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Erum Salam

Erum Salam is a freelance journalist and digital producer at The Guardian. She writes about news, culture, and travel. Her debut novel has yet to be written.
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Love Is Blind’s Deepti Vempati on Her Next Relationship: “I Shouldn’t Have to Babysit Someone Emotionally”

The season 2 favorite addresses her “friendship” with Shake, what she wants going forward, and whether she still thinks love is truly blind.

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‘Bridgerton’ Is Nowhere Near Perfect on Race, but It’s Still a Step Forward

I wanted more explanations of how race factored into this society and what Queen Charlotte’s position actually did for people of color.

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Unless You’re Brown, ‘Indian Matchmaking’ Is Not Yours to Criticize

Yes, arranged marriages can be problematic, but last time I checked, your culture was far from perfect.

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