Racism and ethnocentrism are not a new problems in the United States of America. With a dark history of slave trade and even recent tragedies like the murder of George Floyd, racism has been imbedded in American society. It is a social evil that most politicians are trying to eliminate using their influence. Politicians like Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal are famous for their grassroot level activism against such social issues. However, it is when such activists start receiving death threats, that we should begin questioning the American system. But before delving into this controversy, you should know well enough who Pramila Jayapal is and where she came from.

Pramila Jayapal – Bio, Wiki, Age, Income, All Details

  • Name: Pramila Jayapal
  • Date of Birth: 21st September 1965
  • Place of Birth: Chennai, India
  • Hometown after naturalization: Columbia City, Seattle, Washington, USA
  • Early Education: Park Ridge, Maine East High School and Maine South High School
  • Higher Education: Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) from Georgetown University and Masters in Business Administration (Marketing and Non-profit Management) from Kellogg School of Management
  • Current Designation: Congresswoman from Seattle
  • Husband: Steve Williamson
  • Sons: Janak Preston Williamson with current husband and Michael Williamson (stepson from current husband)
  • Publications: ‘Pilgrimage: One Woman’s Journey to a Changing India‘ and ‘Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman’s Guide to Politics and Political Change‘.
  • Achievements: Distinguished Taconic Fellow, Center for Community Change, 2012-2014; Founder/Executive Director, OneAmerica, 2001-2012; Independent Consultant, Pramila Jayapal Consulting, 1997-2001; Fellow, Institute of Current World Affairs, 1995-1997; and Director, Fund for Technology Transfer, Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), 1991-1995.

Pramila Jayapal in the news

Recently, Pramila Jayapal began receiving threats from unknown callers. She uploaded a collection of 5 such voice clips on Twitter to help identify the culprit. In the voice recordings, you can hear a clearly white American man hurling racial slurs as well as conservative remarks at Pramila. The most notable threat she received till now via call is from a white American man (speculative) and telling her to return to her country. While no third party is permitted to say such racial things in public, this unknown verbal assailant abused her via telephone repeatedly. Pramila uploaded these clips on Twitter to spread awareness about the growing apathy and racist sentiments within USA.

Pramila Jayapal – A Force of Change

The Congresswoman is a force of change in the US Congress. She has spearheaded several reforms. Policing, immigration, and general political change are all her cup of tea. As a civil rights activist she represents all of Seattle. This may be one of the reasons she has garnered some haters. Every society has antisocial elements. The threats that Pramila received are just an example of such elements in Seattle. However, it was most unsettling to find that some Americans still consider Indians as outsiders.

Takeaway

While Pramila Jayapal has received threats in the USA, similar situations can be seen across the world. For example, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Daulat Desai has often received similar threats for his civil welfare work. Ultimately, he was forced to resign. Nevertheless, we truly admire the work of such patrons of society. What are you thoughts? Do let us know in the comments.