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Arpita Aneja
Arpita Aneja is a Video Producer for TIME Video.
Recent Articles
Black Politicians Elected in the South After the Civil War
At least 19 states passed 34 laws restricting access to voting in 2021, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law limiting the number of drop boxes for...
By Olivia B. Waxman and Video by Arpita Aneja
February 7, 2022
The 19th Century Advocate For 'Free Love' and Women's Liberty
When the roots of modern-day polyamory, sexual freedom, and "free love" are discussed, they're often traced back to the 1960s—the era of hippies, the movement for queer rights, and the “sexual revolution.” But in the...
By Olivia B. Waxman and Video by Arpita Aneja
October 29, 2021
The Overlooked LGBTQ+ History of the Harlem Renaissance
Acknowledging the queer culture of the Harlem Renaissance is essential in order to paint a full picture of the period
By Olivia B. Waxman and Video by Arpita Aneja
October 11, 2021
How One Drag Performer's Overlooked Activism Helped Lay the Groundwork for Today's Fight for Transgender Rights
In the Los Angeles club scene of the 1960s, Sir Lady Java—a dancer, comedian and drag queen—was a two-shows-a-night fixture. “I loved the people that came to see me, it delighted me,” she says, flipping...
By Suyin Haynes and Video by Arpita Aneja
June 25, 2021
The Forgotten Stories of America's Black Wall Streets
A century after the Tulsa Race Massacre, what happened there is finally more widely known—but other "Black Wall Street" stories remain hidden
By Video by Arpita Aneja and Olivia B. Waxman
May 28, 2021
Angel Island and America's Hidden Asian Immigration History
Angel Island can provide a better understanding of the long U.S. tradition of welcoming some immigrant groups and excluding others
By Video by Arpita Aneja and Olivia B. Waxman
May 3, 2021
What School Didn't Teach You About the Black Panthers
The Black Panthers' community health services grew out of a deep distrust in minority communities towards the traditional health care system
By Olivia B. Waxman and Video by Arpita Aneja
February 25, 2021
The Anti-Gay 'Lavender Scare' Not Taught in Schools
Under President Eisenhower, the investigation, interrogation and removal of gay men and lesbians from the federal government became policy
By Suyin Haynes and Video by Arpita Aneja
December 22, 2020
The Helen Keller You Didn't Learn About in School
Limited education on Keller's life has implications for how students perceive people with disabilities
By Olivia B. Waxman and Video by Arpita Aneja
December 15, 2020
The Seneca Falls History You Didn't Learn in School
Many of the Black voting rights activists who paved the way for Kamala Harris are not household names or even taught in U.S. schools
By Olivia B. Waxman and Video by Arpita Aneja
December 8, 2020
These Latinas Were Pioneers for Workers' Rights in the U.S. Here Are 2 You Should Have Learned About in School
Latinas were active in the labor movement nearly three decades earlier, and that work is not taught as often in schools
By Olivia B. Waxman and Video by Arpita Aneja
December 1, 2020
I Lost My Mother to COVID-19
I woke up on Oct. 2, my mother’s first birthday since she died of COVID-19 in May, to the news that the President of the United States had tested positive. Unbelievable. And yet totally believable....
By Arpita Aneja
October 7, 2020
An Overlooked Milestone in the History of School Integration
Historians say that a major milestone in the history of school integration is often left out of the civil rights story
By Olivia B. Waxman and Video by Arpita Aneja
September 22, 2020
What Young Black Voters Think About the 2020 Elections
“I’m kind of the stereotypical young person in that I was looking forward to voting for Bernie Sanders, and I’m not really thrilled with the choice of Joe Biden,” says 19-year-old Miles Brewster, a recent...
By Arpita Aneja
July 10, 2020
Why It's So Hard to Calculate Death Tolls From Hurricanes
What constitutes a disaster death?
By Jamie Ducharme and Arpita Aneja
September 13, 2018
More Students Are Studying Immigration Law Because of President Trump's Policies
"There’s no question that the increased interest is a result of the Trump Administration’s statements about immigrants"
By Arpita Aneja
July 1, 2018
Superman's Newest Writer on How He Portrays the Man of Steel As a Father and Family Man
'They’ve been living a traditional family life, but they are by no means a traditional family'
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
June 13, 2018
How to Spot a Russian Troll
A few important signs for spotting a troll social media account
By Arpita Aneja and Sandra Ifraimova
May 11, 2018
Mayor of San Juan Says Trump Makes Her Think of ‘You’re So Vain’ Lyrics
The mayor of San Juan, whose urgent demands for U.S. aid after Hurricane Maria shot her to political stardom, on what's ahead for Puerto Rico What was 2017 like for Puerto Rico? It was a...
By Arpita Aneja
January 11, 2018
'I Had to Do It.' One Syrian's Astonishing Journey to the U.S.
