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Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Homestead High School's student newspaper

The Epitaph

Bollywood celebrities endorsing skin lightening products in television advertisements has had a terrible impact on the way dark skin is perceived in Indian society.

Dear Bollywood, please stop promoting colorism

By Nitya Kashyap January 14, 2021

When I think of Bollywood, I picture glamorous heroes and heroines, dramatic storylines and impressive dance choreography. But there is an uglier side to this industry. Bollywood celebrities to this day...

As an Indian-American, it is terrifying to think that the only reason I am not subject to the possibility of being targeted is credited to the fact my caste level is higher than a Dalit.

Global Medium: caste system influence destroys modern communities

By Saanvi Thakur December 19, 2020

India’s caste system is notoriously known for its significant influence within communities throughout the country, but this influence is definitely not a good thing.  The caste system is a determining...

India takes troubling turn

By Sahil Venkatesan March 18, 2020

Since its independence from Great Britain in 1948, India has been hailed as one of the largest democracies in the world by the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Guardian.  However, the current ...

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