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Pardis for Children Fundraising Gala – Wednesday June 11, 2014
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Meet Lily Gilani: Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives
May 9, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Lily Gilani, CEO and co-founder of BuzzCounsel.com, is running to represent California’s 33rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Click here to view Lily Gilani’s first campaign TV advertisement. District 33
Congressional Roundup
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
Congressional Round Up
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
Coalition of Organizations Contacts Yahoo Regarding Limited Access in Iran
May 2, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with a coalition of other organizations, contacted Yahoo! regarding changes that would make access to its services more difficult for
Coming Soon: PAAIA’s 2014 Survey of Iranian Americans
April 25, 2014, Washington, D.C. – In striving to become an accurate source of information about the Iranian American community, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), through George Mason University, has once again
Cyrus Habib Launches Bid for Washington State Senate
April 24, 2014, Seattle, WA – On April 21, 2014, Washington State Representative Cyrus Habib announced his candidacy for the 48th Legislative District in the Washington State Senate. Habib is running to fill the seat
PAAIA Announces New Strategic Direction
April 21, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Saghi Modjtabai info@45.33.40.89 (202) 828-8370 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2014) – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today announced a change in its strategic direction
“The Persian Book of Kings: Vicissitudes of a Foundational Text in Iranian Culture
Friday, April 25, 2014 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. AMED Reading Room, Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress Make sure not to miss this amazing lecture with Dr. Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak of the University of Maryland. The lecture series accompanying
Congressional Round Up
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
Iranian Composer Debuts at No.1 on Billboard’s Traditional Classical Albums Chart
April 18, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Iranian composer Hafez Nazeri’s new album “Rumi Symphony Project: Untold” recently debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Traditional Classical Albums chart. Nazeri’s album is part of the musician’s ongoing
Iranian American Detained in Iran Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
April 16, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Amir Hekmati, an Iranian American and Marine veteran who has been detained in Iran since August 2011, has been given a ten-year prison term on charges of “practical collaboration with
Congressional Round Up
Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community. The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.
California State Assembly Passes Resolution Celebrating Nowruz
April 11, 2014, Sacramento, CA – On March 24, 2014, the California State Assembly joined the Iranian American community in celebrating Nowruz by passing its first resolution commemorating the holiday. Assembly Member Adrin Nazarian (D-Van Nuys)
Sunny Zia Wins Election
Set to become first Iranian American elected to public office in Long Beach, California April 9, 2014, Los Angeles, CA – Sunny Zia claimed victory in last Tuesday’s election to represent District 3 on