NIAC Los Angeles Leadership Council · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 5:36 PM

💌You’re invited to: A Very Cali Yalda!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Join us to celebrate a night of music, poetry, and pomegranates with loved ones. Dear John, We are thrilled to invite you to our last event of the year: A Very Cali Yalda! To round out 2021 on a bright note, we’re partnering with o…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 8:01 PM

One year to go

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This is what we're fighting for Hi John, As one of our dedicated supporters, I want to remind you what the team here at NIAC Action is focused on now that we’re only a year out from the 2022 midterm elections. We believe that every…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 8:00 PM

We just hit a major milestone

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Open to see our progress → Hi there – We just closed out a big month here at NIAC Action. In October we hit some major goals that advance our mission and lift up our community's voice. Here's some of what we have accomplished: NI…

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  NIAC Action HQ · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 7:02 PM

This work takes real investment

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Help us hit our goal John - The NIAC Action team wrapped up an outstanding Q3 and we wanted to reach out to let you know what’s on the docket in Q4: 💉 We’re launching a new campaign to support humanitarian relief and vaccine equit…

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  NIAC Action PAC HQ · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Join Ilhan Omar in supporting Sheila for Mayor of Minneapolis!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We’re $2,530 short of our goal. Can you chip in? John, Did you see our email earlier this month about our latest endorsement? Sheila Nezhad is running to become the Mayor of Minneapolis, and we need your help to get her there! NIA…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Here's looking at you, John!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Applications to join NIAC Action's Board close at midnight on October 16th! Hey John— Just a quick reminder that we're searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals to join NIAC Action's Board of Directors! As one of our mo…

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  Ryan Costello, NIAC Action · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM

BREAKING: Pressure mounts on Biden to support Internet freedom in Iran

NIAC - National Iranian American Council A bipartisan letter was just released urging Biden to remove obstacles to internet access for Iranians Read this on the web > John— Supporting the right of Iranians to communicate freely online, unimpeded by Iranian government …

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 6:31 PM

One of America's biggest cities could have an Iranian-American mayor!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We have the opportunity to elect a bold, new leader for the Midwest. Hi John, We have really exciting news. This November, Minneapolis has the opportunity to make history by electing Iranian American and first-time candidate Sheil…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Real quick question

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Because November 2022 isn't too far off. John - Happy National Voter Registration Day! It's hard to believe that the November 2020 elections were almost a year ago. But as we all know, politics keeps rolling along and it's time to…

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  Shayan Modarres, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Apply to become NIAC Action's next board member!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We’re looking for folks like you! John - We talk a lot about the work we do advocating for issues impacting Iranian Americans. Our work has prevented war, helped result in a historic nuclear deal, ended the Muslim Ban, and a lot m…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 4:02 PM

BREAKING: NIAC Action endorses local race in California!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Shebreh-Kalantari Johnson ran and WON her election to the Santa Cruz City Council last year. Now, she's taking it to the next level. Hi John, You may remember hearing about Shebreh-Kalantari Johnson when she ran for and WON her el…

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  Ladan Manteghi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Coming soon: NIAC Action Board elections!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council In the coming days, we'll be launching our application for the NIAC Action Board of Directors! John, As NIAC Action’s Board Director, I am so honored to be a voice for the Iranian-American community. We have done tremendous work to…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Summer might be over, but August recess came in hot!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Find a chapter near you and be a part of our organizing operation around the country Hi John, We hit the ground running during the August recess, with volunteers from Georgia to Arizona to Colorado working overtime to organize on t…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 9:30 PM

We’re listening to you 👂

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Hundreds of you completed our annual survey and what you shared with us will help NIAC shape its goals John, Thank you for taking our annual survey! Your feedback is helping to shape our priorities for 2021 and beyond. Your voice i…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Your Sanction Stories submissions are in

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Check it out ➡️ John, NIAC reached out to members of our community to share their stories on how the U.S. sanctions on Iran have impacted the lives of loved ones in Iran. Watch here for Kowsar Gowhari’s story of supporting Afghan r…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Here’s how you can support humanitarian relief for Iran

NIAC - National Iranian American Council U.S. sanctions are hurting Iranians Hi John, U.S. sanctions are hurting the Iranian people. Period. With Iran experiencing another wave of COVID-19, President Biden must take steps to end broad sanctions that are crushing ordinary…

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  Shadi Seyed Yousefi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 10:16 PM

What NIAC Action has been up to this month

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We’ve had a busy August, John Hi John, It’s nice to meet you! I’m Shadi Seyed Yosefi, the Congressional Coordinator for NIAC Los Angeles. We’re closing out on August recess, and I couldn’t be more proud of the work we were able to …

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Across the country, Iranian-American candidates are under attack

