Banafsheh Violet Nazari

This week's revolutionary is Banafsheh Violet Nazari: Oregon attorney who, until recently, was representing communities facing wage theft and workplace discrimination through her own firm. She is now the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator IRCO, where she works to support and amplify their community organising and advocacy work to affect policy and systems change. Violet was born and raised for the first 9 years of her life in Iran, shortly after the revolution and takeover of the country. In those early years of her life, Violet lived a dual life under Sharia Law, creating a brave space for her to live as freely as possible under those circumstances. Her rebellious nature and fierce determination for justice have now righteously manifested themselves into her career of advocacy.In this episode, Violet and I discuss the knowledge gaps, struggles, and cruelty within capitalist societies and the US immigration process. Intertwined in this conversation, Violet calls out the white supremacist foundation for the “diversity and inclusion” value. This powerful and eye-opening conversation is one that you definitely won’t want to miss.Some Questions I Ask: Tell me about your childhood. (0:01:29)What was it like leaving Iran? (15:30)What was it like transitioning into your new life in the US as a 10-year-old? (18:03)How did you find your footing as a lawyer? (38:38)Is there ever a place for diversity and inclusion without it being in response to white supremacy? (52:56)What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow a similar path to yours? (1:07:38)What are some of the most urgent feminist issues to focus on today? (1:13:02)In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Violet lived freely within the solid Islamic Republic of Iran. (5:09)About Violet’s experience applying for asylum in the United States. (12:07)How Violet’s personality manifested in adulthood. (25:55)How Violet figured out to translate her degree into a career. (32:09)About Violet’s professional law experience. (39:02)How diversity and inclusion is a product of white supremacy and capitalism. (48:17)How Violet is fucking up the legal practice world from within. (56:40)Host: Jillian FosterGuest: Banafsheh Violet NazariConnect with Violet: Violets WebsiteViolets LinkedInIRCO Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.