You are not Southern.
— Southern Mama (@SouthernMB82) May 6, 2026
You will never be Southern.
You are an Indian attempting to cosplay as a Southern American, @ManeetChauhan. Stop acting like you can wear our ancestry and heritage like a costume. We are sick and tired of you foreigners coming here acting like you have any… pic.twitter.com/vhoXJtD44m
Let’s put this Southern Living issue in perspective:
— Southern Mama (@SouthernMB82) May 7, 2026
A supposedly Southern publication based in Birmingham that was created to celebrate and preserve our culture has booted me from following their page for voicing my displeasure over its staff helping an Indian immigrant cosplay… https://t.co/N8v9aM2ryG
Let’s put this Southern Living issue in perspective:
A supposedly Southern publication based in Birmingham that was created to celebrate and preserve our culture has booted me from following their page for voicing my displeasure over its staff helping an Indian immigrant cosplay as a Southerner.
I’m a lifelong Southerner from Vestavia Hills whose ancestors like the Burlesons, Moseleys, and Howells were among the earliest settlers of Alabama.
Growing up, I attended church with several employees of this magazine, all of whom have since retired. Our church even participated in a few holiday events sponsored by this magazine.
About 15 years ago, this same magazine featured my grandparents’ home, located in the historic district of Montgomery, in print after it had been remodeled and restored.
My mother owns every single cookbook they have published — literally every single one. I own every one starting in 2013, the year I got married.
This magazine was created for Southerners just like me. Yet, this new generation of staff couldn’t care less about my opinion. Instead, they choose to silence a longtime reader. The absolute audacity of it all is astounding.
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