NIAC - National Iranian American Council And we need your help to fight back. Hi John, A few days ago, we reached out to a group of our top supporters to hear their thoughts on the 2021 California recall election. And John, your responses were thoughtful and informed. We’…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 9:46 PM

It's time to talk Iranian-American civil rights

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We want to hear your voices, your stories, and how U.S. policies and political discourse have impacted our community. John, Here at NIAC, the most important part of our work is devoted to you and our community. Ensuring peace and …

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 4:03 PM

🎥 WATCH: Iranian Americans share their #SanctionStories

NIAC - National Iranian American Council NIAC captured #SanctionStories from members of our community. Open to watch. John, When Trump reneged on the JCPOA in 2018, crushing sanctions snapped back into place — hurting Iranians and their families. We asked Iranian American…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 4:04 PM

We all have a story to tell

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Share your #SanctionsStory with us today. John, A young child not able to access the proper medicine she needs for a chronic condition. A family trying to help an ailing grandmother in a hospital with a shortage of nurses. Refugee…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Did you see this, John?

NIAC - National Iranian American Council NIAC’s 2021 Mid-Year Report Hi John, Just a few days ago, we released our 2021 mid-year report and we wanted to share some highlights. Here are some of the accomplishments we’re proudest of this year: Within hours of his January …

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 10:00 PM

One day left, John 🕒

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make your voice heard! John, There’s just one day left to complete our annual survey, and we’re still missing an important response, John: yours.  Will you take a few moments right now to share what matters most to your and your fa…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 10:15 PM

Tell me what you REALLY think 😉

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Take our survey and you could win a copy of "The Rumi Prescription"! Dear John, We’ve seen so much energy behind our 2021 Membership Survey that we're extending the submission deadline till Friday, August 6th!  TAKE THE SURVEY Bef…

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  Donna Farvard, NIAC Action · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Make your voice heard, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This is the most important thing you’ll click today. Hi John, The most important thing you’ll click today is this link to our annual survey.  Let me tell you why: To be able to advocate for Iranian Americans, we need to have a cons…

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  Jamal Abdi · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 10:15 PM

August recess is coming up, John

We’re coming up on the most important time of the year Hi John, Congress is in recess next week which means we are entering the most consequential time of the year. It’s vital that they hear from us about the issues our community cares about like saving the nuclear deal and passing legisla…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 6:15 PM

What it takes to make an impact

NIAC - National Iranian American Council ➡️ Hi John, Two weeks ago, we reached out to announce our 2021 membership survey. John, it’s really exciting to see so many members of our community reach back out and share their responses: With the human rights situation in Iran…

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  Team NIAC Action · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Have a second to share your thoughts? 💭

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Make sure your voice is counted today! Hi there John,  Last week NIAC Action released its annual membership survey--and we've been blown away by the results! Already, hundreds of NIAC Action members and volunteers have taken the s…

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  Team NIAC Action · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 6:02 PM

We want to hear from you, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We're missing one important response: yours Hi John, Did you see our email a few days ago? We just released our yearly NIAC Action membership survey, and we’re so excited to be receiving so many positive responses from members acro…

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  Team NIAC Action · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM

✏️ Response Needed: Complete our 2021 Membership Survey today!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Your survey answers are key to helping us best serve our community Dear John,  Each year, NIAC Action looks to our members to take a survey to guide our priorities for the year. And as the country's largest grassroots Iranian-Amer…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 9:20 PM

URGENT: Diversity Visa Lottery in jeopardy

NIAC - National Iranian American Council 🚨🚨🚨 Did you see this, John? Recently, more than 24,000 diversity visa lottery winners filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for failing to process and adjudicate their visa applications.  These hold-ups in the Departmen…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

July 6, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Join us on July 13th for a special event with Rep. Maxine Waters!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Congresswoman Maxine Waters is a staunch supporter and ally of the Iranian-American community. Hello John, We are excited to invite you to a special event with Congresswoman Maxine Waters next week on July 13th at 5:30pm PT/8:30pm …

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  Fundraising Update from NIAC · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Fwd: We can’t afford to fall behind, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Did you see Nilofar’s message yesterday, John? Hi John, Did you see Nilofar’s email yesterday? We’re just hours away from the second quarter deadline, but we’re still over $1,250 behind our fundraising goal.  With so much at stake …

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 4:06 PM

We can’t afford to fall behind, John

NIAC - National Iranian American Council 2021 has been a busy year at NIAC John -- before I go on to tell you more about why meeting our second-quarter fundraising goal is critical to the work we do here at NIAC, I have to ask:  We’re just one day away from the end-of-qua…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 7:01 PM

We’ve always been able to count on you, John...

