We exist.
This episode was recorded during the weekend we went to NYC for Mark for Redaction at Flux Factory. This is a queer MENA art exhibit that we got to experience. Join us for a slice of the beautiful surroundings we found ourselves in. The art brought us all together and we all felt so understood and the deepest sense of belonging. We are honored to have been part of something this profound and meaningful. Please check this event out in person if you are in NYC this weekend!
Meet Mais! She lives in Denver now, and is one of the co-founders of Salam of Denver, which is the first established queer SWANA group in Denver. We had a beautiful conversation with Mais. We talked about the group, the need for queer SWANA spaces, Mais’s experiences as an immigrant (she’s from Iraq and has also lived in Syria and Kuwait), and food. She’s so easy to talk to, and is such a wonderful human being. We think you’ll love her episode as much as we did.
