Gaining Ground

Discovering the New Iranian American

As young Iranian Americans, we will be the ones responsible for propagating Iranian culture in the United States. Who are we in this new generation, what will we preserve, and what might we leave behind?

"Gaining Ground" is an attempt to answer these questions. A space in which we - and YOU - will join to share our discoveries of what it means to be Iranian in the United States today, what it means to be Iranian in general, and how we can promote our newfound identities in our adopted homes. Please read "About 'Gaining Ground'" for more information!

Links
- Asian Arts Initiative Located in Philadelphia’s Chinatown Neighborhood, the non-profit organization, Asian Arts Initiative, fights hard to build community and promote art among Asian Americans and persons of color.
- Bia 2 Eclectic site for music and entertainment, serving the Iranian diaspora.
- Camp Ayandeh/Iranian Alliances Across Borders Camp Ayandeh is a youth leadership camp for Iranian American high schoolers held annually throughout the nation. Admirable community building initiative.
- Iranian.Com Updates about Iranian current events and happenings.
- The Flip Camera Site for learning about and ordering the handy new Flip Camera!
Watch videos at Vodpod and other videos from this collection.

This is so cool!

Posted by Aggie on August 5, 2009

This video is so cool! And is a great example of the aesthetic I want in our doc – kind of classic, kind of “Amelie”esque, hearkening to traditional Persian aesthetics but also bringing in this whole indie feel with rich colors and cartoon-esque characterizations. Something like Wes Anderson meets the Daughter of Lor…

Let’s make it happen Sara Zia and Niknaz

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