When he came to the U.S., it was as a blind, homeless teenager from Syria, all alone and speaking no English. A lot has changed since then
By Arpita Aneja and Lily Rothman
June 20, 2017
Behind the Powerful Political Art at the Whitney Biennial
“We're in a moment where funding for the arts is in danger"
By Joyce Lee and Arpita Aneja
March 17, 2017
Gloria Steinem & Harry Belafonte on the Future of Activism
"Racism and oppression has been an eternal experience"
By Arpita Aneja
January 21, 2017
Here's Why CL Is the Future of K-Pop in America
Riding off the success of Korean pop, three artists—including CL—have their eyes set on cracking the stateside market
By Joyce Lee , Arpita Aneja and Salima Koroma
November 1, 2016
The Forgotten History Behind America's Immigration Debate
Set limits on Western Hemisphere immigration only began in the 1960s
By Lily Rothman and Arpita Aneja
August 9, 2016
Watch Men Describe Why They Want to See a Female President
"It's a new era in the world," says one 14-year old boy
By Charlotte Alter / Philadelphia , Arpita Aneja / Philadelphia and Anne Most / Philadelphia
July 29, 2016
Behind the Scenes With Muhammad Ali as He Trained to Fight Joe Frazier
“The Ali-Frazier fight story was certainly one of the more important stories in my life," LIFE photographer recalls
By Arpita Aneja , Liz Ronk and Lily Rothman
June 10, 2016
'Game of Thrones' and the True History of Dragons
Dragons may not be real—but their impact on history is
By Arpita Aneja and Lily Rothman
April 22, 2016
Watch Justin Trudeau Train Young Boxers at a Brooklyn Gym
He visited Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn on Thursday
By Katie Reilly and Arpita Aneja
April 21, 2016
Ethan Hawke and Tom Hiddleston Nailed This Impromptu Duet
The actors interview each other about playing musical icons in
Born to Be Blue
and
I Saw the Light
By Eliza Berman and Arpita Aneja
March 31, 2016
What It Was Like to Watch the Real'The Big Short' From Wall Street
A financial adviser explains the truth behind the Oscar-nominated film
By Lily Rothman and Arpita Aneja
February 26, 2016
The True History Behind
The Revenant
And how it changed the world
By Arpita Aneja and Lily Rothman
February 25, 2016
The Real History Behind 2016's Oscar-Nominated Costumes
They're more than just pretty dresses
By Lily Rothman and Arpita Aneja
February 24, 2016
Everything to Know About the New
Minecraft
It's totally different from most video games
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
February 18, 2016
Everything to Know About Streaming TV
TV is changing fast. Here's what you should know
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
February 4, 2016
Watch: Go Behind The Latest TIME Cover With Barbie Stylist Mary Jordan
And meet Mattel's doll stylist
By Julia Lull and Arpita Aneja
January 28, 2016
Apple Forecasts First Revenue Drop in Years
The company is predicting its first revenue drop in years
By Lisa Eadicicco , Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
January 26, 2016
See the Future of Transportation
From planes to trains to automobiles, everything about how we move from point A to point B is about to change. Whether it's driverless cars, more efficient airplanes or faster trains, we're just on the...
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
January 21, 2016
Why This Year's World Economic Forum Matters
Some of the world's top minds are meeting in Davos this month
By Rana Foroohar and Arpita Aneja
January 11, 2016
Everything to Know About China's Market Troubles
Volatility in Chinese markets amid a debt crisis is spreading around the world
By Rana Foroohar and Arpita Aneja
January 9, 2016
The Science Behind Stephen Curry's Dominance
How the star Golden State Warriors point guard is shaking up the NBA, one impossible shot at a time
By Sean Gregory and Arpita Aneja
December 22, 2015
Watch the Cast of 'Downton Abbey' Guess the Meaning of Real 1920s Slang
Grab a cup of 'noodle juice' and watch
By Lily Rothman , Arpita Aneja and Julia Lull
December 21, 2015
Everything to Know About Airbnb
It's the best example of the 'sharing economy'
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
December 10, 2015
Here's How Your Smartphone Is About to Get Way Faster
Thanks to new technology
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
December 3, 2015
You Still Don't Know the Whole Rosa Parks Story
Yes, she was arrested on Dec. 1, 1955, for refusing to give up her seat—but that's not the whole story
By Lily Rothman and Arpita Aneja
November 30, 2015
Here's How Facebook's 'Safety Check' Feature Works
It was activated during the Paris attacks
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
November 19, 2015
Why Everybody's Excited About This New
Star Wars
Game
It's out exactly a month before the new movie
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
November 12, 2015
See Inside the Home of the World’s Premier Treasure Hunter
Arlan Ettinger is an auctioneer specializing in oddball items
By Dan Kedmey , Arpita Aneja and Julia Lull
November 10, 2015
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Drones
Watch this before buying one
By Alex Fitzpatrick and Arpita Aneja
November 5, 2015
Eyewitness to a Landslide: Remembering Ronald Reagan's Historic Election
It was one of the rare occasions where Reagan seemed a little daunted
By Lily Rothman and Arpita Aneja
November 4, 2015
See How Haunted Houses Have Evolved Over the Years
A century of scares, from Edwardian fairs to Six Flags
By Arpita Aneja
October 29, 2015
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