Are you brown?

Have you ever found yourself staring at your skin, wondering if you’re truly brown or not? Fear not, my friend! In this article, we’ll explore the origins of the term “brown”, what it means to be brown in today’s society and how to embrace your brownness with pride.

The Origins of Brown

First off, let’s dive into where the heck this term came from. According to our good old friend Merriam-Webster (who totally has never failed us before), “brown” comes from Middle English and Old English words for a deep shade of color that resembled wood. Basically, our ancestors saw some chestnuts or one-too-many piles of wood chips and thought “Ah yes, let’s name a skin tone after that”. It might seem strange now but hey – stranger things have happened.

What Does ‘Being Brown’ Even Mean Today?

Okay so we know where it came from…but what does it mean nowadays? Unfortunately there isn’t one definite answer. Depending on who you ask being Brown could mean anything from having a caramel complexion all year round to rocking an amazing Desi wardrobe every day.

That being said, most people do agree that ‘being Brown’ implies some sort of connection to South Asian culture which can take shape in different ways depending on personal experiences. This may include learning about cultural traditions such as Diwali or Eid al-Fitr when growing up around parents/grandparents who celebrate them.

It’s also very likely that those fortunate enough (cue air quotes) can probably relate/shared similar experiences related hurdles like dealing with racial stereotypes (ugh) ; teaching non-South Asians how to correctly pronounce their names (facepalm)Cue eye roll)

From food to music taste -South Asian Culture (predominantly Indian) – finds its way into everyday life in various permutations/snazzes. So it would be safe to assume that someone who comes from this background may identify themselves as brown.

I’m Brown and Proud!

If you’re reading this article, chances are you’ve had some moments where you felt like being brown was a bad thing. Maybe someone made a rude comment about your skin tone or accent (eyeroll). It’s natural to feel upset in these situations but remember – you have nothing to apologise nor hide for. You are Brown , You rock

Now more than ever, people of all backgrounds are embracing their unique identities and communities. The world is slowly realising the amazing value/skills/culture on offer by diverse communities.

Take advantage of this time to celebrate your brownness! Be proud of everything that makes up who you are! If somebody has got something negative/lame comments for ya- tell ’em what Giriraj Singh (India’s current Union Minister) said when an idiot troll once asked him if he wasn’t too dark-skinned: “Your White Dog must have given birth to me!” Am I right?

Final Thoughts

So…are you brown? Ultimately only YOU can decide whether the term “brown” accurately represents your experiences and identity as part of a beautiful community steeped in customs & culture.
But hey- chances are if any portion/fragment/facet screams out – Yes Im damn well Absolutely Brown – You’re probably right my friend!

Some famous browns Why they should matter
Mindy Kaling Sense of humour+talent
Hasan Minhaj Woke AF genius
Riz Ahmed Master model citizen

In conclusion folks, embrace every ounce/part/piece/fraction/gene/molecule which forms your beautiful complexion/cultural mix because brown is awesome #BrownPride.

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