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Just 8 days away from the end of quarter deadline Hi John, 2021 has been a busy year for the NIAC Action team, John.  We worked with allies in the House to pass the NO BAN Act, published our 40/40 List of notable young Iranian Amer…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 7:15 PM

#IranElection2021, advancing internet freedom in Iran, upcoming events, and more!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This week's newsletter covers the latest in the Iranian Elections, a big win in Virginia, and more from us and our NIAC chapters!  Advancing Peace & Diplomacy  #IranElection2021 and the Trajectory of Iran's Domestic and Fore…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Reminder: Join our Open Mic Night tomorrow!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Join us for our #IAPride themed open mic night tomorrow! Dear John --  Don't forget! Our New York chapter will be hosting the next NIAC Open Mic night TOMORROW, June 17th, at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET. And in the spirit of Pride month, we en…

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 4:49 PM

You spoke up and Rep. Lieu heard you

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We met with Rep. Lieu to discuss concerns over his tweet about global vaccine distribution Dear John, On Monday, NIAC Action’s LA Chapter met with Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) to share their disappointment in his recent tweet indica…

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  Team NIAC · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 7:56 PM

Team Melli has a game plan — and so do we

NIAC - National Iranian American Council #TeamMelli Hi John, Today, Team Melli won a critical match against Iraq 2 to 0! This means they advance to the next qualifying round. We have our fingers crossed that Team Melli is on their way to the World Cup next year!  But adv…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM

🎤Join us for our NIAC Open Mic Poetry & Storytelling Night for Pride Month!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council NIAC is hosting its second open mic night! Dear John --  Our first NIAC Open Mic night last month was a big success -- we laughed, we cried... and most importantly, we celebrated our community & culture during these challengin…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Join me this Saturday for a panel discussion on the international peace movement!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Speakers from around the world are coming together to learn from each other Dear John, President Kennedy once said: “Genuine peace must be the product of many nations, the sum of many acts. It must be dynamic, not static, changing …

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 3:50 PM

BREAKING: VA Primary Election results are in!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council The numbers are in for the Virginia Primary Election! John, The results are in. As you know, NIAC Action endorsed Ramin Fatehi for Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney. Here is what happened: The voters of Norfolk County turned out and m…

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  Sina Toossi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 8:20 PM

Join me on June 21st to debrief Iran's presidential election

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Iran's upcoming presidential election will very likely have profound consequences for the country. Dear John, Iran's upcoming presidential election will very likely have profound consequences for the country. Hardline forces have t…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 9:00 PM

⚽ Join us for NIAC’s Team Melli Watch Parties!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Good news -- Team Melli Iran beat Bahrain 3-0 today, and now Iran has only two more must-win matches coming up in order to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Join us for our virtual NIAC Team Melli watch parties! Dear John, Did you s…

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  Myriam Sabbaghi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM

⚽ Join us for NIAC’s Team Melli Watch Parties!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We’ve got great news: football is back Dear John, We’ve got great news: football is back! Team Melli (Iran’s men’s national team) has three must-win matches coming up in order to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Don’t know where to…

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  Mana Mostatabi, NIAC · [email protected]

June 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Celebrating Iranian-American Pride 🏳️‍🌈

We’re working hard this June to amplify LGBTQ+ voices. Will you join in? Donate now to support NIAC’s efforts to spotlight Iranian-American LGBTIQ voices during Pride >> Hi John, In June 2019, NIAC launched our very first Iranian-American Pride campaign, celebrating the diverse voi…

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  NIAC Newsletter · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 9:48 PM

Iran's upcoming elections, #IAPride, Team Melli watch parties, and more!

NIAC - National Iranian American Council This week's newsletter also covers everything the latest on JCPOA talks in Vienna to opportunities to support NIAC Action's newest endorsees!  Advancing Peace & Diplomacy  Iran's Presidential Election Heats up Amidst Vienna …

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  Jamal Abdi, NIAC Action · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 8:23 PM

You won't believe what Ted Lieu just said

NIAC - National Iranian American Council Nationality is not a determination for whether or not you are worthy of a vaccine. John, Today, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) posted a shocking tweet arguing for politicizing global vaccine distribution and putting Iranians at the back of t…

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  Nilofar Ganjaie, NIAC Action · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Updates from the field: Ramin Fatehi election

NIAC - National Iranian American Council We are only one week away from a historic election in Virginia. Hi John, In just one week Virginia voters will decide who to represent them in public office—and NIAC Action endorsee Ramin Fatehi is working hard to reach as many vot…

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  Assal Rad, NIAC · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Join us on May 27th for a book talk with "Perfectly Parvin" author Olivia Abtahi! 📚

NIAC - National Iranian American Council "Abtahi provides a story and characters that reflect the lived experience of our community and reminds us of the simple meaning of being seen and understood." Dear John --  I just wanted to make sure you've RSVPed for our discussi…

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