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American Exceptionalism, White Saviorism, and Leading Yoga Retreats During the Pandemic

White saviorism is profoundly arrogant, racist, and violent. It is also indicative of deep ignorance and a lack of any real cultural understanding. While some of these yoga teachers may in fact have good intentions, they are missing the point and the opportunity to honestly interrogate their actions.

Essential Resources on Racism and Anti-Blackness in the Middle East and North Africa

We’ve put together a list of some of the books, articles, videos, podcasts and reading lists we’re finding particularly useful and important relating to the roots of racism in the Middle East and North Africa and its manifestations in modern society.

5 spectacular cultural sites in Iran

Iran, once home to one of the most impressive and world-shaping empires in history, is…

Reasons to be hopeful in 2018

Happy new year! I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and that 2018 is a…

Islamic State, Libya and the new Cold War

Eyes have been on Libya in the wake of the bombing that killed 22 people…