HB Ep. 63: Amplifying Palestinian voices…from Alabama, with Atheer Yacoub
Youngmi talks with the comedian about growing up in the West Bank and Alabama and how it has shaped her work
This week, Youngmi speaks with Atheer Yacoub (comedian/writer of Denied Entry). Atheer discusses her perspective as a Palestinian on the recent events in Israel and Palestine. She also touches on how her childhood growing up in the West Bank and Alabama shaped her work as a comedian.
Hosted by Youngmi Mayer
Youngmi Mayer is a standup comedian and single mom based in New York City. She explores topics of Asian identity, biracial identity, feminism and growing up poor in her work.