Afternoon Chai Sessions
Afternoon Chai Sessions
Uma & Anjali
Just two Brown girls bringing our Indian American perspective to current issues while sometimes drinking tea. Join us with a cup of your favorite beverage so we can reflect and learn together!
Session Ten: Evolving Nature of Friendship
In today’s episode, we discuss what good friendship means to us and how friendships can change over time.
Jul 23, 2021
24 min
Session Nine: Body Hair Removal
In today’s episode, we discuss the origin of body hair removal and our personal experiences with it.
Jul 11, 2021
28 min
Session Eight: Growing Up with Social Media
In today’s episode, we discuss our experiences growing up with social media, reflect on how it shaped our identities, and recognize how we are products for social media companies.
Jun 20, 2021
24 min
Session Seven: Diet Culture
In today’s episode, we discuss the negative impact of diet culture and reflect on our own experiences with it.
May 11, 2021
43 min
Session Six: Microaggressions
In today’s episode, we define microaggressions, share our personal experiences, and relate our lived experiences with the “model minority” myth and Claire Kim’s theory of racial triangulation.
Apr 12, 2021
21 min
Session Five: Performative Activism
In today's episode, we discuss performative activism on Instagram, inspired by Amanda Maryanna’s YouTube video “The Instagram Infographic Industrial Complex". 
Mar 29, 2021
12 min
Session Four: The Male Gaze
In today’s episode, we discuss the male gaze, reflect on how we have internalized it, and think about how we can move forward as a society.
Mar 8, 2021
21 min
Session Three: Growing Up Brown in America (Part One)
In today's episode, we discuss chai, what it means to be first-generation Americans, and our different experiences growing up Brown in America.
Feb 22, 2021
38 min
Session Two: Casual Racism in the Media (The Bachelor Edition)
In today's episode, we discuss recent revelations in the Bachelor franchise, the value of accountability, and the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the media.
Feb 15, 2021
33 min
Session One: An Introduction
In today's episode, we introduce ourselves! Hear us talk about our personality types, favorite podcasts, and more. 
Feb 7, 2021
30 min
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