BlindianProject Featured In Times of India

BlindianProject Featured in Times of India

The Times of India recently ran a Sunday feature on the BlindianProject, unpacking themes at the heart of our work — from the colonial histories that first connected Africa and South Asia, to the everyday cultural negotiations in Black and Asian couples.

The article highlighted how, for many of us, identity is not about choosing between being Black or Asian. It’s about embracing both with pride, even when mainstream narratives erase those connections. These cultural overlaps have existed for centuries through migration, trade, marriage, and shared histories — yet they’re rarely represented in popular media.

Jonah Batambuze delivering a talk on Black x Brown identity, solidarity, and cultural memory — part of the BlindianProject’s global storytelling work. Book Jonah to speak at your university, institution, or event.

In the photo above from a recent workshop, I’m speaking to an audience about those very connections — the overlaps in language, cuisine, music, and migration that are so often overlooked. The BlindianProject creates spaces, both online and in person, where these stories are centred and where stereotypes are dismantled through dialogue, education, and creative collaboration.

Our journey has reached audiences worldwide, including a feature on BBC World News, which explored how our platform fosters solidarity between communities that are often seen as separate. From Kampala to Kolkata, Kingston to California, the message is clear: Black x Brown connections have always existed — and they continue to thrive.

As the Times of India feature shows, these aren’t niche stories. They are part of a global history of resilience, creativity, and shared struggle. The BlindianProject will continue to document, share, and celebrate them for years to come.

Jonah Batambuze is a, Ugandan-American interdisciplinary artist and founder of the BlindianProject, a global platform remixing Black x Brown identity through art, history, and storytelling. His work moves across installation, film, writing, and education—challenging systems of erasure while building new cultural blueprints.

Batambuze speaks and facilitates internationally on topics including Black South Asian solidarity, caste and colonial legacies, diasporic memory, and cultural resistance.

For speaking engagements, workshops, or media inquiries, contact: jonah@blindian-project.com or visit jonahbatambuze.com/speaking