Department of Homeland Security Announces New Security Measures to be Implemented for Air Travel by PAAIA Legislative Office April 8, 2010, Washington, D.C. – On April 2, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced

“Jersey Shore” Targets Iranians: Reaction and Concern – Continue Should Iranian Americans Be Seen and Heard? The Ongoing Struggle of Image within our Community By PAAIA Editorial Staff Let’s be honest, while the Iranian American

Spread the Word! Amir Ladan Runs for County Judge in Florida. News and Q&A April 19, 2010, Florida – A former Assistant State Attorney, husband, father, and dedicated member of his community, Amir Ladan is

Iranian-Americans for Earth Day Parto Piran-Moradi & Mani Farhadi PAAIA Bay Area/Kermanshah Chapter April 21, 2010, Campbell, CA – Whether you are a zealous environmentalist or deny global warming altogether, you have to be a

April 23, 2010, Washington, D.C. – With the primaries right around the corner on June 8th, the race for L.A. Superior Court Judge is heating up. Of the eight candidates looking to replace current Judge

Mark Your Calendar! Photo Xbt on Iranian Americans in LA, Fowler Museum, UCLA. Opens June 6 Email from Stacey Ravel Abarbanel Director of Marketing and Communications Fowler Museum at UCLA From October 2009 through January

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.