A New Year’s Message from Democracy-Aspiring Iranians to the Iranian-American Community
In this three minute video, some of brave activists for democracy in Iran send a grim New Year’s greeting to the Iranian-American community. But all of America deserves to hear their message, because we cannot plead ignorance.
PBS Documentary Spotlights Iranian-American Community
The PBS documentary “The Iranian Americans” aired last night. For many Americans, this will be their first introduction to our community. Here, perhaps for the first time on national TV, our own community explains to America who we are.
New Study Outlines Impact of Broad Sanctions on Iranian Americans
ALC released a study today documenting the negative consequences of sanctions on Iranian Americans as part of a collaborative effort with IABA, PAAIA, and NIAC.
NIAC Congratulates Cyrus Habib on Historic Success
Cyrus Habib made history this past Tuesday when he became the first Iranian American to be elected into state legislature. In talking about his
experience while running for office, Habib has encouraged and expressed his support for other Iranian Americans to engage in active
civic involvement.
Iran Fact Check: Top 5 Myths
Iran and its nuclear program will undoubtedly feature prominently in tonight’s presidential debate on foreign policy. However, pervasive myths, distortions, and oversimplifications continue to distort the debate on Iran.
What Iranian Americans Can Learn From Other Communities
The former head of AIPAC, the current head of Arab American Institute, and the spokesman for the Armenian National Committee of America shared with NIAC conference attendees some lessons learned by other top ethnic organizations.
The Truth. The Whole Truth. And, Nothing but the Truth.
As the Director of Community Outreach at NIAC, I have the pleasure of regularly meeting and speaking with Iranian Americans from across the country. These conversations leave me proud of our culture and appreciative of our diversity. However, these interactions have also shed some light on one issue I find particularly painful, which is the fact that our community often falls prey to the rumor mill and conspiracy theories.
NIAC Condemns Arrests of Aid Workers in Iran
NIAC calls on the Iranian government to release those who have been detained, halt any further such arrests, and to stop impeding relief efforts.
NIAC & WAC Initiate Call with White House on Disaster Relief
NIAC welcomes the White House’s decision to hold a conference call with the Iranian American community about how they can provide disaster relief to the Iranian people.
Cyrus Habib Wins Primary, Would be First Iranian American Elected to State Legislature
A three time cancer survivor who went blind at the age of eight, Habib has been an inspiration for many Iranian Americans as he now prepares to make history.
Iranian Americans, Take a Lesson
This is a question of commitment and priority. There is more talking than walking in the Iranian American community. The community has not yet fully adjusted its priorities to the challenges of being a second-generation immigrant community. Jewish community life and the priorities of their community should constitute a source of inspiration and guidance for this adjustment.
White House Hosts Iranian-American Community Leaders for Roundtable Discussion
In a demonstration of the Obama Administration’s eagerness to build and sustain relations with the Iranian-American community, top officials yesterday hosted the first ever Iranian-American Community Leader’s Roundtable at the White House.