Articles
The Transition to Sustainable Growth – Sharing Thoughts on Economic Outlook with Fellow Iranian-Americans
The Transition to Sustainable Growth – Sharing Thoughts on Economic Outlook with Fellow Iranian-Americans By Roozbeh Aliabadi March 17, 2010, Pittsburgh, PA – The recession of 2008 has not yet been relegated to a page
Pride and Heritage: A Message from Mani Farhadi
Pride and Heritage: A Message from Mani Farhadi Doostan, I was inspired by Nahal Iravani-Sani’s article to write about our new tradition this year. Similarly, as she described, every year since Kindergarten I would
Thank you Pittsburgh! A message from Roozbeh Aliabadi
Thank you Pittsburgh! A message from Roozbeh Aliabadi Dear All: Congratulations to all Iranian-Americans in the greater Pittsburgh Region. On March 9th, 2010, Pittsburgh City Council presented the Nowruz Proclamation in honor of the Persian
Persian Culture Showcased at Chicago Children’s Museum
Persian Culture Showcased at Chicago Children’s Museum by Neda Nabavi In honor of Nowruz, since March of 2006, the Chicago Children’s Museum has included the Persian culture as a part of its Passport to the
PAAIA NexGen + Shabeh Jomeh + NYU Persian Cultural Society = Nowruz Celebrations That Don’t Get Any Better!You Are Invited!
PAAIA NexGen + Shabeh Jomeh + NYU Persian Cultural Society = Nowruz Celebrations That Don’t Get Any Better!You Are Invited! By Shaheen Ensanyat, PAAIA NexGen NY In collaboration with Shabeh Jomeh and NYU Persian Cultural Society,
PAAIA NexGen Member Writes Nowruz Speech for Congressman Honda
PAAIA NexGen Member Writes Nowruz Speech for Congressman Honda March 22, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Last Monday when Congressman Michael Honda made a statement on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding the Nowruz
Heath Care and Market Impacts
Heath Care and Market Impacts By Roozbeh Aliabadi On Tuesday March 23, President Barack Obama signed into law a major change to the U.S. health-care policy that will impact every American and affect one-sixth of
Iranian American Swoops March Madness and Makes the Cover of Sports Illustrated
Iranian American Swoops March Madness and Makes the Cover of Sports Illustrated Sarah Barbod, PAAIA Orange County Chapter Intern Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – Just announced this morning, Ali Farokhmanesh, a senior at the University
Chicago’s First Nowruz Parade- “The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”
Chicago’s First Nowruz Parade- “The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” By Neda Nabavi, PAAIA Chapter Leader, Chicago The First Nowruz “Festival of Life” Parade in Chicago went from the Federal Plaza to the State Plaza.
Lost in Transliteration: Nowruz/Norouz/Norooz/No-Ruz/ Nauruz?
Lost in Transliteration: Nowruz/Norouz/Norooz/No-Ruz/ Nauruz? By Mahasti Afshar The correct spelling of the Persian word Nowruz/Noruz/Norooz, lit. “New Day,” is an old debate that resurfaced when the United Nations named March 21, the “International Day
Q&A with Davar Iran Ardalan – The Civic Journalist
Q&A with Davar Iran Ardalan – The Civic Journalist By Pirouz Maghsoudnia April 2, 2010, San Jose, CA – Many of us choose to shorten our name or have nicknames for a variety of reasons.
2010 Census is not over yet!
2010 Census is not over yet! Source: U.S. Census Bureau Representative The count will continue until July 2010 when it will end. Those who have not responded, still have a chance to fill out a
Beneath the Veil
Beneath the Veil Sunday, April 25, 2010, 7:30PM Alice Tully Hall Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts International award winning actress and human rights activist, Mary Apick, presents her scathing, deeply moving, Critic’s Choice play,
Having A Problem With A Federal Agency? Your Member of Congress Is Here To Help!
Having A Problem With A Federal Agency? Your Member of Congress Is Here To Help! By PAAIA Legislative Office April 8, 2010, Washington, D.C. – How many times have you found yourself frustrated due to
Hypernova Thanks PAAIA!
Hypernova Thanks PAAIA! By PAAIA Editorial Staff April 8, 2010, Washington, D.C. – The NYC based band Hypernova has been continually playing sold-out shows in the lead up to this week’s release of their first