- + ANCA Welcomes First Round of U.S. Funding to Help Armenia Respond to COVID-19 Crisis—ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian, in a letter to U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy earlier this week, called for U.S. support for Armenia’s efforts ...
- + Fix it. Fess Up.— A few months ago, Asbarez reported this tidbit of laughter, or more accurately, guffaw-inducing Ankara inanity. It seems Turkey’s High Advisor...
- + Starve Your Fear, Feed Your Faith— Unfortunately, the Coronavirus continues to make headlines with new cases reported every day. Our hearts go out to those who are infected by the viru...
- + Feast of Ashes—Sato before David Ohannessian’s tiles, American Colony Hotel, Jerusalem Feast of Ashes is the story of my maternal grandfather, David Ohann...
- + Heroes in our Midst—Beacon Hill (Photo: Instagram/@onlyinbos) We have a choice. In these drastic times of isolation, fear and economic trauma, we still can decide to ...
- + On the Front Lines: The Armenian-American Healthcare Response to COVID-19— With the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, officially labeled COVID-19, around the world, many communities have seen their lives drastically cha...
- + Let’s Get a Hye Count by Marking ‘Armenian’ in 2020 Census— GLENDALE, Calif.—As the rapidly expanding COVID-19 pandemic has consumed virtually all aspects of American society, one longstanding constitutional ...
- + The Armenian Relief Society: 110 Years Strong and Relevant— The year 2020 welcomes the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS), as well as a new threat to the Armenian community by way of COVID...
- + How the “Silicon Mountain” Handles Quarantine— On Tuesday evening, when Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the nation to announce stricter lockdown measures, he urged people to stay home...
- + UWC Dilijan: Extraordinary Graduation during Extraordinary Times— On March 23, the UWC Dilijan College van drove the last group of students to the airport on their way home to their families. With the global spread...
- + Comedian Mary Basmadjian Delivering the Laughs When We Need Them the Most—Comedian Mary Basmadjian (Photo: Nick Gilligan) PASADENA, Calif.—Mary Basmadjian has mastered the art of comedic timing, especially these days. ...
- + Canceled—The author’s #quarantineview CANCELED…that’s all I’ve been seeing projected in big red letters on every event flier possible, from AYF meeti...
- + ANCA Urges U.S. Embassy to Expand COVID-19 Assistance to Armenia— WASHINGTON, DC—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman Raffi Hamparian is urging U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy to expand the...
- + Pashinyan announces strict lockdown measures as COVID-19 cases increase— YEREVAN—Addressing the nation on Tuesday evening, a resolute Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced new enforcement measures of last week’s Sta...
- + Erdogan’s Denial of Coronavirus Crisis Risks the Lives of 80 Million Turks—The world as we knew it changed dramatically in the last few weeks due to the unexpected spread of the deadly coronavirus. Hundreds of millions of peo...
- + AIWA Releases Newly Translated 1883 Armenian Novel Advocating Equal Rights for Women— BOSTON, Mass. – The Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA) has announced the release of its latest book, Srpuhi Dussap’s pioneering Armen...
- + An Appeal to All Armenians— These days, everyone around the world is impacted by the crisis touched off by the coronavirus. This pandemic is serious and continues its unabated s...
- + Tac/Tag/Թագ/Corona— What else could I possibly write about this week but the contagion that has engulfed all mankind – intentional use of this arguably sexist word to ev...
- + University Students Converge for ARS Norian Youth Connect—ARS YCP 2020 attendees and featured speakers Photography by Knar Bedian NEW YORK, NY—The ARS Norian Youth Connect Program’s latest installment on...
- + Social Isolation, Luxury Hotels and Internet Memes— I remember watching news reports of the Fukushima nuclear disaster back in 2011. Looking through images of Japanese people in the affected areas st...
