Community Artist Series: Delsie Khadem-Ghaeini
Our second Community Artist Series highlight is Delsie Khadem-Ghaeini–a Persian Classical and Contemporary Dancer based in Denver, Colorado. Take a moment to learn about her work!
Supporting Afghan Refugees
There are a number of incredible organizations that are currently working to assist Afghan refugees as they resettle in the United States. Our community can best help during this time by providing the assistance and resources these organizations need to continue doing their work, whether it is through volunteering our time or by donating. Check out our non-comprehensive list of organizations to support.
#SanctionsStory: The Human Impact of Sanctions on Iran
Many Iranian Americans worry daily about the wellbeing of their loved ones back in Iran, who are struggling to feed their families, combat COVID, and get live-saving medication. A return to the JCPOA would knock out some of the worst sanctions and ease this humanitarian crisis. To illustrate the human cost of sanctions, we asked Iranian Americans to share their #SanctionsStory about the impacts on their loved ones abroad. Listen to what they have to say then take action and urge Congress to immediately provide sanctions relief to Iran.
NIAC Statement on Rep. Ted Lieu Apology
On Monday, June 14, 2021, NIAC Action’s Los Angeles Chapter met with Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) to share their disappointment in his recent tweet indicating that Iran should be deprioritized on vaccine distribution. Our members shared their stories of the suffering that their loved ones have experienced amid the pandemic in Iran, and their hope that Rep. Lieu would […]
Join Our Team Melli Watch Parties!
The Iranian National Team has their final match coming up for qualification to the World Cup in 2022 in Qatar. Our local NIAC Chapters will be hosting a Team Melli watch party and streaming the game live! So please join us for Zoom watch parties to support Team Melli during their upcoming matches. You can […]
Olivia Abtahi’s Perfectly Parvin
In her debut novel, Perfectly Parvin, author Olivia Abtahi tells the story of 14-year-old Parvin Mohammadi, a second-generation Iranian American who navigates the trials of adolescence with the added complexity of growing up with different cultures. Growing up in the U.S. with an Iranian father and an Argentine mother, Abtahi herself is a reflection of the increasingly diverse Iranian diaspora. A filmmaker and writer, Abtahi weaves together a story that is not only fun to read, but is also a moving coming of age story fit for our times.
NIAC Urges Reconsideration of Turing Award to Professor with History of Anti-Iranian Xenophobia
NIAC is deeply disappointed to learn this prestigious award has gone to someone with a public record of xenophobic comments against Iranians and who has openly bragged that he would abuse the power of his position to discriminate against Iranian students. We have heard from many Iranian Americans in tech who are appalled that ACM would convey this honor and provide this platform to someone who has so blatantly sought to demonize our community and heritage.
NIAC’s Norooz 1400 Series: Welcoming the Light of the New Century
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, the NIAC Los Angeles chapter welcomed Norooz, the first day of the Persian New Year with Part III of NIAC’s Norooz 1400 series with a memorable and vibrant celebration Norooz 1400: Welcoming the Light of the New Century.
NIAC’s Norooz 1400 Series: Persian Cooking with Chef Hoss Zaré
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, the NIAC San Francisco Bay Area Chapter hosted a Persian cooking event with renowned Chef Hoss Zaré as Part II of NIAC’s Norooz 1400 series, celebrating the Persian New Year that is celebrated by our community here in the United States and around the world.
NIACast Episode #14 – Professor John Ghazvinian’s New Book, “America and Iran: A History 1720 to the Present”
Assal, Sina, and Mana sat down with Professor John Ghazvinian, director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Middle East Center, to discuss his new book: America and Iran: A History 1720 to the Present. Ghazvinian’s study presents a history that is often overlooked, which goes beyond the historical grievances of the U.S. and Iran.
“Beholding Beauty”: Exploring Desire, Sexuality, and Spirituality Through Sa’di Shirazi
On Saturday, March 6, NIAC Action was thrilled to launch our first Norooz 1400 event “Beholding Beauty: Exploring Desire, Sexuality, and Spirituality Through Sa’di Shirazi” co-hosted by the NIAC Chicago, New York, and San Francisco chapters.
COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall (in Persian)
On Sunday, February 28, 2021, NIAC Los Angeles hosted a COVID Vaccine Town Hall in Persian, open to members across the country. The purpose of this town hall was to provide accurate and up-to-date information in Farsi about the COVID vaccine.
We enjoyed an engaging discussion between esteemed panelists Dr. Farin Kamangar and Dr. Javad Aman, moderated by Dr. Kamran Tabaddor. This town hall shared important information regarding the latest research, common myths, and possible side effects of the COVID vaccine. Our panelists also answered questions from the audience about the different types of vaccines, the effect of the vaccines on people with pre-existing conditions, and the benefits of receiving the COVID vaccine.