Hey there,

I’m Sham Jaff, journalist and Kurdish. I’m the woman behind the newsletter what happened last week.

Every Monday since 2014, I’ve sent out a curation of news and perspectives from Asia, Africa and the Americas. My criteria? What’s new, relevant, not talked about enough and perspective-shifting about the rest of the world that “we” in the Western media space do not come across as often as we’d like.

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  In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant flow of information. That’s why I’m here to help you stay focused on the stories that matter. Each new edition of the newsletter will be delivered straight to your inbox, bringing you thoughtful, underrepresented news and perspectives from Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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  I sift through a lot of media to get to the things that make me go ‘Ah, now I get it’. Whether it’s something to listen, read or to watch, I promise it’ll be worth your time. I never recommend anything I haven’t personally listened to, read or watched myself.

• Video of the week
  Yes, there are music videos that pull the same numbers on YouTube as Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift (or as Onijah would say, ‘or more’). They just happen to look not white. I’ll keep you updated on what’s hot (and not), so you can broaden your horizon while also still feeling like one of The Cool Kids.

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Sincerely,
Sham

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