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Makai Paka, East African Corn in Coconut Curry

By Salima Jivraj   Some people grow up with one or two cultures. I was brought up in three; Canadian, Indian and East African. After immigrating to Tanzania from India, my grandparents and parents assimilated well into African culture speaking perfect Swahili and fully embracing their new African life. But they also

Masalamommas Writing Internships

Masalamommas interns are actively involved in the brainstorming and generating ideas for new articles. Candidates applying for Masalamommas’ writing internship (unpaid)  should have a keen interest in the South Asian community, be organized and detail-oriented and possess excellent communication skills. Interns take regular news-writing assignments and work with the editor

Community Speaks Out Against Family Violence

  by Sheba Siddiqui @shebasid  www.shebasiddiqui.com South Asian culture is known for its food, fashion and films. We stand proud and tall when we hear bhangra in mainstream society or see Indian prints at New York Fashion Week. But what no one likes to talk about is the dark side