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Sejal Sehmi
Verified
Editor, Brown Girl Magazine
London
Beats
Young Voters , Pop Culture , Politics, Domestic Violence , Womens Rights, Campaigns, Millennials , Gop Hypocrisy
Politics, Crime and War
Content
By Sangeeta Pillai, Ria Mazumdar, Paritosh Joshi, Sejal Sehmi| Brown Girl Magazine Verified 5 min read I have many happy memories of celebrating Diwali as a child in suburban Mumbai. Looking back though, I realise that my favourite festival stands on the foundations of patriarchy. At home, all the labour that went into making Diwali special was borne by my mother. She’d wake up early for weeks to clean the house, mop the floors, make the sweets and clean the diyas.
By Ramona Sukhraj, Paritosh Joshi, Sejal Sehmi, Jasmine Bhoola| Brown Girl Magazine Verified 6 min read Search “why don’t Indians smile in photos?” on Google and you’ll find an astounding 6,760,000 results trying to get to the bottom of this age-old question. Despite having rich, celebratory cultures, it’s no secret that South Asians and the diaspora alike are known for . Expressing ourselves — crying, smiling, laughing, even speaking — out of place is often looked down upon. And Indian-born comedian Zarna Garg has had enough of it.
By Sangeeta Pillai, Ria Mazumdar, Paritosh Joshi, Sejal Sehmi| Brown Girl Magazine Verified 5 min read I have many happy memories of celebrating Diwali as a child in suburban Mumbai. Looking back though, I realise that my favourite festival stands on the foundations of patriarchy. At home, all the labour that went into making Diwali special was borne by my mother. She’d wake up early for weeks to clean the house, mop the floors, make the sweets and clean the diyas.
Company Info
Brown Girl Magazine
Brown Girl Magazine, Inc is a multimedia company based in New York City, focused on South Asian self-expression and cultural dialogue. Founded in 2008, it has grown from an online publication into a platform that empowers the South Asian diaspora, particularly women with hyphenated identities. The company aims to foster community and meaningful discussions through diverse multimedia content. The company produces a variety of content, including articles, interviews, and videos on topics like politics, entertainment, and culture. It also hosts "The Chaat Room" podcast, which features South Asians in Hollywood. Additionally, Brown Girl Magazine has launched SlashieConnects.com to support individuals with creative passions and introduced an apparel line called "Ladki Power." Their anthology, "untold: defining moments of the uprooted," shares stories that reflect the South Asian experience. With a team of over 200 freelancers, the company actively addresses social issues and promotes inclusivity within the community.
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Founded: 2008