- + With Self-Discipline, We Will Prevail—A lonely candle inside St. Gayane church, Armenia (Photo: Flickr/Oleg Sidorenko) We are in uncharted territories. The global spread of the coronav...
- + At the Polls: Political Participation in a Time of Crisis—(Photo: Araxie Cass) It’s been a crazy week to say the least. Seven days ago I was in class talking about memoir writing strategies and finals, an...
- + Local Sunday Schools Collaborate for Science-Faith Workshop—115 Sunday School students from five churches participated. CAMBRIDGE, Mass— On Sunday, March 8, the five Armenian churches of Boston—Armenian Me...
- + The Under the Light of the Moon Teaching Guide: A Resource for Parents and Teachers— It’s hard to believe it’s been almost two whole years since my children’s book, Under the Light of the Moon , was published. Since April 2018, ...
- + Local Armenian Teacher, Author Becomes YouTube Sensation During COVID-19 Outbreak— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Children’s book author and St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) teacher Alik Arzoumanian has started produci...
- + COVID-19 and the Test for Good Citizenship— Difficult times have a way of bringing out the worst, and the best, in people. As the world grapples with the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic, gover...
- + Erdogan Should be Tried by International Criminal Court for Supporting Terrorism—Last week, I reported that Pres. Erdogan’s office sent a letter to the heads of religious minorities in Turkey demanding that they sign it and send it...
- + Armenia Declares State of Emergency, Coronavirus Cases Reach 102—Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pictured during a meeting with the Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus in th...
- + Armenia Declares State of Emergency, Coronavirus Cases Reach 78—Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pictured during a meeting with the Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus in th...
- + Armenia Declares State of Emergency, Coronavirus Cases Reach 52—Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pictured during a meeting with the Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus in th...
- + Armenia Declares State of Emergency, Coronavirus Cases Reach 45—Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pictured during a meeting with the Commission for Coordination of Activities to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus in th...
- + Social and Environmental Factors in Starting New Forests: Lessons from ATP’s 25 Years of Experience—The Sose and Allen Memorial Forest in Stepanavan was planted with a mix of tree species including ash (pictured here), oak, maple, pine and wild apple...
- + Azeri Oil and Warmongering— It’s not as though “President” Ilham Aliyev, safely ensconced in Baku, needs an excuse to use his army’s soldiers as murderers, taking the lives of y...
- + NAASR Postponing Events, Closing Building to Public Amid Coronavirus Concerns—BELMONT, Mass.—In line with the recommendations of public health and medical experts relating to the coronavirus, the National Association for Armenia...
- + The Making of ‘What Will Become of Us’— Growing up, my father taught me about the evocative power that visual images have in affecting different ways of seeing and thinking about the histor...
- + “Privet, Rob” and other musings— On the evening of September 25, 2001, Poghos Poghosyan, a native of Javakhk, was sitting at the famous Poplavok cafe in central Yerevan when he saw h...
- + First Impressions: Part III— My radar was up and running as I spent my days actively listening and looking for people who had the same last name as I do. Even before marriage was...
- + New Jersey, Philadelphia Reign at 2020 AYF NATs—AYF members enjoying the dance. By Lia Aftandilian Recording Secretary, AYF Greater Boston “Nejdeh” Chapter ARLINGTON, Va.—This pa...
- + Two Small, But Important Steps— The leadership crisis in our church has been one of several themes in this column. Our community cannot thrive without the largest and perhaps most i...
- + Let’s talk domestic violence—Women’s Support Center staff members protesting in Gyumri, March 9, 2020 As Armenia celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 13 year...
- + 75 U.S. Representatives Call on Congress to Save Artsakh Aid—Over twice the US House members co-signed the Congressional Armenian Caucus letter this year calling for expanded aid to Artsakh and Armenia. WASHI...
- + ANCA Rising Leaders Program in Washington, DC Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns— WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) announced Wednesday that it has postponed the second annual Rising Leaders: Career...
