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The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice

  • Written by Natasha Mikles, Lecturer in Philosophy, Texas State University
imageDiwali is the most important festival for the South Asian community.Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post via Getty Images

As many Indian Americans celebrate the election of the first Black and South Asian woman, Kamala Harris, to the White House, many will also be celebrating the festival of Diwali on Saturday, Nov. 14.

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