NIAC Submits Public Comment on Proposed Implementation Plan for the MENA Category in the U.S. Census
In March 2024, the U.S. Census officially adopted a Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Category for inclusion in the 2030 Census, with an Iranian subcategory as well. While securing this category after decades of advocacy and research is indeed a significant win, ensuring full and proper implementation of the category is the most urgent […]
Public Comment on the Office of Management and Budget’s Proposed Addition of a MENA Category to the 2030 U.S. Census
After decades of lobbying on the issue, the Office of Management and Budget has officially proposed a significant change to the 2030 U.S. Census with the creation of an individual MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) category.
The Iranians Count Census Coalition Releases the Special Tabulation Results from the 2010 U.S. Census
The Iranians Count 2010 Census Coalition (“ICCC”) has received results from special tabulation report on the number of individuals who identified themselves as Iranian, Iranian American, Persian, or Persian American in the 2010 Census.
Iranian-American Organizations Host Leadership Summit
Some of the most active Iranian-American organizations recently met to identify the Iranian-American community’s most pressing needs and to coordinate to ensure fluid communication, while recognizing each other’s independence and individual viewpoints.
Iranian American Organizations Unite to Form Iranian American 2010 Census Project Coalition
Mindful of events in Iran following the June 12th presidential election, your voice as an Iranian American will matter even more. Decision makers and Americans nationwide are looking to our community for advice and direction.
NIAC Partnering with U.S. Dept. of Commerce for 2010 Census
As the largest grassroots Iranian-American organization with a presence in all 50 states, NIAC is partnering with the United States Department of Commerce to increase awareness within our community about the 2010 Census.
LA Times: LA’s Iranians Welcome Persian New Year – and Obama’s Overture to their Homeland
Los Angeles, CA – Along Westwood Boulevard south of Wilshire Boulevard – a.k.a. “Tehrangeles” – Iranian merchants on Friday had reason beyond the Persian New Year’s holiday to shout out cheerful greetings to friends and customers.
The Iranian American vote
I have often been asked, “There are so many Iranian Americans in California, how come the Presidential candidates are not asking for our votes?” This is a good place to start our discussions about the Iranian-American voter and our potential impact on electoral politics. There are so many factors that help determine the relative impact […]