What it means to celebrate Newroz in Middle Tennessee
Newroz (also spelled Nowruz) is the start of the Persian New Year and a celebration of spring that is held throughout the Middle East. It's also celebrated in Middle Tennessee because Nashville is home to the largest Kurdish population in the United States.
Today's guests share what Newroz means to them and their cultural identity as either Kurds or Afghans living in the U.S.
Also in this episode, WPLN healthcare reporter Blake Farmer talks about why hospitals are closing in Middle Tennessee.
Guests:
Blake Farmer, WPLN healthcare reporter
Kasar Abdulla, Kurdish immigrant and community…
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