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

We are extremely happy to report that Rudi Bakhtiar, Director of Communications at the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran (Wash,DC), Nita Farahany, JD, PhD, Presidential Commission on the Study of Bioethical Issues (Vanderbilt

Source: Philanthropy News Digest Now in its thirteenth year, the McKnight Distinguished Artist program recognizes individual Minnesota artists who have made significant contributions to the quality of the state’s cultural life and includes a $50,000

October 30, 2009 – The world media has been closely following the events unfolding in Iran following the disputed presidential election held on June 12th. Furthermore, much domestic and international attention has recently been focused

  NINE OF OUR COMMUNITY’S FINEST HEADLINE PASSING THE TORCH IN NEW YORK FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2010, New York, NY – PAAIA has built significant momentum for its signature event “Passing the Torch

By PAAIA Government Affairs Office July 13, 2010, Washington D.C. – PAAIA and its connected PAC, the Iranian American Political Action Committee, recently had the opportunity to speak with Shahram Hadian (R) and discuss his

July 12, 2010, Washington, D.C. – IABA released a report on the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 last week.  The legislation, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress on June 24th and

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