West of Middle East

Episode 1: Persis Karim

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:01:53 +0000

Award-winning comparative literature scholar and poet Dr. Persis Karim pioneers the first-of-its-kind Center For Iranian Diaspora Studies at San Francisco State University, exploring culture, communities and identity.

Episode 2: Zahra Billoo

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:00:01 +0000

Civil rights attorney Zahra Billoo is a courageous voice for change amidst rising national tensions, working to build bridges with allies on civil and human rights issues for the American Muslim community.

Episode 3: Dany Doueiri

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:59:29 +0000

Leaving a war behind, Professor Dany Doueiri developed the only B.A. program in Arabic in the California State University system with a mission to help students examine global events with an understanding of Arab culture.

Episode 4: Taraneh Hemami

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:58:37 +0000

Iranian-American visual artist Taraneh Hemami creates connections through experimental projects between artists, writers and scholars, while inspiring the next generation to explore essential topics from identity to the reflections of the everyday.

Episode 5: Mana Kharrazi

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:56:48 +0000

Exploring culture, identity and community, Mana Kharrazi serves as the Executive Director of Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB), a 501(c) 3 national nonprofit organization that aims to strengthen the Iranian diaspora community and empower its youth through holistic learning.

Episode 6: Pirronne Yousefzadeh

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:54:31 +0000

Pirronne Yousefzadeh is an Iranian-American Brooklyn based theatre arts director, writer, and educator working to deepen communication between audience and artform, spotlighting new narratives, identities and cultures while mentoring the next generation of actors in the art and craft of … Continue reading →

Episode 7: Reza Fakhari

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:53:32 +0000

From educating for religious pluralism and inclusive citizenship to advocating for international human rights, educator and Amnesty International board member Reza Fakhari emphasizes equitable and inclusive community engagement.

Episode 8: Azadeh Shahshahani

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:39:42 +0000

As the Legal & Advocacy Director for Project South, Azadeh Shahshahani works to protect the human rights of immigrants and Muslim, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communities in the American South.

Episode 9: Parto Aram

NNF Admin 2 — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:36:52 +0000

Parto Aram founded Inspire-Tech in 2010 – a non-profit organization working to bring equity in the technology sector. Following 15 years of experience in the high-tech field as a computer hardware designer and marketing manager, Parto established the first nonprofit … Continue reading →

Episode 1: Subhi Nahas

NNF Admin 2 — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 07:40:28 +0000

A Syrian refugee in San Francisco works to educate communities in the Middle East about LGBTQ rights issues, while teaching people here in the West about what it means to be a Middle Eastern refugee.