Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari Hosts 3rd Annual Nowruz: A Global Night Market on March 16 | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/3043 | | City Council District 7 | 3/11/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3043/Newsroom_Council_News_07.jpg | | Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari Hosts 3rd Annual Nowruz: A Global Night Market on March 16 | <div class="ExternalClass61FCCB46C1F34F668A3144D9821A7FF2"><html>
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<strong>Phoenix, AZ – </strong>Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Arizona State University (ASU), Arizona Persian Cultural Center (AZPCC), and over thirty community partners are proud to host the 3rd Annual Nowruz at Civic Space Park on March 16, 2024. This event will feature a multicultural night market and resource fair spotlighting Phoenix’s refugee and immigrant communities.<br style=""></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">“As we welcome spring and the Persian New Year in Phoenix, I’m so proud to have grown Nowruz into a celebratory and inclusive community event where thousands can learn about our rich history, diverse communities and continue to build a more connected city,” said Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari. “From supporting new entrepreneurs to relishing in delicious cuisine and dance, I hope you join us in setting thoughtful intentions for a prosperous and peaceful year to come,” she added.<br style=""></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><br></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Nowruz is celebrated in countries with significant Persian cultural influence, which includes Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkey, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.<br style=""></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Every year, Nowruz attracts thousands of attendees to Downtown Phoenix for a one-of-a-kind festival featuring cuisine, handmade crafts, interactive arts, and performances. To ensure we continue to grow this event as an inclusive and thoughtful community celebration, we will transform this year’s layout into a night market to respect many Phoenicians who may also be observing Ramadan.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">This year, we aim to continue building community beyond borders. Attendees can purchase traditional foods and handmade goods from local restaurants and artists representing the Persian and Middle Eastern communities. Those vendors include Afghan Clothing and Jewelry, Al Zhoubani Sweets, Fine Arts by Nada, Habbouz Tunisian Cuisine, Hummus Express, Jamila Kitchen, Khatoon, Rabah’s Henna, Rodian Syrian Kitchen, Rozi Market, and Tzikii Food Truck.<br style=""></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Local non-profit organizations and government agencies will be available to share resources and services, particularly those tailored to Phoenix’s immigrant and refugee communities. The nonprofits include the Afghan Student Association at ASU, Arizona Persian Yellow Pages, Arizona Refugee Center, Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Services, Rafi Law Group, and Right Home Care.</span></div>
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<strong style="">What’s new: </strong>Nowruz will feature a special, exclusive performance from Grammy-award-winning Iranian composer, musician, and member of Opium Moon, Hamid Saeidi, and a 4-member band. In 2019, Saeidi and his band won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for their eponymously named “Opium Moon.”</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">A huge thank you to our community sponsors, Rafi Law Group, APS, SRP, the Phoenix Aviation Department, and many more who made this event possible.</span></div>
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<strong style="">Who</strong>: Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari, International Rescue Committee, Arizona State University, Arizona Persian Cultural Center, and Downtown Phoenix Inc.</span></li>
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<strong style="">Where:</strong> Civic Space Park </span></li>
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<strong style="">When:</strong> Saturday, March 16th, 4:00 – 8:00 pm </span></li>
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<strong style="">Media Contact: </strong>Maria Lopez, Councilwoman Ansari’s chief of staff, (623)703-6830</span></li>
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Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari Participates in Annual Point in Time Count | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/2988 | | City Council District 7 | 1/22/2024 11:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2988/Newsroom_Council_News_07.jpg | | Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari Participates in Annual Point in Time Count | <div class="ExternalClass78753C56A316463E95536556721FD5B6"><html>
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<strong>Phoenix, AZ – </strong>The Point in Time Homelessness Street Count is a manual count of those experiencing homelessness over one night in January. Often referred to as the PIT Count, this national count takes place on the third Tuesday of the month, with some exceptions. </span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“As the representative for some of the largest shelters in Phoenix and the area formerly known as ‘The Zone,’ I’ll be out talking to unsheltered individuals to better understand the current challenges to attaining safer shelter,” said Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari. “From our new Safe Outdoor Space to investing in behavioral health team engagements at our parks and intersections, I’m hoping today’s interactions can better inform future policy and help us make data-driven decisions to address our homelessness crisis,” she added.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">The Point in Time Homelessness Street Count will be conducted on <strong>Tuesday, January 23, at 6 a.m.</strong> in communities across the Valley. Hundreds of volunteers will scan alleys, parks, riverbeds, building doorways, and other areas in an effort to get an accurate count of the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. </span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">In 2023, the count found <strong>9,642 people experiencing homelessness</strong> in Maricopa County on a single night. These numbers represented a two-year increase of <strong>7 percent in overall homelessness</strong> in the region. That is 4,908 people living unsheltered and 4,734 in shelters. </span>
