Urvashi Banerjea

We have all heard the saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy,” but did you know that comparison can also be the thief of pain? 

The way I think about my own cultural identity has continued to evolve within this societal parallel. American society’s awareness of its own privilege has been sharpened, and with that comes a renewed desire to appreciate diversity — not only to acknowledge cultural differences, but to thrive among them.