Aziz Adib

BRWN HIVE Ep. 4

August 7, 2018

It is HOT and it is HUMID and we have another BRWN HIVE episode to cool you off. We’ve got a fresh new episode from BRWN HIVE with over a dozen dope tracks to keep the summer vibe going. Check out this months episode on iTunes on Spreaker. Listen to “BRWN HIVE Episode 4” on … Read More

BRWN HIVE Ep: 3

July 9, 2018

Keep the summer going with a new mix from BRWN HIVE + Dilipa A new month, a new radio hour! Kajal is back with our third episode of BRWN HIVE. Check out this months episode on iTunes on Spreaker. Listen to “BRWN HIVE Episode 3 w/ Guest Mix from Dilipa” on Spreaker. We’ve got a … Read More

BRWN HIVE EP: 2

June 2, 2018

Some sweet, sweet jams to start your June right. A new month, a new radio hour! Kajal is back with our second episode of BRWN HIVE. We’ve got 20 new tracks to keep your summer going. Check out this months episode on iTunes on Spreaker. Listen to “BRWN HIVE Episode 2” on Spreaker. Tracklist Kehna … Read More

“Breaking The Bee” Highlights the Dynasty of South Asian Spellers

May 29, 2018

Director Sam Rega sat down with Kajal Magazine to discuss his documentary on South Asian-American success in the Scripps National Spelling Bee The Scripps National Spelling Bee has, for years, showcased some of the America’s top young spellers from across the country. In the last two decades, the uber-competitive world of spelling has seen what … Read More

BRWN HIVE: A Kajal Podcast

May 4, 2018

Kajal Magazine is excited to announce our newest joint project with BRWN HIVE. Together, we’re producing a monthly radio hour featuring various up and coming South Asian/POC musicians, hosted and co-produced by Maieli. Check us out on Spreaker, with new episodes the first Friday of each month! Listen to “BRWN HIVE Episode 1” on Spreaker. … Read More

The Simpsons Delivered a Big “F U” to the South Asian-American Community

April 14, 2018

Nothing I love more than white men telling me what’s racist. Back in November, I wrote about The Problem with Apu, a documentary by comedian Hari Kondabolu about Simpsons character, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. On Sunday, April 8th, The Simpsons aired “No Good Read Goes Unpunished,” and with it, attempted a response to the criticisms laid out … Read More

i am harmless on the 1 train i am harmless

May 12, 2016

i walked down to the turnstile and saw two women standing properly their heels behind the yellow paint. they looked like they had never been here before. i smiled and said hello and they chose to do the opposite and so i looked forward and turn my smile back to a resting and empty face. they wore long black coats with … Read More

listen man

April 27, 2016

  all these white women get to bore me. i have nothing to say and when i do i am a live museum exhibit that they like to grab at. how do i tell them to not look or touch. how do i tell them that i am in many senses trying to punch out … Read More