9-year old Yara Shahidi will make her theatrical debut June 12, 2009, starring opposite Eddie Murphy, in Paramount Picture’s “Imagine THAT”. Her talent can be seen in her portrayal as M MORE >>

Due to the respect for the founder of Kungfu To’a, no one else uses this sash; this sash can only be worn by Ebrahim Mirzai himself.  The other six faculties include the followi MORE >>

Abbas Milani, Karim Sadjadpour, Ambassador Nicholas Burns,David Ignatius debate on the recent events following the Iranian Election Fraud at the Carnegie Endowment P MORE >>

Shahab Tolouie's album Tango Perso is the first ever recording of his original musical style, dubbed “Ethno-flamenco” or “Persian/Flamenco Fusion.”  The CD's name speaks f MORE >>

On June 24th, 2009, Andy and Bon Jovi sent a message to all Iranians in Iran.  I think we all feel the same.  Here's to the protesters.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RASKa MORE >>

To All Humanity:My freedom is yours.You won't be free unless you help me to get my freedom. Don't remain silent while in the dark of night you hear screams of mothers for the li MORE >>

This email came to me via Haleh Anvari – I decided to translate the interview: Wednesday June 24th  - A Chat with one of the Plain-clothed club-wielders “We get 200 dollars a day MORE >>

Mr. Mostafa Rahmani Director – Interest section of Persia 2209 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Washington DC, 20007   Dear Mr. Rahmani; I am in receipt of your greeting card for the comme MORE >>

I shot this image during an accidental encounter with a Middle East rally while visiting London in the summer of 2008. The man holding the sign was the only symbol of peace amidst th MORE >>

Iranians in Iran are fighting for basic rights.  The world needs to show its support for their cause and let everyone know, we believe in a free Iran. Iranians are fighting fo MORE >>

If you can no longer stand what is going on in Iran, here is a list of helpful things YOU can do to make a difference:1) SPREAD THE WORD - Keep the videos, images, articles and discussi MORE >>

What looked like a very peaceful and silent protest the day after the Iranian elections in Tehran turned into violent beatings and turmoil. In these pictures you see how peaceful everyb MORE >>

If only we could turn back the clock and go back to that faithful night when everyone was so happy and hopeful. Here are some photos of young and old Iranians on the streets of Tehran, MORE >>

Women Without Men at LACMA on June 15. Neshat thanked the audience and made it clear that she was emotional and glad to be among Iranians during this time of turmoil in Iran. "My coun MORE >>

Turquoise Mountain is delighted to present East-West Divan: Contemporary Art from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan during the Biennale di Venezia 2009.The exhibition will present recent w MORE >>

Recently I had a chance to interview Dr. Hossein Eslambolchi, the formidable Iranian-American engineer, inventor and authority in the telecoms industry. As CIO/CTO of AT&T and an ac MORE >>

Among many various types of cuisines found around the world, the Persian Cuisines in general and a special kind of Rice and Kebab (in Persian: Chelow Kebab) in particular are probably t MORE >>

Leila Taghinia-Milani Heller welcomed Her Majesty Empress Farah Pahlavi, and many others from America and around the world for a cocktail reception and book signing in celebration of th MORE >>

Years ago, when a close friend of mine-an Iranian-Australian now turned American academician, shared his story of having run for the Australian Parliament- to only lose the Seat to a MORE >>

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. (April  30 , 2009) – In an effort to better understand the perplexing nation whose government so exasperates America, and to showcase the contributions of Irani MORE >>