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Title
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India Currents – “Dare to Speak: Hate Crimes & Hate Speech Today” (May 2017, Vol. 31, No. 2)
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Description
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Cover of the May 2017 issue of India Currents (Vol. 31, No. 2), featuring the bold headline “Dare to Speak: Hate Crimes & Hate Speech Today.” The lead story by Jaya Padmanabhan examines the rise of hate incidents, the impact on immigrant and minority communities, and strategies for responding to and documenting hate crimes.
The cover design, a large question mark filled with illustrated multicultural faces, symbolizes the vulnerability and uncertainty felt by diverse communities navigating an era of heightened hostility. The deep red and black palette underscores the urgency of the topic.
Additional featured articles include:
“Duck and Cover: Nukes” by Sarita Sarvate
“The Gift of a Grandmother” by Sneha Abraham
“Culturally Diverse Apps” by Shumit DasGupta
Published during India Currents’ 30th anniversary year, this issue exemplifies the magazine’s role in addressing timely social challenges facing the South Asian diaspora, from racism and xenophobia to family and cultural innovation.
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Date
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May 2017
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Volume and Issue
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Vol 31. No 2
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Subject
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hate crimes
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hate speech
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South Asian American safety
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civil rights
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political climate
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community advocacy
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India Currents
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social issues
