In popular culture, the mighty Cholas are often hailed as an epitome of power and righteousness. The “sacred” Chola sceptre, the Sengol, a symbol of justice and fair rule, has even been ...

In the Northeast, there’s the around-the-way girl. And on the West Coast, there’s the chola. In every case, these words are used to describe young racially or ethnically marginalized girls who ...