Can desi avatars of american stars help fight racism?

Can desi avatars of american stars help fight racism?

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APPRECIATING A UNIQUE CULTURE In an Instagram post, Sai said it was ironic that people are teased for choosing Indian clothes and _bindis_ that represent their culture, because when big


stars like Beyonce wear that, it becomes “cool and fancy.” “It’s upsetting how people look down upon those who are not afraid to portray their culture,” Sai told _Buzzfeed_. “Instead, they


appreciate celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens or Kylie Jenner, who use symbols from other cultures such as the bindi to make a ‘fashion statement’.” The artist hopes the series will encourage


people to appreciate their culture and heritage.