

Rajini Srikanth (ed.), Deepa Iyer, Marina Budhos, Samina Najmi, Imran Siddiquee, Anant Raut, and Valarie Kaurĭr. Nico SlateĬhapter 3: Immigration after the Civil Rights Movement (1965– )ĭr.

Meenasarani Linde Murugan, Samip Mallick, and Dr. Kritika Agarwal (ed.), Philip Deslippe, Dr. Paul EnglesbergĬhapter 2: Forging Lives in Uncertain Times (1923–1965)ĭr. Our Stories brings together the voices of sixty-four authors, including a wide range of scholars, artists, journalists, and community members.Ĭhapter 1: Early South Asian American History (pre-1923)ĭr. history and made restrictions on our belonging.īy combining these narratives, Our Stories illustrates the diversity, vibrancy, and power of the South Asian American community. Each chapter offers stories of struggle, resistance, inspiration, and joy that disrupt dominant narratives that have erased South Asian Americans’ role in U.S.

This volume consists of ten chapters that explore both the history of South Asian America, spanning from the 1780s through the present day, and various aspects of the South Asian American experience, from civic engagement to family. Our Stories: An Introduction to South Asian America is an anthology rooted in community.īringing together the voices of sixty-four authors-including a wide range of scholars, artists, journalists, and community members- Our Stories weaves together the myriad histories, experiences, perspectives, and identities that make up the South Asian American community.
