Telugu Unity is THE forum for Telugu individuals to take pride in our heritage by discussing issues relevant to our generation such as modern gender roles, identity, love/dating/marraige, discrimination, youth violence, political activism, community service, parent/child relationships, and most importantly increasing cultural revival!
Participate in our discussions! Join a Listserv!
There are 4 listservs for: Kids (ages 12 and below), Teens, Young Adults (ages 18 to 30), and Parents
Current activties include:
1)Action Alerts- info on how to take action for relavent causes such as hate crimes, discrimination cases...
2)"Anna/Akka Mentoring Program"- mentoring program for individuals who are 17 years and under (chelli/tammuDu) by individuals who are 18 and older (Anna/Akka)
3)Calendar of Indian Festivals- provide not only dates, but meaning/significance and history of (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist...) festivals
4)Chat Sessions- ways to meet other Telugu Unity members, as well as chat with celebrities
5)"Cultural kitiKii"- postings on various aspects of Telugu/Indian culture
6)Learn Telugu!- audio, book, multimedia, and online resources to LEARN OUR FAVORITE LANGUAGE!
7)"Personal Patrika"- biographies of either Telugu individuals who are making strides in their fields or individuals who contribute their time to helping Telugu undividuals
8)Polls- poll group opinions on various topics
9)"TELUGU NETWORK"- contact list of fellow Telugus willing to help you out (i.e. local 'hot spots,' Indian organizations, roommate referrals...) in your area
For more information about Telugu Unity, please contact:
Anu Mandapati @ tu_director@yahoo.com
If you feel you can contribute to or enhance Telugu Unity, e-mail us to find out how to join our team!