Harmeet Kaur - Culture writer
Harmeet Kaur
Culture writer
Harmeet is a culture writer for CNN.
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After Trump’s win, some women are considering the 4B movement
Nov 13, 2024
Young liberal women across TikTok and Instagram are discussing and sharing information about the South Korean feminist movement, in which straight women refuse to marry, have children, date or have sex with men.
Atheist chaplains are forging a new path in a changing world
Nov 7, 2024
Even as people move away from religion, the desire for spirituality and connectedness remains. That’s where atheist, or humanist, chaplains come in.
What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights
Oct 15, 2024
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world. People mark the holiday by decorating their homes, gathering with families and of course, eating sweets.
She’s a fashion icon and social media star. How a sports mascot took the internet by storm
Oct 5, 2024
The recent spotlight on the New York Liberty’s mascot might seem unusual. But Ellie, with her riveting halftime performances and larger-than-life-persona, is a star in her own right.
A ‘90s sitcom character became the center of political controversy. Echoes of that are being felt today
Sep 22, 2024
JD Vance isn’t the first GOP vice presidential candidate to remark on women’s reproductive choices. We look back at when then-Vice President Dan Quayle rebuked the TV character Murphy Brown.
Child-free spaces, dirty looks on planes and ‘breeders’: Why people seem so annoyed by kids
Sep 19, 2024
Online conversations about children often suggest that adults shouldn’t have to endure them if they don’t want to. Scholars and parenting experts say these attitudes reflect broader shifts in US society.
An independent who avoided politics is now organizing for Harris. She’s not the only Indian American coming off the sidelines
Aug 17, 2024
Indian Americans haven’t historically been a political force in US elections, but with Kamala Harris leading the Democratic ticket, 2024 could mark a turning point.
What to know about the ‘Emergency Budots’ taking over TikTok
Aug 4, 2024
Before budots became a vehicle to share fashion inspiration, it was a viral dance craze and the stuff of memes in the Philippines.
A look at Alpha Kappa Alpha, the legendary sorority repped by Kamala Harris
Jul 25, 2024
The sorority has been a critical source of support and sisterhood for the 360,000 some women that make up its ranks. Here’s how it became a force in American society.
This 50-year-old Billy Joel B-side is now one of his most streamed songs — thanks to young Millennials and Gen Z
Jul 13, 2024
“Vienna” joins songs like “Uptown Girl” and “Piano Man” as one of Billy Joel’s most streamed tracks. Young women in particular seem to be behind its slow-burn resurgence.
Some bars and eateries are banning 20-somethings. Can it become a widespread practice?
Jun 27, 2024
Bliss, which opened in the suburbs of St. Louis, provoked fervent debate for limiting entry to women 30 and up and men 35 and up. To what extent can businesses dictate who their customers are?
How the ‘song of the summer’ became a cultural phenomenon
Jun 20, 2024
What exactly defines the song of the summer? Where did the idea of a singular track to rule the season even come from? Does the song of the summer even exist anymore?
What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
Jun 19, 2024
Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans until recent years. It’s worth reflecting on the history of the newest national holiday.
The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they mean
Jun 19, 2024
Designing the Juneteenth flag was a deliberate process, says creator Ben Haith, who breaks down what each element of the flag represents.
About
Harmeet Kaur is a culture writer for CNN. She covers race, identity and social justice.
Kaur is dedicated to telling stories about minority communities with sensitivity and nuance, whether through daily news stories or enterprise reporting. She is also a writer for CNN’s award-winning 5 Things newsletter.
Previously, Kaur was a producer on the digital programming team. There, she helped readers make sense of the news through push notifications, worked with teams on headlines and story framing and curated homepages across platforms. She started her career at CNN in television production.
Kaur is a graduate of Emory University, where she studied international affairs and journalism. Originally from the small town of Pikeville, Kentucky, she currently resides and works in New York City.
