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Aug 25, 2020 • 37min

A Double-Edged Sword Existence

When COVID hit the United States, and DACA decisions were in limbo, the Immigrantly team sought to learn how the two events were being felt by undocumented immigrant communities - in particular, undocumented Asian Pacific Islanders. With guidance from API organizations like RAISE and notable research platforms, we found ourselves absorbed and humbled by this group's unique socio-political existence. Today's episode is as much a conversation on the complicated portrayal of undocumented Asian Americans as it is a microphone for some of these unheard voices. Host Saadia Khan   Producer Saadia Khan, Sarah Doh   Written by Yudi Liu   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 14, 2020 • 27min

Let's Talk British Colonialism

On the anniversary of Pakistan’s independence from British colonial rule, sit down with Immigrantly as we give you a brief history lesson on British colonialism over India and Pakistan. How exactly did it start? What were the political implications of British colonialism? What was life like under colonial rule? What did it create for generations to come? In this incredibly informative episode, Immigrantly, in collaboration with Their Stories, breaks down the Colonial subcontinent and analyzes the migration patterns that resulted. It’s much more complex than you think. Learn about the facts of how exactly it played out as well as the livelihoods that it disrupted and stole. Hear the story of someone who lived under British colonial rule, narrated by his granddaughter, Yusra Hussain. Historically relevant, it’s an episode that is packed with the political and personal narrative. Produced and Hosted by Saadia Khan   Written by Yudi Liu, Yusra Hussain   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 11, 2020 • 56min

A Perpetual State of Irony

Shreya Tanisha is a multi-media artist and the founder of , a London-based film and theatre company promoting artists of color. We spoke about our nomadic lives, discrimination based on race and color within the art world, how patriarchy manifests itself in the Western cultures & what's next for Shreya.   Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Yudi Liu, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 4, 2020 • 47min

"We're Different Chapters of the Same Book"

Asifa Lahore is Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen. She is a proud British-Pakistani, Muslim, Transgender, Disabled artist, and performer. However, it’s important to understand that Asifa cannot be reduced to her identities. She embraces every part of her, finding the beauty in the intersections of who she is and creating art that validates those who have been misunderstood. Art that gives visibility to the stories that were never meant to fit into any binary. Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 28, 2020 • 60min

Her Bold Sense of Purpose

Maytha Alhassen is a multi-hyphenated career woman and activist. She is a staff writer on Hulu's show Ramy. She also teaches, she is a yogi and reporter, and the list goes on. Her journey is as fascinating as her bold sense of purpose, and along the way, she taught us a few things about artistry, vision, and healing. Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Yudi Liu, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whelan   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 21, 2020 • 46min

"Listen to What Your Kids Are Saying"

Our today's guest is Maliha Abidi. She is an artist who uses her work to shed light on critical social issues and celebrate the women who are leading them. Last year, she compiled these portraits to honor 50 inspirational Pakistani women from various walks of life in a book titled, Pakistan for Women. She represents the Generation Z mindset in the most eloquent manner. Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whalen   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 14, 2020 • 43min

Outward and Inward Conversations

Zohran Kwame Mamdani is an Indian-Ugandan New Yorker, housing counselor, a democratic socialist, and a candidate to represent Astoria, NY in the State Assembly.  Zohran ran his campaign for the State Assembly on the grounds of guaranteeing housing to all New Yorkers, desegregate the schools, fund and fix the MTA, and apply critical changes to the criminal justice system such as eliminating cash bail and banning solitary confinement. Check it out. Produced by Saadia Khan   Written by Sarah Doh, Saadia Khan   Edited by Tom Whalen   Music by Evan Ray Suzuki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 7, 2020 • 37min

“Decolonizing Self-Love”

Today's guest, DJ Bembona is taking the New York music scene by storm. Her sets are known for their infectious Afro-diasporic tracks. At the core of her work, she is an activist. She uses her sounds to empower by bridging the gap between communities of color, activism, and generations. Her sets offer a space for healing, movement, joy, and liberation for black and brown communities. When she’s not DJ Bembona, she is Xiomara. A Brooklyn-Native who continues to advocate for marginalized communities through her daily work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 30, 2020 • 49min

"A Time for Reflection"

Welcome back to Season 7 of Immigrantly. Our today’s guest is Shruti Ganguly. She is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has been featured globally, at festivals like Sundance, Venice, and AFI. Shruti recently launched her own production company honto88 and its clients are just as impressive, including media outlets like MTV. Behind the glitz and the glam is just your neighborly, city girl with intense wonder and drive. Shruti believes in creating art that is brave and purposeful, which shows the strength of women and other minority communities. She is no doubt making a huge wave. Her journey to this present moment is like ours, complicated and far from straight. Check out her story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 19, 2020 • 5min

Season 7 Trailer

81 Episodes later, we are gearing up to release our 7th Season of Immigrantly on June 30th.  81 conversations that have challenged the archaic stereotypes of what it means to be an immigrant, a child of immigrants, a person of color, and everything in between. And we’re far from being done. We have so many more conversations that we’re excited to share with you. Thanks for coming on this journey with us. We can’t wait for you to hear Season 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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