8 South Asian Tiktokers You Should Be Following
If you are interested in South Asian related content for the diaspora, then you have to check out these 8 content creators on TikTok.
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Christine Amrita
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
What Do You Love About Being Indo-Caribbean?
There is so much to love about being Indo-Caribbean. Trust me, I know.
Parika Sikder
- May 17, 2021
- 7 min
Coldplay & Linkin Park: Remnants of the South Asian ‘Emo/Hard-Rock’ Phase
In 2007, on my twelfth birthday, I received a generous gift of fifty dollars to spend at our local chain music store, hmv. For a kid who...
Christine Amrita
- May 5, 2021
- 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.
Parika Sikder
- Apr 22, 2021
- 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...
Shaiful A.
- Apr 21, 2021
- 4 min
The Evolution of Astrology and What It Really Means
For the South Asian diaspora and other communities of color astrology is deeply interwoven in the social and spiritual fabric of life.
Parika Sikder
- Apr 15, 2021
- 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
Mashiat Mutmainnah
- Mar 25, 2021
- 7 min
How One Bengali Phenomenon Put "Little Bangladesh" on the Global Map
Naq Jamal leads Jhal NYC, a social enterprise employs stay-at-home Bengali moms and put Little Bangladesh on the Global Map
Shaiful A.
- Mar 2, 2021
- 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.
Christine Amrita
- Feb 17, 2021
- 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.
Sahmi Chowdhury
- Jan 21, 2021
- 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.
Mashiat Mutmainnah
- Jan 11, 2021
- 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...
Mashiat Mutmainnah
- Jan 10, 2021
- 2 min
Jamdani: How Bengal's Best Heirloom Is Unraveling Away
Thick spools of gold, silver or bold colors juxtaposed against a delicate base as ornate, geometric florals. For Bengali women, a Jamdani...
Mashiat Mutmainnah
- Jan 5, 2021
- 7 min
How This Innovative Entrepreneur is Bringing Bangladesh's Forgotten Textiles To The World
Mahfuzul Karim is doing it all. University student by day, streetwear innovator by night - his days are filled with lectures,...
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...
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,...
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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