# Brown and Foreign

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Podcast: [The Counter-Narrative Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-counter-narrative-show-7337692)
Published: 2026-01-24T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce869b8d
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/ce869b8d/2c05b854.mp3
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Rasheem hosts a discussion with Ali Hassan and Forus about their experiences as brown and foreign individuals in the U.S. Ali, originally from Rockville, Maryland, with roots in Hyderabad, India, discusses the challenges of assimilating into a predominantly white area and the importance of cultural appreciation. Forus, born in Lahore, Pakistan, shares his cultural shock upon moving to the U.S. and the benefits of learning multiple languages. Both emphasize the significance of their Muslim faith and the misconceptions surrounding it. They also discuss the impact of the current election on their communities and the importance of education and cultural understanding.

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