Harmeet Kaur - Culture writer
Harmeet Kaur
Culture writer
Harmeet is a culture writer for CNN.
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A new Barbie doll honors pioneering Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller. But it’s prompting some complicated feelings
Dec 05, 2023
Even as they celebrate the tribute to pioneering Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller, some Cherokee people acknowledge having complicated feelings around the Barbie doll.
Buffy Sainte-Marie is the latest public figure accused of being a ‘Pretendian.’ Here’s why that matters
Nov 29, 2023
A CBC investigation recently raised questions around the folk singer’s claims of Indigenous ancestry. The allegations are resurfacing a debate over what it means to be Indigenous.
These portraits show young people who are proud to be Native — even if others don’t see them that way
Nov 21, 2023
Photographer Maria Sturm’s book “You Don’t Look Native To Me” features portraits of young Lumbee people in North Carolina and explores what makes someone Native American.
The former host of ‘Reading Rainbow’ used to encourage kids to read books. Now he’s telling adults not to ban them
Nov 17, 2023
As the National Book Awards came to a close on Wednesday, finalists for the prestigious literary prizes took the stage in New York to speak about the Israel-Hamas war. Others spoke out against book bans.
What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights
Nov 11, 2023
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world. People mark the holiday by decorating their homes, gathering with families and of course, eating sweets.
How the Osage Nation helped Martin Scorsese make ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ more authentic
Oct 21, 2023
While “Killers of the Flower Moon” isn’t from Mollie Burkhart’s perspective, Osage Nation consultants provided input on how the Osage language, wardrobe and customs are portrayed in the film adaptation.
California governor vetoes bill that would ban caste discrimination
Oct 09, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have explicitly banned caste discrimination in the state.
How Indigenous Peoples’ Day came about and why it matters today
Oct 09, 2023
Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a holiday that came about as an alternative to Columbus Day — is a chance to reflect on how the US has treated Indigenous people and fight for a better future.
Why more women are choosing not to have kids
Sep 25, 2023
A growing number of women in the US are deciding not to have children — part of a trend that has been underway for more than a decade. But many say they still face judgment for their child-free lifestyle.
They live in the US, but these LGBTQ couples can’t get married. That could soon change
Sep 21, 2023
The Navajo Nation is considering legislation that would repeal its ban on same-sex marriage. If passed, it could have a ripple effect on Indigenous nations in the US.
How the ‘model minority’ myth led one Indian American family to unravel
Sep 09, 2023
In her new book “They Called Us Exceptional,” journalist Prachi Gupta examines the pressures that Indian American families in the US face and the psychological toll that took on her own family. CNN spoke to Gupta about the tragedy that prompted the book, about why she wrote it as a letter to her mother and about whether the American Dream was ever real.
Caste discrimination could soon be banned in California. But the effort has been contentious
Sep 07, 2023
California lawmakers have cleared a bill that would explicitly ban caste discrimination in the state, sending it to the governor’s desk for signature.
The four attachment styles and how they affect your relationships
Aug 29, 2023
Whether you’re anxious, avoidant, disorganized or secure, understanding your attachment style can help improve your relationships. But even though attachment theory seems to be everywhere these days, it’s often misunderstood.
The Smithsonian is apologizing for how it amassed its vast collection of human remains
Aug 22, 2023
Lonnie Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, addressed a recent Washington Post investigation that revealed that the institution still holds tens of thousands of body parts taken from people around the world.
A Dalit author says a popular Amazon Prime drama used her story without credit. The series’ creators are pushing back
Aug 19, 2023
A character in an episode of the popular Amazon Prime drama bears several similarities to Yashica Dutt, the Dalit author and activist. Dutt says her story was used without permission — and is demanding formal credit.
What to know about conservatorships
Aug 15, 2023
Former NFL player Michael Oher, whose story inspired the 2009 Oscar-winning film “The Blind Side,” now alleges that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy made themselves his conservators, allowing them to profit from his life story. Here’s how conservatorships work.
About
Harmeet Kaur is a culture writer for CNN. She covers race, identity and social justice.
Kaur is dedicated to telling stories about minority communities with sensitivity and nuance, whether through daily news stories or enterprise reporting. She is also a writer for CNN’s award-winning 5 Things newsletter.
Previously, Kaur was a producer on the digital programming team. There, she helped readers make sense of the news through push notifications, worked with teams on headlines and story framing and curated homepages across platforms. She started her career at CNN in television production.
Kaur is a graduate of Emory University, where she studied international affairs and journalism. Originally from the small town of Pikeville, Kentucky, she currently resides and works in New York City.