How A 'simpsons' Character Pushed Indian Stereotypes

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Fri, 11/17/2017 - 1:01pm

Comedian Hari Kondabolu is taking on Apu, the Indian convenience store owner on "The Simpsons." He explains how the character has reinforced negative stereotypes about Indians for decades.

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