In February 2017, Srinivas Kutchibhotla fell victim to an alleged hate crime. In the aftermath, his widow, Sunayana Dumala, had her life and her immigration status thrown into question. Now, she’s trying to figure out what it means to stay — and find community — in the small Kansas town where her husband was killed.

Sunayana Dumala with her late husband, Srinivas Kutchibhotla.

Courtesy of Sunayana Dumala

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Courtesy of Sunayana Dumala

Sunayana Dumala with her late husband, Srinivas Kutchibhotla.

Courtesy of Sunayana Dumala