Ashok Selvam2016This year was the most-important year of my life. That’s how I’m going to remember 2016. Now more than ever, while hope diminishes, it’s…Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
Ashok SelvamStar Wars Worry: When Will Nerds of Color Experience The Rey Effect?A young white girl sat in the row in front of me during my viewing of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” She sighed and gasped, the way an…Dec 23, 20151Dec 23, 20151
Ashok SelvamPatrick Kane’s Case Really Honors Native AmericansWalking down Wrigleyville, the Chicago area near where the Cubs play, visitors can check out an infamous T-shirt vendor selling all kinds…Aug 30, 2015Aug 30, 2015
Ashok SelvamVirginia Killings Shock Only If No One’s Paying AttentionThe general public doesn’t take well when witnessing death. It doesn’t matter how often you see it. Physicians see plenty; they know it’s a…Aug 27, 2015Aug 27, 2015
Ashok SelvamListening to James Harrison’s Parental Advice is Like Listening to Jenny McCarthy’s Vaccination…How many parents, in lieu of resources like “League of Denial” would allow their children to play football, despite the risks of brain…Aug 18, 2015Aug 18, 2015
Ashok SelvamGo Screw Yourself, Kristen McQueary and the TribuneWriting should be clear. Kind of like that headline. Sure, allegory is always an important device. Many times writers can express…Aug 14, 2015Aug 14, 2015
Ashok SelvamPatrick Kane, The Blame Game and Responsibility in JournalismThere’s a tiered assessment of victimization when it comes to sports. There’s the hero, usually played by the Golden Boy. Ownership pays…Aug 12, 2015Aug 12, 2015