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Priyanka Chopra in Saheli-Ana: Why Should Boys Have All the Fun?

I can turn my brain off for a second and enjoy this video of Priyanka Chopra in a new avatar: Of course, I don’t understand why the other woman has to appear dressed like a man to denote that kind of ‘Dostana.’ This adoption of gayness... [+]

A small tidbit from Netroots Nation

Apparently, Sum of Change and most people in the room thought our panel was depressing. Welcome to my life. They all shared stories about their efforts to fight a struggling battle. They were not very optimistic, they all shared depressing stories and sentiments about numerous... [+]

Desi Girls Representing Fiji

Desi Girls Representing Fiji

Here is the most embarrassment video of all times — my sister and my dance performance at Chabot College for International Students Night this past Spring. It’s amazing how, even after spending more than a decade in this country, we are considered ‘international.’ After all, international... [+]

Airport Travel Tips for Undocumented Immigrants

Okay, don’t travel if you can avoid it. But if you cannot, here are some basic tips that should alleviate some of your fears. Airport Travel – Dos and Don’ts Dress nicely and smartly. Avoid any fancy metallic-embedded clothing that... [+]

‘I don’t support the DREAM Act because…’

My response to that is a shrug. I don’t care. If I want your support or opinion, I would ask for it. The facts are out in the open. We have stated our position numerous times. And now it is not a productive use of our time to... [+]

New Media – SOS_Slaves – Game for Sands of Silence

This week I had the opportunity to give what little insight I had on a gaming project for the documentary Sands of Silence, produced by activist film-maker Chelo Alvarez-Stehle. It is a first-person role-playing game where the gamer assumes the character of a girl from either... [+]

Drawing Lines in the Immigration Debate

There comes a point in the U.S. immigration debate when I really question what ‘camp’ can I really fit under. It happens when advocates of undocumented students scoff at the lives and dreams of legal immigrants to the United States and support restrictions rather than... [+]

Speaking Assignment – San Jose City College

And I just rambled on and on … Prerna Speaking at SJCC – Life Story from TakePart With Ideas for Change on Vimeo. I am tired of sharing this ‘life story’ no matter how intriguing it may seem. It’s better when I am given some direction such... [+]