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Author Archives: Marla Khan-Schwartz

Marla Khan-Schwartz is a social worker and freelance writer. Her work has appeared in Growler Magazine, Northeaster Newspaper, 89.3 The Current's blog, and Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

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Posted inArts

Loss, death, and Iranian politics haunt singer-songwriter Aida Shahghasemi’s new album.

by Marla Khan-Schwartz August 3, 2022August 4, 2022

Aida Shahghasemi immigrated from Iran to Minnesota when she was 13. She sings in Farsi, and will perform at the Cedar Cultural Center on Friday to mark the release of her third album.

Posted inCHANGING MINNESOTA

They thought they were alone, but leaders in the LGBTQ Hmong community found their voices and solidarity in the Twin Cities. Meet local changemakers working to improve LGBTQ acceptance and visibility in the Hmong community.

by Marla Khan-Schwartz May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Posted inCHANGING MINNESOTA

Kevin Xiong moved to the Twin Cities with $500 in his pocket after reading about a group for LGBTQ Hmong people. Today, he’s leading change as executive director of a charter school.

by Marla Khan-Schwartz May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Posted inCHANGING MINNESOTA

There’s ‘no word for queer’ in the Hmong language. Musician and spoken word artist SUNAH crafts new, positive phrases in Hmong to identify members of the LGBTQ community.

by Marla Khan-Schwartz May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Posted inCHANGING MINNESOTA

Drawing on her own experiences, Xay Yang provides programming and mental health services for queer and trans survivors of abuse.

by Marla Khan-Schwartz May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

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