Indian-origin doctor faces racist abuse for wearing bindi
Dr. Aisha Mirza, an Indian-American physician, posted a video showing racist messages urging her to 'go back to India' for wearing a bindi.
The trolls also called her 'dothead' and accused her of 'spreading disease' in a wave of anti-Indian hate online.
Mirza responded by asserting her pride in her heritage and condemning the racism, stating 'my bindi is a symbol of my culture, not a target for your hate'.
The video has gone viral, sparking widespread support and a broader discussion about racism faced by Indian-Americans.
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