The Samovar Network

Culture. Politics. Chai. With an Afghan twist 🍇

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We have come together with @AfgDiasporaEP and the @AfghanAmericanC to release the following statement in regards to the musical titled “The Boy Who Danced on Air.” Read our statement in full: https://t.co/Ct7cskP34y

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Podcast is up on YouTube now, as well as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you follow us on TikTok as well for all our latest info!

[˗ˏˋ hena ˎˊ˗ @meowthlord]

@SamovarNetwork y’all had me yelling at my phone the Herati word for toshak is naleencha

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New podcast on keeping culture alive on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Check it out!

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Decades of conflict & the execution of the U.S. military withdrawal in #Afghanistan has contributed to the worsening humanitarian catastrophe.@CoalitionAfghan released a call to action to the U.S. gov't advocating for immediate steps.#StandWithAfghanistan

https://t.co/UVcaAEqGE4

[Mena Ayazi @menaayazi]

To all looking to donate to Afghanistan - sending money is hard right now. Banks are empty, Afghani will drop more in value in the coming days/weeks & direct cash assistance is dangerous & hard to send directly to folks.

Here are some ways you can provide financial support:
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[Teymour @Teymour_Ashkan]

NoVa residents. If you speak Dari, Pashto or know someone who might, please sign up to help arriving Afghan refugees.

https://t.co/c64ilx3PGC

[Mustafa @Mufasaathegreat]

PLEASE Help by signing this petition here in the US. No matter where you are In the USA. These are not only refugees but these are human beings. We’ll help as much as we can. This will take a few seconds. They need us. Please. Link is also in my bio.
https://t.co/5e370kq3jg

[Gravel Institute @GravelInstitute]

It is appalling to talk about the 2,000 or so Americans who died in Afghanistan, and not the 200,000 Afghans killed.

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An article from on of the members of TSN

[Ali A Olomi @aaolomi]

For the past two decades the United States built a system based on corruption, bribes, and pay offs. The Taliban were able to exploit this very system province by province in their rapid takeover.

My latest for the @washingtonpost
https://t.co/pAMTV1eh1x

[Diz @dizbullah]

Find out who your congressman is and give them a call. Here are the numbers for OC:

Michelle Steel:[phone]
Katie Porter:[phone]
Lou Correa:[phone]
Young Kim:[phone]
Mike Levin:[phone]
Alan Lowenthal:[phone]
Linda Sanchez:[phone]

[Afghan Diaspora for Equality & Progress @AfgDiasporaEP]

For those trying to figure out pathways to migration for Afghans. Read for more information on the requirements for immigration relief and how to apply:

https://t.co/RwQCPfYT6B

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Are you a member of the Hazara community in the US? Would you like to discuss your experiences in an upcoming event we’re hosting with @hazaracouncilGB? Direct message us if you’re interested in joining us on our live discussion.

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Celebrate this spooky Saturday safely and check out the latest episode of our podcast on Afghan superstitions 👻 https://t.co/qfkcJisWRW

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It was an ✨honor✨

[Afghan American Artists and Writers Association @aaawa_art]

We're still listening and learning from this episode of @SamovarNetwork. Tune in at https://t.co/dArkgLd09L 🎧

[Afghan Diaspora for Equality & Progress @AfgDiasporaEP]

We have come together with @SamovarNetwork and the @AfghanAmericanC to release the following statement in regards to the musical titled “The Boy Who Danced on Air.” Read our statement in full: https://t.co/zu8EGzX88a

[Heather Barr @heatherbarr1]

This is long, and it took me two days to listen to the whole thing.

But I can't recommend it enough to everyone who cares about human rights in Afghanistan.

It's voices I had never heard before, even after lots of years watching Afghanistan.

[Afghan Diaspora for Equality & Progress @AfgDiasporaEP]

For those who enjoyed and learned from this podcast, please consider donating to this #gofundme for Diba, a trans Afghan refugee raised in Iran. She lost family support and recently has lost income due to the #covid19 pandemic.

https://t.co/aQDrBTYDVJ

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As this unique Pride Month comes to a close, TSN flips the script with Ahmad Qais Munhazim, Wazina Zondon, and Diba Farah co-hosting this important conversation with Almas and Weiss on Queer and Trans Afghans both in the US and abroad.

To listen visit: https://t.co/FcLJfa5b8K