- + Artsakh Deputy Foreign Minister Establishes Circle of Friendship During Visit to Cyprus—Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Armine Alexanyan pictured with Armenian National Committee of Cyprus Chairman Hagop Kazandjian, Mar...
- + Oxford University Launches Genocide Research Network—The logo of the Oxford Network of Armenian Genocide Research (ONAGR) OXFORD—A new initiative to study the Armenian Genocide and its connections to...
- + My Lingostar Experience— Has it ever crossed your mind to move to Armenia? But do you stop to wonder the answer to a common concern: Where will my children go to school? I wa...
- + Book Review: A Place Called Gyumri— A Place Called Gyumri: Life in the Armenian Mountains By Knarik O. Meneshian Hairenik Press, 2020 276 pp. $35 Knarik Meneshian’s ...
- + Central New Jersey Armenians Celebrate Women’s Day— ELBERON, NJ—The parish council of the Central New Jersey St. Stepanos Armenian Apostolic Church held an International Women’s Day Celebration on S...
- + Turkish President Orders Minority Leaders to Sign a Propaganda Letter—President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, March 8, 2020 (Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Turkey) It has been the long-standing practice of the Turkish g...
- + Shifty Shaffer… Smithsonian, too?— Let’s discuss propaganda this week through two examples. One is modern, somewhat subtle, but practiced by a known lackey. The other is a rehash, much...
- + Armenian Americans Gather in Support of Rep. Krishnamoorthi—ANC of Illinois members (l-r) Hagop Soulakian, Hagop Jehizian and Greg Bedian with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (second from right) at an event hosted by ...
- + Detroit Community Celebrates ARF’s 129th Anniversary, Dedicates New Gym—Click to view slideshow. DEARBORN, Mich.—The Detroit Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Azadamard Gomideh chose the party’s 129 th anniversa...
- + Christina Maranci to Present New Discoveries at Ani Cathedral at NAASR—BELMONT, Mass.—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) and Dadian-Oztemel Chair in Armenian Art and Architecture at Tufts U...
- + Columbia University to Host Talk on The Politics of Early Armenian Migration to America— Dr. David E. Gutman, Associate Professor of history at Manhattanville College, will present his recently published book The Politics of Armenian M...
- + In Loving Memory of Sonia Shiragian Blackwell—Sonia Shiragian Blackwell (1928-2020) Sonia Shiragian Blackwell passed away at McLeod Hospice House on March 3, 2020, with her loving family by he...
- + I AM NOT ALONE Coming to US Theaters April 10—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The highly anticipated Armenian revolution film I AM NOT ALONE has just dropped its official trailer and announced its United Stat...
- + Boston Globe columnist exposes opposition to mandatory genocide education— On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen wrote in detail about the opposition to a bill requ...
- + You Can’t Escape Destiny— I was never one to believe in destiny. But, as the Armenian proverb says, you can’t escape it. Earlier this month, I randomly googled my mot...
- + ARF Celebrates 130 Years, Hai Tahd Conference, Artsakh Elections Kick-Off—Arsakh President Bako Sahakian presents “Medal of Gratitude” to ARF Bureau Chairman Hagop Der Khatchadourian Last week, the Internatio...
- + The Thin Line Between Peace and Justice: Madrid or Munich?— It has been almost two years since the future was restored in Armenia. Nikol Pashinyan and the thousands who peacefully took to the streets in the ea...
- + ARS Cambridge “Shushi” Chapter’s Sold-Out Masquerade Ball Surpasses Goal for Syria, Lebanon Relief—ARS members from Cambridge, Watertown and Lowell (Photo: Salbe A. Photography) Photos by Salbe A. Photography CAMBRIDGE, Mass.— The Armenian Re...
- + Officials, locals remain cautious, as no new coronavirus cases reported in Armenia— YEREVAN—Streets in central Yerevan were conspicuously empty on Monday morning following Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s public confirmation of Armen...
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