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Aug 2021
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Amir Yass: The Queer Muslim & Human Unic...

Hannah Berner and Des Bishop
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Amir is a queer Persian muslim who is an LGBTQ activist battling transphobia, femme bashing, body shaming, and racism in the queer community. His story is unique, colorful, painful, hysterical, and beautiful. Enjoy xo

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