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Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari’s Statement on Delivering a Prevailing Wage Ordinance | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/2973 | | City Council District 7 | 1/9/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2973/Newsroom_Council_Statement_07.jpg | | Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari’s Statement on Delivering a Prevailing Wage Ordinance | <div class="ExternalClass04F8E39F64AF474D85ACDF09D8C63C63"><html>
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<strong>January 9, 2024 —</strong> “This is a great, great day for workers in Phoenix – workers who deserve dignified wages and benefits during a time of exponential growth for the fifth largest and fastest-growing city in the country. By passing this ordinance today, we bring that reality to more Phoenicians, even those not represented by a labor union.</span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">It also signals that Phoenix stands by its workers, especially when housing costs and everyday needs are more expensive than they were before – it's beyond time that we guarantee wages that keep up with those trends.</span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;">We want every Phoenician to be able to live comfortably in our city and grow their families here. Our city, which has benefitted immensely from infrastructure investments like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS Act, needs to ensure we work to keep these dollars in our local economy and expand good labor practices into our own projects.</span>
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong> Maria Lopez, Councilwoman Ansari's Chief of Staff, maria.lopez@phoenix.gov, (623)703-6830</span>
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Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari Hosts the Desert West Holiday Fest Celebration | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/2954 | | City Council District 7 | 12/21/2023 2:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2954/Newsroom_Council_News_07.jpg | | Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari Hosts the Desert West Holiday Fest Celebration | <div class="ExternalClass58EC98C859FB4F02957EBE8CDD552E16"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari invites the community to the Desert West Holiday Fest this Friday, Dec. 22 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Desert West Community Center. This free and family-friendly event will feature a special movie screening, winter resources, free popcorn and hot cocoa, as well as holiday photos and raffles. Be sure to get there early as the first 50 guests will receive a free blanket or commemorative mug. We will also have a surprise visit from Santa Claus and The Grinch!</p><p>“The holidays can be a tough time for many Phoenix residents. I want to ensure District 7 residents have access to various city and nonprofit resources, from utility assistance to free programming at our libraries and parks," said Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari. “The holidays should be a special and relaxing time - my hope is that this event brings merriment and holiday cheer to so many deserving Phoenix families," she added.</p><p>Bring your PJs, friends and loved ones, and get ready to ring in the holidays with your District 7 neighbors! This event was made possible thanks to generous support from Desert Sky Mall, United Phoenix Firefighters Charities, Redeem Neighborhoods and Cowtown SKATE Nonprofit.</p><p><strong>Event Details:</strong><br></p><ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> Friday, December 22nd </li><li><strong>Time:</strong> 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Desert West Community Center (6501 W. Virginia Ave. Phoenix Arizona, 85035)<br></li><li><strong>RSVP Link:</strong> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desert-west-holiday-fest-a-movie-night-tickets-773936925177" target="_blank">Click here</a><br></li><li><strong>Media Contact:</strong> Maria Lopez, Vice Mayor Ansari's Chief of Staff, <span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><a href="mailto:maria.lopez@phoenix.gov" target="_blank">maria.lopez@phoenix.gov</a><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span>, (623)703-6830 <br></li></ul><p></p>
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Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari, Mercy Care Present the 3rd Pride on the Block on November 18 | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/2917 | | City Council District 7 | 11/8/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2917/Newsroom_Council_News_07.jpg | | Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari, Mercy Care Present the 3rd Pride on the Block on November 18 | <div class="ExternalClassB31BA0003477452ABE6F8ACDA22DE93A"><html>
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<strong>Phoenix, AZ –</strong> With the support of local businesses and nonprofits, Vice Mayor Ansari and Mercy Care are excited to host another Pride on the Block, a must-attend event for anyone who wants to embrace their true selves and support the LGBTQ+ community. This year, we will specifically focus on uplifting our trans community during National Transgender Awareness Week. This event will include:</p>
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<p>"Our local events are most successful when we collaborate with local leaders, retail, restaurants, and more. I'm grateful that so many community partners are stepping up to support this year's Pride on the Block, taking place on November 18th during Transgender Awareness Week," said Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari. “From DJ Lezbein to our event MCs Mr. and Miss Phoenix Pride 2023 Rocky Hearts and Veronica Savage Rose, this year's Pride on the Block will once again celebrate inclusion with LGBTQIA+ resources, arts and crafts, and live performances."</p>
<p>Thank you to this year's sponsors: Mercy Care, Phoenix Suns and Mercury, Roosevelt Row CDC, Downtown Phoenix Inc., Phoenix Pride Foundation, Arizona State University, City of Phoenix Arts and Culture, FEZ, Match Market & Bar, Visit Phoenix, Walter Studios, Spectrum Medical and Valley Metro. </p>
<p>“Mercy Care is proud to ally with the LGBTQIA+ community. As a three-time sponsor of Pride on the Block, Mercy Care has provided funding through community reinvestment, event sponsorships, and other collaborative efforts with local organizations who deliver compassionate care and services to the LGBTQIA+ community. We want all our members to live their healthiest lives and achieve their full potential," said Tad Gary, Mercy Care deputy CEO.</p>
<p>Local community resources will be at the event to share information for LGBTQIA+ residents, families and allies: Aunt Rita's Foundation, Chicanos Por La Causa, City of Phoenix LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance, Dress for Success Phoenix, Empower BodyCare, Equality Maricopa, Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce, one-n-ten, One Community, ValleyWise Health, Visit Phoenix, Voter Choice Arizona, Wrestling with the Truth, and Your Big Break, Inc.</p>
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong> Emily O'Neil, Vice Mayor Ansari's Communications Director, 602-856-7448<br></p>
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Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari Presents the 3rd Annual Pride on the Block | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/2884 | | City Council District 7 | 10/5/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2884/Newsroom_Council_News_07.jpg | | Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari Presents the 3rd Annual Pride on the Block | <div class="ExternalClass820EFFEC87D04B4E96A5355A8CE64595"><html>
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<strong>Phoenix, AZ</strong> – From book bans to attacks on women’s sports to interference with medical care, our LGBTQIA+ Phoenicians have faced rising discrimination and harassment, particularly our transgender community. Our transgender friends, families, and neighbors deserve to live fully and peacefully, which is why I’m proud to host this year’s Pride on the Block during Transgender Awareness Week.<br></div>
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Statement from Vice Mayor Ansari Regarding the Arizona Attorney General's Decision on the Ukraine Gun Transfer | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/2864 | | City Council District 7 | 9/20/2023 10:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2864/Newsroom_Council_Statement_07.jpg | | Statement from Vice Mayor Ansari Regarding the Arizona Attorney General's Decision on the Ukraine Gun Transfer | <div class="ExternalClassA475AAD937334892B3043B7FB2F1D46B"><html>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">While I will vote to comply with the AG’s ruling, I hope the Legislature will remove its chokehold on cities and restore our ability to implement community safety solutions."</span>
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong> Emily O’Neil, Vice Mayor Ansari’s Communications Director, 602-856-7448</span></div><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district7 | News | district-7 | District 7 | Yassamin | Ansari |
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<strong>Phoenix, AZ – </strong>The tragic killing of Mahsa Amini on September 16, 2022, galvanized thousands of Iranians, led by women and girls, to protest the repressive and discriminatory forces of the Islamic Regime of Iran – and demand an end to their forty-three-year reign. Scores of Iranian peaceful protestors were brutally arrested and punished in the year after her death. Approximately 18,000 of Iran’s brightest minds, athletes, musicians, artists, and doctors are currently imprisoned, some facing severe punishment and possibly execution. Despite the terror, Iranians across the globe continue to stand united under the banner <em>Woman, Life, Freedom</em>. <br></div>
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<div>As the daughter of Iranian immigrants who fled the beginnings of this regime, I've seen firsthand the scars – both visible and invisible – left behind by this authoritarian regime. That's why I was inspired to uplift the<em> Woman, Life, Freedom</em> movement borne out of this latest tragedy. </div>
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<div>I worked with Iranian American women artists in the United States to create the first <em>Woman, Life, Freedom </em>mural in Arizona, on the east wall of Carly's Bistro in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The mural depicts a portrait of Mahsa Amini with her long, brown hair unfurled behind her as protestors march beside her. Roosevelt Row CDC has also chosen this mural to be the first to debut their new augmented reality feature campaign for iconic murals in the area. Beginning on Sept. 16, by using the Artivive App, residents and visitors will be able to learn about this movement by panning their phone over the mural.</div>
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<div>During our celebration of Nowruz, I centered on the ongoing struggles of women in Iran and nearby Afghanistan, ending the event with a candlelight vigil in honor of these women. </div>
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<div>The struggles of women and LGBTQIA+ people in Iran, Afghanistan, and elsewhere are connected to our efforts in the United States. These countries in the Middle East, known as the cradle of civilization, were once beacons of democratic thought. Yet, seemingly overnight, their democratic institutions fell to ultra-conservative, extremist, and xenophobic rulers.</div>
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<div>The United States is not on a dissimilar path. A few months before Mahsa Amini's death, the United States Supreme Court stripped people of their right to decide when and how they choose pregnancy. And in the year afterward, that same court essentially legalized religious discrimination against LGBTQIA couples. </div>
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<div>I have spent the last year reminding Arizonans that democracy is an active process that requires our work and vigilance. Mahsa Amini's death is a reminder that nobody is free until everybody is free – and that's why I'll continue to support the <em>Woman, Life, Freedom</em> movement. </div>
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<div>Finally, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass the MAHSA Act, which passed the House this week after a year of advocacy from Iranian Americans.</div>
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<div>I welcome others to join me in commemorating the anniversary of Amini's death by visiting the <em>Woman, Life, Freedom</em> mural on Roosevelt Row that my office commissioned, or passing by Phoenix City Hall, as we will be lighting up the building in green, white, and red in solidarity with the Iranian people and Mexican Independence Day – another reminder of the interconnectedness of our struggles for freedom.</div>
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong> Vice Mayor Ansari's Chief of Staff Maria Lopez, (623)703-6830, maria.lopez@phoenix.gov<br></div><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district7 | News | district-7 | District 7 | Yassamin | Ansari |