Iranian American City Council Member Spurs Largest Tree Planting Initiative in N. Texas History May 4, 2010, Richardson, TX – For Richardson City Council member Amir Omar, a simple idea has turned into a massive

An Inspired Audience in New York – Passing the Torch Receives Rave Reviews Thursday May 6, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – The Passing the Torch event received tremendous accolades from attendees.  Following the event, Roxanna

Can Seven Outstanding Iranian Americans Inspire the Next Generation? Yes They Can! Thursday May 6, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – On Sunday April 25th 2010, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans celebrated the third

A MUST-SEE TALK: Abolala Soudavar European/Persian Art, MFA Houston, May 16 @ 3pm Special Lecture: The Power of the Intellect: Guiding the Evolution of European and Persian Painting       May 16, 2010 3:00 PM at

By Sarah Barbod, Orange County Chapter May 4, 2010, Orange County, CA – Last week the Orange County NexGenners hosted another successful networking mixer at Port Restaurant in Corona Del Mar. The evening’s featured artist,

From West Point to Afghanistan, to UCI and a PhD! What’s next? Amir Bagherpour’s path to success By Tara Kangarlou, PAAIA NexGen Editor A significant number of young Iranian Americans, around or below the age

May 11, 2010, Washington D.C. – On April 7, 2010, Iranian American Nita Farahany was appointed to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues by President Barack Obama. The commission advises the President

On October 11, 2007, Governor Martin O’Malley signed an Executive Order to create the Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs. The Commission was created to address the need for State agencies to respond effectively

May 11, 2010, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) held its bi-annual reception for Iranian Americans who work for members of Congress and the Executive Branch on May 7, 2010. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Juan (407) 602-8675, Flavia de la Fuente (949) 910-6362 media@thedreamiscoming.com DETAINED in Arizona: Four Student Immigrant Leaders Peacefully Resist Current Immigration Law, Urge Passage of DREAM Act As of 6:00

By PAAIA Editorial Staff May 19, 2010, Washington, D.C.– The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) has learned that the American Values Network (AVN)  as well as other progressive organizations have rolled out a

March 20, 2010 – On Sunday April 25th 2010, Senator Charles Schumer, senior Senator from the State of New York and the third ranking senator from the Democratic Party, made a surprise appearance at the

May 25, 2010 Washington, D.C. – PAAIA is pleased to report that the American Values Network (AVN) has responded favorably to community concerns over their climate change ads targeting Iran.  The ads placed on metro

The Iranian Student Group at UCLA Presents Senior Diplomat Ramin Asgard ISG in sponsorship with PAAIA invites you to a close and personal encounter with Ramin Asgard, the most senior Iranian American State Department Foreign

Hand in Hand Concert to Benefit Iranian Refugees, Georgetown U, Wash/DC, Jun 6 Raising awareness and funds for our displaced compatriots Memorable Artistic Performances Featuring: Guity Adjoodani, Piano Kazem Davoudian, Santur Leila Ghaznavi, Theatrical Performer