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We are in the story & telling business. Founded by @RezaAslan & @MahyadT Holla if you have more questions and check out @starfish_accel

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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
4 years
"The families who are arriving in the US, they will remember what these early days were like for them. They will remember the people who stepped in to help. They will also remember if people didn't step in to help." Miry Whitehill, @miryslist @NBCLA @lamarathon @USofAlCBS
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@MahyadT
Mahyad Tousi
3 years
Writing this wasn't easy. One thing the strike taught me is that real change requires our deepest vulnerability and unyielding strength. It is in that spirit that I shared this very personal essay. Grateful to @therebeccasun and @THR for publishing. And thank YOU for reading.
@THR
The Hollywood Reporter
3 years
Culture Shift: I’m a Writer Facing Eviction. Do I Regret the Strike? (Guest Column)
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@franklinleonard
Franklin Leonard
3 years
I look forward to the day when lists like this aren’t necessary and/or there’s so much good work happening that I can’t even compete.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Meet the creative and business changemakers — including Riz Ahmed, Viola Davis, Sterlin Harjo and Gloria Calderón Kellett — who are continuing to push the industry to be inclusive onscreen and off.
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
"At this critical time when many people are questioning it, Aslan's new work offers a powerful parable about the universal ideals of democracy." Reza sat down with @KQED's Ray Suarez to explore the epic life and death of #HowardBaskerville Full talk here 👇 https://t.co/h0WC00VUnF
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
Does America bear the responsibility of spreading a Wilsonian democracy and human rights agenda? Reza sat down with @RealignmentPod last month to discuss the ongoing protests in Iran. #HowardBaskerville. Full podcast here 👉 https://t.co/XErMDYPxHr
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season? Gift AN AMERICAN MARTYR IN PERSIA to your favorite person! Order from your favorite bookstore today 🎅 #HowardBaskerville https://t.co/hU63Fz6YNT
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
Reza spoke with radio host @JadAbumrad last month about his latest book "which explores how one person’s actions can have revolutionary consequences that reverberate the world over." @AsiaSociety #HowardBaskerville https://t.co/bTV69Xv4IH
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
Reza sat down with @KPFARadio Letters & Politics podcast with Mitch Jeseritch and dug into why #HowardBaskerville stripped himself of his privilege to join the revolution in Iran Listen to the full interview here 👇 https://t.co/Xl9htRdgcj
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
Tonight at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary! Doors open at 5PM, program runs from 6PM–7:30PM including audience Q&A. The event is free and open to the public😎 #HowardBaskerville Full details here 👉 https://t.co/nLBzxkUi1h
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
If you're in Miami tomorrow, you can catch Reza at @MiamiBookFair where he will be discussing *AN AMERICAN MARTYR IN PERSIA* #HowardBaskerville Event details 👉 https://t.co/58VsVR2Sei
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
“The only one who benefits is the regime. They have to have the diaspora in disunity and chaos, especially among people with a public voice like mine.” @rezaaslan #HowardBaskerville
@latimesbooks
L.A. Times Books
3 years
Reza Aslan on Tehrangeles, revolution and the death threats that sidelined his book tour
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@MahyadT
Mahyad Tousi
3 years
Fantastic speech by Nazanin Boniadi making the case for #WomanLifeFreedom and Iran's ongoing women-led revolution in Hollywood. Brava @NazaninBoniadi's jan. 👏👏👏
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variety.com
'Rings of Power' star Nazanin Boniadi is calling on Hollywood to do more to bring attention to the political upheaval over women’s rights in Iran.
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@InGlobalAffairs
Institute for Global Affairs
3 years
When does an uprising become a revolution? @rezaaslan joined us alongside @AssalRad to discuss the protests in Iran and what the United States can do to support the Iranian people. You can find this entire conversation on "None Of The Above." https://t.co/XojtxGe4E9
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@whitewhalebks
White Whale Bookstore
3 years
MUST-WATCH! @rezaaslan discusses martyrdom, Islam, and revolution on @cowenconvos! https://t.co/OEuKpkuEeK He'll be in conversation with @sghubril (@pgh_promise) to talk about his book, AN AMERICAN MARTYR IN PERSIA (@wwnorton)—11/21, 6pm, @pghseminary! https://t.co/qLB8vGPrgJ
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@UNHumanRights
UN Human Rights
3 years
🇮🇷 #Iran: We urge Iranian authorities to release thousands of peaceful protesters, revoke death sentences issued for crimes not qualifying as the most serious crimes and to impose a moratorium on the death penalty: https://t.co/vJ46UEJ3NY
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@BoomGenStudios
BoomGen Studios
3 years
@AirTalk
AirTalk with Larry Mantle
3 years
How A Christian Missionary From South Dakota Became A Martyr In Modern Day Iran Joining us is Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan), @UCRiverside professor & author of “An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville.”
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@EmiratesLitFest
EmiratesLitFest
3 years
@rezaaslan, award-winning leading expert in world religions, will be at the #EmiratesLitFest to talk about the martyrs of humanity and the past, present & future of Islam Join him and 250+ authors from 1-6 Feb 2023 at Dubai Check out the full prog. on our website #OldFriends
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@n1leftbehind
No One Left Behind
3 years
"After a few months, the threats started from the Taliban." Watch #Afghan interpreter Sahil and NOLB board member (and Green Beret) Matt Watters on @theproblem with @jonstewart. #veterans #jonstewart #interpreters #FinishTheMission
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@WorldPittsburgh
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
3 years
We’re just one week away from a conversation with @rezaaslan about his new book on the untold story of Howard Baskerville – an American missionary who became an Iranian hero! Reza Aslan will sign books purchased at the event from @whitewhalebks🖊️ 🔗 https://t.co/l1AdropUMB
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@michaelianblack
Michael Ian Black
3 years
Started reading a really fascinating new book by @rezaaslan called "An American Martyr in Persia" about a kind of American Lawrence of Arabia named Howard Baskerville. Highly recommended.
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wwnorton.com
One of NPR's Books We Love in 2022. In this erudite and piercing biography, best-selling author Reza Aslan proves that one person’s actions can have revolutionary consequences that reverberate the...
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