Luck, Privilege, and the Responsibility to Do More
Hard work is essential for success, but it’s not the only factor. Access, privilege, and sheer luck also play pivotal roles—whether we...
Let's 'Undepress Together'
After thirteen years, I was planning this month to return to Iran and show my daughters the beautiful land that defines so much of who I...
The Golden Kurdish Dress
“You really shouldn’t have!” I murmur as my grandmother presents me with the brightly colored golden embroidered gown-- adorned with more be