gender, and Allyship

Christine Amrita

Feb 17
12 min

Background Check: Lana Patel Talks Blindianess, Gender, and Allyship

So when people within the community look at me and say, “Well, you don’t look that Indian,” it kinda feels like erasure.

Mango Achar Served on White Tablecloth: South Asia’s Fight to Revolutionize Fine Dining

Saif Chowdhury

Feb 2
8 min

Mango Achar Served on White Tablecloth: South Asia’s Fight to Revolutionize Fine Dining

“If Pink Floyd can make a 20-minute song and make it sound good, I can make Indian food, 23 courses, without serving more than one curry"

Shaiful A.

Jan 27
3 min

Fast Fashion: A Neocolonial Practice

Fast fashion is a practice used by various industries to quickly replicate high fashion trends at a rapid and less costly rate.

6 South Asian Streetwear Brands That Are Reclaiming Our Power

Mashiat Mutmainnah

Jan 24
4 min

6 South Asian Streetwear Brands That Are Reclaiming Our Power

Urban fashion is a movement that started within the California surf and skate communities of the ‘80s and exploded in the ‘90s.

The United States Celebrates VP Kamala Harris But Still Can't Talk About Race

Sahmi Chowdhury

Jan 21
5 min

The United States Celebrates VP Kamala Harris But Still Can't Talk About Race

On a more personal level, South Asians have anti-Black sentiments deeply embedded into their communities. VP Harris can bridge the divide.

Brown Boys Turning Blue: Mental Health and Masculinity in South Asian Culture

Sahmi Chowdhury

Jan 14
4 min

Brown Boys Turning Blue: Mental Health and Masculinity in South Asian Culture

Laying beside a lifeless body were the final words his older son would leave to the world.

6 South-Asian Content Creators You Should Be Following on Instagram

Shaiful A.

Jan 13
3 min

6 South-Asian Content Creators You Should Be Following on Instagram

In an age where media dominates literally everything, South-Asian communities have looked toward creatives.

6 Mouthwatering South Asian Dishes You Need to Try Now!

Mashiat Mutmainnah

Jan 11
3 min

6 Mouthwatering South Asian Dishes You Need to Try Now!

It's the new year and it’s time to try new things. At JORE, we recognize how important it is to set new goals and resolutions, but we...

From Chowtal to Chutney-Soca: A Brief Introduction to Indo-Caribbean Music

Christine Amrita

Jan 5
5 min

From Chowtal to Chutney-Soca: A Brief Introduction to Indo-Caribbean Music

Like many communities across the world, the Indo-Caribbean community has developed a very intimate and nuanced relationship with music.

Five Amazing Diaspora Dishes You Need To Try this Christmas

Mashiat Mutmainnah

Dec 22, 2020
4 min

Five Amazing Diaspora Dishes You Need To Try this Christmas

This year, Christmas will be very different. With lockdowns happening everywhere, it can be an uncertain time. But, we must all learn to...

5 Cities in the United States with the Most South Asians

Sahmi Chowdhury

Dec 16, 2020
3 min

5 Cities in the United States with the Most South Asians

Currently, there are 5.4 million South Asians in the United States. The group is the fastest growing major ethnic group.

10 Best Ways South Asians can Practice Self-Care Today

Mashiat Mutmainnah

Dec 1, 2020
5 min

10 Best Ways South Asians can Practice Self-Care Today

As a part of the South Asian diaspora, we cannot run away from the duality that surrounds our identity. With the onset of the pandemic,...

7 Best South Asian Wonders You Need to Visit Post-Pandemic

Mashiat Mutmainnah

Dec 1, 2020
5 min

7 Best South Asian Wonders You Need to Visit Post-Pandemic

2020 has dampened our travel plans. But we can still dream. We all know about the extravagant Taj Mahal and the monumental Red Fort, but...

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Why South Asian Settler's Need To Reconcile With Indigenous Communities

What Do You Love About Being Indo-Caribbean?

The Space of Poetry: Rajiv Mohabir

The Climate Impact of Meat Consumption In South Asian Diets

Being A South Asian Creative In Traditionally White Spaces

Busting the Model Minority Myth

8 South-Asian Diaspora Films You Must Watch

Background Check: Lana Patel Talks Blindianess, Gender, and Allyship

Mango Achar Served on White Tablecloth: South Asia’s Fight to Revolutionize Fine Dining

Fast Fashion: A Neocolonial Practice

6 South Asian Streetwear Brands That Are Reclaiming Our Power

The United States Celebrates VP Kamala Harris But Still Can't Talk About Race

Brown Boys Turning Blue: Mental Health and Masculinity in South Asian Culture

6 South-Asian Content Creators You Should Be Following on Instagram

6 Mouthwatering South Asian Dishes You Need to Try Now!

From Chowtal to Chutney-Soca: A Brief Introduction to Indo-Caribbean Music

Five Amazing Diaspora Dishes You Need To Try this Christmas

5 Cities in the United States with the Most South Asians

10 Best Ways South Asians can Practice Self-Care Today

7 Best South Asian Wonders You Need to Visit Post-Pandemic

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