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Female Puerto-Rican Hip-Hop Artist Voices Pride for Cultural Roots

As an Iranian-American I love both my cultures and enjoy sharing them with others. That passion has allowed me to discover and write about other people such as artists, musicians and activists who are equally enthusiastic about sharing their dual identity. Artists like Puerto-Rican singer, writer, rapper, actress and producer Maria Isa Perez-Hedges. The international… Read more »

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Why Stand in Solidarity?

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 »

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Are You Jewish?

This is the number one question I am often asked while attending various Jewish Happy Hours within Atlanta. This of course, followed by the infamous line, “I didn’t know there were Persian Jews.” After dropping a few statistics,  recounting my family’s own journey to the States, and stating what synagogue we attend, just for reassurance, I can’t help but think are American Jews really… Read more »