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!
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Youth Media Workshops

What’s Your Story!?


Dinner Party

Would you like to connect with Iranian people your own age?


Would you like to learn more about Iran?


Want to use fun media technologies to share your stories with Iranians and other communities?


If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes!” or even “hmmm…maybe?” then we invite you to join us for a week-long YOUTH MEDIA WORKSHOP!!


Where? Asian Arts Initiative, in Philadelphia’s Chinatown Neighborhood (12th and Vine Streets)

When? August 3 – 8, 2009; 10 AM – 2 PM

Who? Iranian and Iranian American youth, ages 13 – 17

How? Simple! Fill out this Inquiry Form. And contact me, Aggie, at aeb95@temple.edu for information on how to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!!

A brief tutorial on the Flip camera:


2 Responses to “Youth Media Workshops”

  1. Thomas Woodville said

    Thomas Woodville (age 10) would like to attend this workshop on August 6, 7, and 8. If you have additional questions, please call his mother Faeze Woodville (610) 952-4299. Thank you.

  2. Pardis Bonakdarpour said

    I am interested to attend the media workshop next week.

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