To confront discrimination, Bengali-origin Muslim poets are turning “Miya” – a slur for illegal immigrant – on its head.
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To confront discrimination, Bengali-origin Muslim poets are turning “Miya” – a slur for illegal immigrant – on its head.
‘I speak Hindi and always laugh. But when I offer biscuits to the neighbours’ children, they don’t accept.’