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“I knew that the black struggle wasn't my struggle. But I felt like it was my-struggle-adjacent, you know? I've always said that if you turn the dial in one direction, a Muslim is a Jew is an East Asian person is a Native American and so on. I feel very much that all of these struggles are kind of the same and - Hillary Clinton actually said this recently - when you get rid of one barrier, it opens up the gates for a whole bunch of people you didn't even know would benefit from it. So not fighting for the black struggle is like not fighting for the Muslim struggle.”

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Negin Farsad
Negin Farsad

Negin Farsad is a celebrated comedian known for her satirical commentary on Middle Eastern American experiences. Born in 1978, she has made a substantial impact in the comedy world with her distinctive perspective and humor. more

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