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From the US to UK: Our Yemeni Woman Experience in the Diaspora with Aaya Al Shamahi PART 1

From the US to UK: Our Yemeni Woman Experience in the Diaspora with Aaya Al Shamahi PART 1

Update: 2022-02-22

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Welcome back to a new episode! On this episode, the US meets the UK as I am joined by Aaya Al Shamah. Aaya is an illustrator and aspiring character animator. Through her art pieces and work as a video journalist, she celebrates Yemeni culture as well as exploring issues on identity and conflict. Be sure to check her out below!

Aaya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaya.al.shamahi/?hl=en

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From the US to UK: Our Yemeni Woman Experience in the Diaspora with Aaya Al Shamahi PART 1

From the US to UK: Our Yemeni Woman Experience in the Diaspora with Aaya Al Shamahi PART 1

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