Only 18 and Already a Star: Iranian-African-American Comedian Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi is the Iranian-African-American star of the critically acclaimed ABC show Black-ish (which ran from 2014 until earlier this year) and an outspoken advocate for diversity in Hollywood and the importance of education for girls. She also just celebrated her 18th birthday. Yara’s Club, a partnership that she set up with the Young Women’s … Continue reading Only 18 and Already a Star: Iranian-African-American Comedian Yara Shahidi