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Brownie Points

Brownie Points

By: Ali Ahsan
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A podcast about South Asians doing cool things and redefining what it means to be brown/desi/South Asian in today's world.2020 Brownie Points Podcast Relationships Social Sciences
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  • #6: Running For Congress & Potentialy Become The First Muslim Senator

    #6: Running For Congress & Potentialy Become The First Muslim Senator
    Jan 2 2021
    In the entire history of the US, there has never been a Muslim senator. Qasim Rashid came close in 2019. And though he didn't win, that's only the beginning. He's determined to make it to Congress, and if he does, he'll also be the first person of Pakistani origin to do so. But would the Pakistani community celebrate this achievement given Qasim belongs to the Ahmadiyya community, a community that throughout history has been persecuted against in Pakistan?
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    48 mins
  • #5 Words In Urdu & Building An Online Community Around Urdu

    #5 Words In Urdu & Building An Online Community Around Urdu
    Dec 19 2020
    Wafaa & Wajiha are the brains behind Words In Urdu, a very popular Instagram account they started after realizing a lack of accessibility and appreciation for the Urdu language, especially among the South Asian diaspora.
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    58 mins
  • #4: Becoming a DJ & Running The Longest Running Dance Party In New York (w/ DJ Rekha)

    #4: Becoming a DJ & Running The Longest Running Dance Party In New York (w/ DJ Rekha)
    Oct 25 2020
    DJ Rekha is an artist and community leader who started Basement Bhangra, which went on to become not only the longest running dance party in New York but also became a community space for South Asians.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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