Persian Jews are breaking down long-held taboos in their community
So when Marvazy realized he was gay in sixth grade he felt “completely and utterly alone.”
From left to right, Amanda Maddahi, Mahnaz Farzinpour, Arya Marvazy, Amir Yassai and Matthew Nouriel dressed up as drag persona “The Empress” after speaking at a Persian Pride event at the West Hollywood City Council chambers, March 5, 2020.(photo credit: JOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA)ByJOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA
