Jimmy Delshad

Vice Mayor, City of Beverly Hills

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Vice Mayor of Beverly Hills, a former mayor of the city -- and the first of Persian descent of any American city, he will become mayor again in 2010; Jewish Iranian

Jimmy Delshad on KCRW

All during this week of massive protests in Iran, there has been support from expatriates and other sympathizers here in the US.  Americans of Iranian heritage are concentrated in…

Persian-Americans React to Rising Tensions in Iran

All during this week of massive protests in Iran, there has been support from expatriates and other sympathizers here in the US.  Americans of Iranian heritage are concentrated in…

from To the Point

Another day, another mass protest on the streets of Tehran, this time with many people wearing black to signify mourning for those killed since last Friday's elections.

Iranian Ex-Pats React to the Turmoil in Iran

Another day, another mass protest on the streets of Tehran, this time with many people wearing black to signify mourning for those killed since last Friday's elections.

from Which Way, L.A.?

Since the fall of the Shah in 1979, many Iranians have come to America.

A New Iranian Year and Mayor in Beverly Hills

Since the fall of the Shah in 1979, many Iranians have come to America.

from Which Way, L.A.?

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