The Usefulness of the “POC” Identity and its Limits

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Edison, part of the ever-expanding suburban sprawl in the heart of central New Jersey, is now predominantly non-white, with a plurality of South and East Asian Americans. Alongside the strip malls and gas stations that illuminate the night, one can find H-marts and Patel Cash & Carry supermarkets, next to karaoke bars and saree shops. I grew up a few towns over, in East Brunswick, among fellow Desis who also claim ownership over lush green lawns and homes with long driveways where you can park your car for everyone to take notice of, eventually.

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