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Articles with tag: racial

Europe and the Film Culture

noman siddiqui   Apr 7, 2008   interacts: 38

Despite the speculated aggressive reactions, the film “Fitna” was released on the Internet on March 27, 2008.

Color-Blind Love

Feroz Qutabshahi   Apr 3, 2008   interacts: 353

Worldwide, interracial marriages are on the rise. However, 20 years ago, because of my religion, a German priest would not officiate our marriage nor would a Greek Orthodox priest.

To sue or not to sue…

Shahid Mahmood   Jul 4, 2005   interacts: 3

It has been a year since I was not allowed to board an Air Canada flight (AC-8087). I have had the case covered in the media and on Parliament Hill but to no avail.

Dude, Where’s My Reference Point?

Samina Shahidi   Feb 18, 2005   interacts: 56

The edge to Harold is that he affirms to us the mainstream perception of the Asian Ivy League quota buster. It is almost as if the filmmakers are rubbing our noses in the very stereotype of the Asian takeover-a tyranny based on the work ethics America has

A Woman Scorned...

sameena khan   Sep 15, 2004   interacts: 66

This could be an act of defiance. Perhaps she couldn’t forgive Imran even though she so magnanimously accepted Tyrian. Perhaps she is revolted by the holier-than-thou attitude of us desis, the double standards we harbor and our failure to practice

An Air Canada Flagging

Shahid Mahmood   Aug 16, 2004   interacts: 159

Soon after our credit card payment was processed I was told that I was flagged and would not be allowed to board the Air Canada flight.

September 12

Ashwin Gandbhir   May 27, 2004   interacts: 8

you toss my brothers in the water– sink or float? now tell me– what separates the sheep from the goats?

Conversion Confusion

sameena khan   Feb 26, 2004   interacts: 13

Naila’s wedding is as old as Uzma’s younger son…running into six…and she is still issueless. Initially, the delay was intentional…the family is not sure if it is so anymore.

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