November 12th - Iranian American 2010 Census Coalition Mobilizes |
PAAIA: Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans
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Iranian American 2010 Census Coalition Mobilizes
The 2010 United States Census (the “Census”)
provides the Iranian community in the United States the opportunity to
stand up and be counted.
Mandated by the United States Constitution, the Census is an official
count of everyone residing in the United States that occurs every 10
years and includes people of all ages, races, and ethnic groups
regardless of citizenship status. The Census is used as a benchmark
for businesses, professional organizations, and government officials in
determining how social services are allocated, the influence of a
minority community, and funding for critical community programs.
According to the 2000 Census, only 338,000 individuals were classified
as Iranian Americans while the actual number is believed to be at least
two or three times larger.
Click here to read more
Farshid Amin Sings National Anthem at NBA Game as part of "Iran
Heritage Night"
November 11, 2009, Washington, D.C. - On November 4, 2009, Iranian
American composer and singer Farshid Amin sang the American National
Anthem at the Oracle Arena for the Grizzlies-Warriors game. This marks
the first time an Iranian American has been invited by the NBA to sing
the National Anthem. His emotional performance was arranged by
Grizzlies center Hamed Haddadi as part of the Iran Heritage Night.
Click here to read more and watch the video of Farshid Amin singing the
National Anthem
Dr. Tofy Mussivand: Inventor of the Artificial Cardiac Pump
November 12, 2009, Washington, D.C. - Iranian born Tofy Mussivand is a
physicist, engineer and cardiologist, best known for the invention of
the Artificial Cardiac Pump which temporarily takes over the functions
of breathing and pumping blood for a patient during heart surgery. His
medical breakthroughs and inventions have put Canada on the forefront
of scientific developments in the fields of medical devices, artificial
hearts and remote power transfer.
Click here to read more
The Second Annual Farhang Foundation 2010 Short Film Festival
November 12, 2009, Washington, D.C. - The Farhang Foundation and
SoCiArts recently announced the 2nd Annual Farhang Foundation Short
Film Festival. This year, filmmakers are invited to create a music
video of any genre or style, visualizing an aspect of Iranian arts,
history, culture or lifestyle that inspire and spark the audience's
interest in learning more about Iranian art, history and culture. The
deadline for submission will be February 1, 2010. The First Prize
winner will receive $10,000.
Click here to learn more about the 2010 Short Film Festival
Click here to learn more about Farhang Foundation
PAAIA seeking a qualified U.S. citizen for the position of Executive
Director
PAAIA is a non-partisan, nonsectarian national organization focused on
creating a networked, cohesive IA community and projecting an accurate
image that underscores the vibrancy, accomplishments, and contributions
of Iranian Americans to life in American. PAAIA also seeks to build an
influential community voice by promoting the participation of IAs in
all spheres of American political life, including supporting their
election or appointment as public officials.
Click here to read the job description.
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Alan Khazei Should Get Ted Kennedy's Seat
Iranian American scholar Lotfi Zadeh Wins 2009 Benjamin Franklin Medal
Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo Wins a Primetime Emmy Award
Hamed Haddadi Holds First Basketball Camp for Iranian Americans
Shirin Neshat Wins Silver Lion Award at Venice Film Festival
Persianesque Magazine Covers PAAIA’s Amicus in Iranian
Discrimination Case
August, 2009
The Jewish Times of Baltimore Covers PAAIA’s Amicus in
Iranian Discrimination Case
August, 2009
Shofar Interview's PAAIA Board Member Sharon Nazarian-Baradaran
July, 2009
Iranian Americans Hope for a Greater Voice in U.S.
July 21, 2009
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