by Pooja Patel Brown Girl recently had a chance to talk to aspiring musician Katie Gray, a while back. You may have heard her beautifully haunting song, “Set Free” sampled on an episode last season of the hit TV show, Bones.  Coming from a mixed South Asian and American background, this talented...

by Foram Mehta Surveying a crowd of happy couples today an onlooker may be surprised when he considers how much has changed in only the last 42 years. In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Virginia statute barring Whites from marrying interracially in a monumental move. Nowadays the mix of brown,...

by Aditi Mehta When it came to technology, most people didn’t necessarily picture a girl with gadget knowledge and passion for cyberspace. But, in today’s world a woman can wear the hottest new Channel purse and still be a whiz at her blackberry. In the massive world of gadgets and internet...

Each city is unique and has tons to offer. By Fauzeya Rahman Want to check out an outdoor hour-long yoga class?  How about the latest exhibit at an art museum?  Shakespeare in the Park?  For how much, you ask?  Absolutely nothing.  With a little research and a little effort, it’s incredibly easy...

Majical Anjali (a.k.a Anjali Bhatia) by Pooja Patel Hi BG Readers! Summer is here and it is beautiful outside! It’s time to update your music playlist and jam out on all your summer excursions. Looking for a great find? We at BG had the opportunity to chat with none other than UK’s Magical Anjali....

by Fauzeya Rahman We’ve all seen it before: the chandelier earrings, the kurtis/tunics and chappal-like footwear.  Desi-inspired fashion trends are nothing new in the United States.  This year, however, there may be a trend that takes “east meets west” a little too far. Enter the...

by Ismath Mohideen As young women caught up in the grind of school, work, and Friday nights, we can easily lose sight of what it takes to keep us healthy and happy. Here are 12 basic healthy habits sure to give your day an added boost. 1. Eat a healthy breakfast. While it sounds easy, sleeping through...

by Shruti Purohit photographs by Thuy Ly Clubs, bars, house parties-that’s where you can find many college students on their weekend nights.  Having a few drinks with people seems like a great way to  meet new friends and have some fun. “Relax yourself and kick back with a beer after...

Photograph by Thuy Ly. by Ismath Mohideen I will admit: I’ve avoided the sun so I wouldn’t get darker. I’ve gone swimming at night instead of during the day to avoid tan lines. It’s completely and utterly ridiculous. I should enjoy the sun’s warm rays and get some exercise!...

Photograph by Thuy Ly. by ‘Anonymous’ I have been staring at my computer screen for about an hour now, trying to put off the article I had told myself I’d write a long time ago. I was hoping that by writing this, it would purge me of all my negative thoughts- a sort of inner cleansing...