#IAmBurning

Recent atrocities faced by Afghan migrants at the hands of foreign governments have sparked a wave of outrage within Afghan communities, worldwide. Protests have been carried out around the world, all with the clear messages and imagery for the central themes of the movement, #stopkillingAfghans, and #IAmBurning.  In this episode, activists and protest organizers Stephanie Hargett and Sara Anas take a moment to sit down with me to promote the upcoming protest event, scheduled to be held on July 12th in Los Angeles, California. Motivated to speak out against oppressive governments, and to raise awareness for the cruelty Afghan migrants face in neighboring countries outside of Afghanistan, these activists have amassed a group of passionate community members and allies to demand accountability by the perpetrators, and declare "Enough is enough". Join us as we dissect the conversation and what the clearly marked message of the protest is. Change begins at the grassroots level, and providing a voice for the voiceless is the first step towards demanding change, and amassing support. What is the long term goal, and how does this group hope to achieve this goal? How can we pressure international government organizations, and nations, to pressure oppressive governments to be held accountable for abuses of human rights? Though the answers to these questions aren't easy, and by no means will the journey to the solution be either, the conversation to be had is: we have to start somewhere. However, what is clear is that we as a community are willing to stand up for the rights of our fellow Afghans, in order to promote visibility surrounding the issues that plague our communities, worldwide. 

If you are a Southern California resident, show your support of the cause, and join the event on July 12th, from 2pm-5pm. Details of the event will be available on our Instagram, @afghansempowered.