What does 'OCPC' stand for?
OCPC stands for Orange County Persian Community.
What is your mission?
A lifestyle magazine established June 2004 by Orange County natives
- father and daughter - Saeed and Sepideh Danosian, the mission
of this magazine is to connect all generations of the Persian-American
community, and to introduce our vast culture to the multicultural
community of southern California.
What makes you different?
OCPC is currently the only Persian publication written entirely
in English, embracing all generations, including mixed-race families.
Quality-wise, OCPC publishes its complimentary monthly magazine
in full color, in the highest quality possible, with cutting edge
designs. The entire magazine is also available online for readers
worldwide.
What topics does OCPC cover?
• Exclusive cover stories and photo shoots with top Persian-American
personalities
• Reviews and interviews with owners of local businesses
• The latest artists in fine art, film and music
• Local events and news
• Cultural articles
• Fashion and lifestyle topics
Who is OCPC geared towards?
• Lovers of Persian culture, history, music, art, and the
latest in general lifestye topics
• Businesses looking to market to the rapidly growing Persian-American
community of southern California
• Second-generation Persian-Americans - helping connect them
socially and culturally
• Individuals interested in Persian events that are taking
place in the local community
Where can I find OCPC?
OCPC is available at all Orange County supermarkets as well as certain
areas of Westwood. You can also subscribe to OCPC anywhere in the
world, or read it online.
Why does the community need a publication like OCPC?
Currently, the Persian-American population in the U.S. is estimated
at over 1,500,000 with over 50% living in California. However with
each generation that passes, less and less are able to read Farsi
publications, but still want to stay connected to their culture.
OCPC allows them to keep abreast of all the happenings within the
community in a language that, for many, is their first. OCPC also
allows the Persian-American community to share their culture with
non-Iranian friends and family members.