Pink Floyd’s anthem “Another Brick in the Wall” has become a hit for Iran’s resistance movement. Art review by Peter Hutchison, Los Angeles Times  “The 1979 song, which was released in the same year as

PAAIA Members receive a 10% discount.  The highly acclaimed Iranian musical phenomenon Homay and the Mastan Ensemble return for the third consecutive year.  For more details please see press release. When:August 15, 2010 at 7 p.m.

By The Orange County Friends of Mark Ameli On July 21, 2010, the Orange County Friends of Mark Ameli held a successful fundraiser, which follows his tremendous win in the primary election of June 8,

By Jeff Baron, America.gov  July 29, 2010, Washington, D.C. — Persian is a hot subject on U.S. college campuses, with students registering for courses in the language in unprecedented numbers. Surveys of colleges and universities by

By Erich Ferrari July 29, 2010, Washington, D.C. -The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA or “the Act”) was passed by Congress on June 24, 2010, with a vote of 99-0 in

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 by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office in Chicago, Illinois .  Maria Pappas, Cook

By Negin Mirmirani, PAAIA Reporter Since 2006, Mahmood Hamidi has been combining his computer skills with his passion for photography to capture stunning 360-degree panoramic images of some of the most beautiful places in the

October 22, 2009, Washington, D.C. – Last night PAAIA members and friends hosted a happy hour reception with special guest Amir Omar (Council Member-Richardson, Texas) at Lima Restaurant and Lounge.   Omar currently serves as Council

By Genesis Ingersoll, Associate Director This year’s application deadline for the English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Program has just been extended to August 13, 2010. EHLS is an adult scholarship and professional development opportunity

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 of a sense of Iranian American identity, even as it threatens to explode

By Dean Dastvar                                “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”  – Margaret Mead  July 21, 2010, Washington, D.C. –

Urge Congress to support the DREAM Act By PAAIA Government Affairs Office July 21, 2010, Washington D.C. –  Last year, PAAIA highlighted the story of Mohammad Abdollahi who came to the United States from Iran

July 22, 2010, Washington D.C. –  Earlier this month, fifteen PAAIA members met in Washington, DC, to form the ninth PAAIA Chapter. PAAIA welcomes the addition of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter to its roster of

New Member Benefits!  Empowering the Iranian American Community Dear PAAIA Members, April 1, 2010 – We are very pleased to announce the launch of the PAAIA Mentorship Program as a benefit to our members and

Don’t Miss the Deadline – Apply for the PAAIA Mentorship Program Today! Are you wondering what career path to follow, or whether to change your career? Do you need advice on how to better manage