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On Comedy Without Apology, The NCAA’s Financial Freedom, and Addition & Sobriety: This Week at Immigrantly
Dear Hyphenly Readers,
Can you believe we’re already in the final month of 2025? This year has been intense. Immigrant communities have faced real threats under this new administration, and many of us are feeling tired—but we’re still showing up. Sometimes that looks like taking to the streets. Other times, it looks like choosing rest, care, and joy. At Immigrantly, we’ve always believed in holding space for hard conversations and happiness. If you want to be part of that balance, here’s what’s been happening at Immigrantly Media.
IMMIGRANTLY
Lana, an engineer-turned-comedian whose life spans the Bay Area, the Middle East, and now Los Angeles, breaks down how humor becomes cultural critique, emotional survival, and a form of resistance. From navigating rooms where her Palestinian identity is met with discomfort, to balancing factual vs. emotional truth onstage, to turning the heaviness of genocide, grief, and personal history into art, Lana holds nothing back.
You can connect with Saadia on X @swkkhan or email her at [email protected] to share your thoughts about the episode.
SPORTLY
College sports aren’t just expensive; they are financially upside down. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson sits down with Washington Post college sports reporter Jesse Dougherty for a sharp, clear-eyed breakdown of the NCAA’s spiraling money crisis.
You can reach the host, Kavitha, at [email protected]
LOVE-LY
Addiction and Sobriety: Healing, Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing with Kendall Bierman
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In this episode of Love-ly, host Mehak welcomes licensed therapist Kendall Bierman, who shares her personal journey through anxiety, substance addiction, and the path to sobriety. She reflects on the influence of her family dynamics, competitive upbringing, and the turning points that led her to pursue a career in therapy. The discussion dives into dating while sober, attachment styles, and the cultural pressures that shape our choices.
You can connect with Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok and @whatthemehak_ on IG
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This newsletter was curated by Suhasini Patni.
Hyphenly curates the latest news, art, and businesses from immigrants around the world. Have a tip or story we should feature? We’d love to hear from you.
Visit us at www.immigrantlypod.com