Time again for Word Up, our weekly roundup of talks and readings. TUESDAY Tongo Eisen-Martin is a movement worker and educator who has organized against…
Abdi Nazemian and The Walk-in Closet
As a gay American-Iranian, Abdi Nazemian couldn’t escape the feeling that his viewpoint was not one oft-represented in popular culture. His debut novel,The Walk-In Closet,…
Hey, John Kerry! Look What Happens When NYC and Tehran Swap Street Art
Iranian exiles Icy and Sot brought together the two communities they know best by organizing two simultaneous gallery openings on Friday night, one in Brooklyn…
Shots Heard Round the World: Iranian Musicians Rocked By Brooklyn Tragedy
The tragic killings of two members of Iranian expat band The Yellow Dogs rocked the local and national media outlets yesterday. Across the world, Iranian…