Hey guys! Thanks for joining me again on Identity. In this episode, we are talking to Aliya Ahwazi, who is an Arab from Iran. With everything happening in Iran, I believe its time we listened to the voices of the people. All people of Iran have a unique experience, the more we know about one another the more we can empthazie, understand, and hold space for each other. Its time to open our hearts and minds to hearing different perspectives, different voices, voices that have been silenced for far too long. We do not connect with one another or become united by silencing each other, but by connecting, sharing, and relating to one another personal experiences. With that said, I'm excited to share this conversation with you all.

Aliya Ahwazi is an Ahwaz Arab living in the United States. She advocates for the rights, dignity, and identity of the Ahwazi nation. You can find her on instagram @Ahwaz_studies