"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
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.
📣 “The strike served to remind me of the universal truth: Our collective welfare requires investing in people, not profits…” - @mahyadt via @THR
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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. https://t.co/KaZNMFX05c
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
Fantastic speech by Nazanin Boniadi making the case for #WomanLifeFreedom and Iran's ongoing women-led revolution in Hollywood. Brava @NazaninBoniadi's jan. 👏👏👏 https://t.co/kOzDuuQLnX
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
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
🇮🇷 #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
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.”
@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
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🖊️
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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. https://t.co/OU1FFFelcs