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Negin Farsad

Actor Aasif Mandvi and others speak about divesristy at UnConvention panel in NYC

How fear of diversity has led to the ‘civil war’ of this election

October 18, 2016
Election 2016

Actor Aasif Mandvi and fellow comedians and commentators met at the 92nd Street Y in New York City to discuss American identity, kicking off a week of UnConvention events on issues important to millennials.

How fear of diversity has led to the ‘civil war’ of this election
Negin Farsad's new book is called "How To Make White People Laugh."

This Iranian American comic is facing down some of her toughest critics: Fellow Muslims

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This Iranian American comic is facing down some of her toughest critics: Fellow Muslims

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