Growing up in the South as a Persian-Jew was anything but easy, but it also stirred my interest in learning more about other cultures and religions. I was constantly asked questions about my identity and was curious to know if others shared similar experiences. The more I conversed with people, the more I realized how… Read more »
It didn’t take long for thousands to stand in solidarity with victims of the Orlando terror attack, targeting the LGBT community. Countless individuals took to social media honoring the victims and their loved ones. Yet what happened to the LGBT community when the media shifted its attention? Did they receive a shift in support, only to see it plummet back down? What are some challenges they continue to face? In… Read more »
What unites Persian-Americans? Is it their unwavering commitment to age-old customs? Their strong pride in their identity? Or perhaps their deep sense of nostalgia for Iran? Whatever the reason, it seems culture plays a big part. Yet what does this mean exactly? May the be Persian Jews, Muslims, Christians, or Bahai’ , each segment of the population continues to practice their traditions regardless… Read more »
