The Ultimate Guide To Indian Clothing

The Ultimate Guide To Indian Clothing Whether you’re interested in learning about traditional Indian clothing or are looking for quick tips for buying Indian attire for the whole family, you’re in the right place!  If you are more specifically interested in a quick guide to Indian clothing for kids, check out our previous post: A …

Beautifully Blended-From Childhood Friends To Soul Mates

Beautifully Blended-From Childhood Friends To Soul Mates Interracial/Intercultural Marriage: African-American Man And Indian Woman About Us Our names are Jamaal and Niralie Wiley. Jamaal is African-American, and Niralie is Indian. How We Met Jamaal and Niralie met when they were just five years old. They grew up next door to each other their whole lives …

I Love Masala Me Book Review

I Love Masala Me Book Review New Multicultural and Bilingual Children’s Book Synopsis Joselyn and Amit are children that belong to two worlds, and two different but beautiful cultures. Growing up, they could choose to assimilate into American culture completely, or they could choose to embrace their multicultural heritage. They both decide to celebrate the …

Redeeming Love. Why We Got Married, Divorced, and Married Again.

Redeeming Love.  Why We Got Married, Divorced, and Married Again. An Interview with Sheryl Parbhoo I connected with author, writer, and podcast creator, Sheryl Parbhoo via social media. We chatted over the phone like fast friends. Immediately her surreal love story caught me off guard, and she agreed to do this intimate and no holds …

My Search For Identity After Being Abandoned By My Indian Family

My Search For Identity After Being Abandoned By My Indian Family An Interview With Sharda Sekaran A friend of mine sent me an article entitled, Black Mom + Indian Dad=Search For Identity.  The article appeared in Ebony magazine some years ago by Sharda Sekaran, an esteemed writer, story-teller, and political activist. Her impassioned words cut …

12 Fun Ways For Cross-Cultural Families To Celebrate Diwali

12 Fun Ways For Cross-Cultural Families To Celebrate Diwali What Is Diwali Diwali (Deepavali aka Deepawali or Dipawali) is known as the festival of lights. It is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India.  Diwali in Sanskrit means rows of lighted lamps, and it is customary to light up your house …