third world country citizensThe year was 1980. Two years after moving to Minneapolis as a family for a two years stay. Within the two years we were here, Iran went…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
“jaan man fadaayeh khaake paake meehanam — i give my life to the sacred soil of my country”When I heard of Jhina (Mahsa) Amini’s murder in Tehran last year, I was moved to join many rallies organized by an anonymous group of…Oct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023
respect — from the latin word respicere, meaning, “the willingness to look again”Perhaps the most important aspect of the leader is the ability to extend honor and respect. Honor is the capacity to confer respect to…Oct 14, 2023Oct 14, 2023
Spirit of PeaceWhen Jhina (Mahsa) Amini was killed under the controlling and brutality of the morality police in Tehran last year, a movement was erupted…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Shining the Light on Iranian WomenThe stakes are high in Iran. Children, young men and women are risking their lives….pure pain in a country that’s as beautiful as any I’ve…Nov 21, 2022Nov 21, 2022
when we’re all sistersWhen I think of International women’s day, I think of the women of my own heritage, from Iran. Women of my heritage shaped my way of being…Mar 8, 2022Mar 8, 2022
i seeI see the overwhelming number of homeless people sleeping in all of my local libraries this winter.Feb 12, 2020Feb 12, 2020
