As tensions between protesters and the government continue in Iran, Iranian American groups in Orange County, California, have come together to amplify the voice of the people in their motherland through various means—from holding rallies and art exhibits, to pushing city officials to pass resolutions condemning the Iranian regime.
The uprising began after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16, who died after three days in Iranian police custody. She was allegedly detained by the so-called Islamic “morality police” in Tehran for showing a few strands of her hair, a dress code violation in the country.
Rally and Art Exhibit in Newport Beach
A couple of thousand people Nov. 20 attended a protest at the Newport Beach Civic Center, accompanied by an art exhibit and Iranian live music….