Tightening the Grip: What the New U.S. Sanctions Against Iran Mean for You
By Erich Ferrari July 29, 2010, Washington, D.C. -The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA or “the Act”) was... Read More
Shabeh Jomeh Chicago Chapter Honored by the Cook County Treasurer
By Mina Amir-Mokri On June 24, 2010, Shabeh Jomeh, a not-for-profit networking group for Iranian-American Professionals was honored in an award ceremony... Read More
Q&A With Mahmood Hamidi, Panoramic Photographer Extraordinaire
By Negin Mirmirani, PAAIA Reporter Since 2006, Mahmood Hamidi has been combining his computer skills with his passion for photography to capture... Read More
PAAIA Welcomes Amir Omar to Washington D.C.
October 22, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Last night PAAIA members and friends hosted a happy hour reception with special guest Amir Omar... Read More
Deadline extension: English for Heritage Language Speakers Program
By Genesis Ingersoll, Associate Director This year’s application deadline for the English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Program has just been extended... Read More
The Iranian American Identity—or is it Identities?
Art review by Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times “The exhibition “Document: Iranian–Americans in L.A.” (Fowler Museum, UCLA, through 8/22) marks the emergence... Read More
PAAIA’S Washington DC NexGen Chapter to Launch Voter Registration Drive
By Dean Dastvar “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only... Read More
Help Deserving Students Earn a Path to Legal Residency
Urge Congress to support the DREAM Act By PAAIA Government Affairs Office July 21, 2010, Washington D.C. – Last year, PAAIA highlighted... Read More
Washington Metropolitan Area Home to the Ninth PAAIA Chapter
July 22, 2010, Washington D.C. – Earlier this month, fifteen PAAIA members met in Washington, DC, to form the ninth PAAIA Chapter.... Read More
PAAIA Mentorship Program Launch
New Member Benefits! Empowering the Iranian American Community Dear PAAIA Members, April 1, 2010 – We are very pleased to announce the... Read More