The data is alarming – incidents of violence, online abuse, and vandalism targeting Indian Americans have increased significantly in recent years. Temples and gurdwaras vandalized. Indians framed as "dirty and smelly" online. Some have even been murdered. But why is this happening now?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Manjusha Kulkarni, a civil rights attorney and co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, to unpack the disturbing rise in anti-Indian discrimination and what we can do to stop it.

About our guest: Manjusha Kulkarni is the Executive Director of the AAPI Equity Alliance, leading statewide efforts in California to advance equity for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. She has been recognized as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People and featured on the Bloomberg 50 list.

In this episode, we explore:

1. The shocking data on hate incidents against Indian Americans
2. How national anti-immigrant rhetoric fuels discrimination
3. Why this moment is different from past episodes of hate (dotbusters, post-9/11)
4. The impact of the "model minority" myth and high-profile success stories
5. Concrete steps to create lasting change in our communities

This is a crucial conversation for anyone who cares about justice, equity, and building safer communities for all.

MEDIA PARTNER: New India Abroad

PRODUCERS: Ashini Jagtiani, Shannon Young

PRODUCTION PARTNER: Social Sherpa

What are your thoughts on combating anti-Indian hate?