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A Vision that Became a Multi-Generational Legacy
Mary Mooradian The actual beginning was in 1971. A new Central Executive (CE) of the Armenian Youth Federation had been elected during a summertime national convention in Chicago. During the summer...
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Using Armenian Professionally
Dr. Kristi Rendahl, Belmont, Mass., May 28, 2022 (Photo: Lalai Manjikian) Sometimes we’re asked a question and only later do we wish we had paused and been more thoughtful in our response. And so it...
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AYF Central Junior Council hosts leadership workshop for Junior Advisors
On April 30, 2022, the Central Junior Council (CJC) of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) hosted a leadership workshop and training...
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Violence escalates at protests calling for Pashinyan’s resignation
Protesters clash with police (Armenia Alliance, June 3) Violent clashes between protesters and police officers marked the start of the second month of opposition protests demanding the resignation of...
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ACAA Eastern US Artsakh Fund raises $40,000 at NJ event for new programs
Event committee members pictured with the evening’s dynamic entertainer (l. to r.): Niree Kaprielian, Marina Yakoubian, Pauline Dostoumian, singer Kevork Artinian, Hovig Koshguerian, Maral Kaprielian,...
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In Memory of Azadouhi Kulegian
Azadouhi “Sally” Kulegian Azadouhi “Sally” Kulegian of Watertown passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side. She was 99 years old. Beloved wife of the late Kourken “Jimmy”...
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Pan-Armenianism after the 2020 Artsakh War
Nareg Mkrtschjan and Samuel Mehrabian (Chicago), younger group essay winner Editor’s Note: Samuel Mehrabian, a member of the AYF Chicago “Ararat” Chapter, was one of six winners in the 2022 Junior...
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Armenia’s Existential Decision: Regathering of Armenians
Avetik Chalabyan Second of a multi-part series, this article was originally published in Armenian by Mediamax on May 30, 2022. Avetik Chalabyan’s legal representatives have published his article penned...
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Reflections on Hamazkayin’s Cultural Retreat
Dr. Lalai Manjikian and Dr. Khatchig Mouradian, Belmont, Mass., May 28, 2022 (Photo: Nanar Avedessian) I recently fell in love with being Armenian all over again during a trip to Boston, Massachusetts...
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The lasting impacts of war and standing for what is right
Nareg Mkrtschjan and Alex Agabap (New Jersey), essay contest winner Editor’s Note: Alex Agabap, a member of the AYF New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter, was one of six winners in the 2022 Junior Seminar Council...
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The Future of Armenia: Our Collective Failures and Responsibilities
Photo by Edgar Torabyan on Unsplash A fierce battle is being waged for the soul of the Armenian nation. This battle did not start last week or last year. The current iteration started in 1991 when our...
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AYF-YOARF members visit Artsakh Republic
Click to view slideshow. STEPANAKERT – From May 9th to May 16th, two members from the AYF-YOARF Eastern Region visited Artsakh on behalf of the region to begin work on different projects through the...
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Scenarios for the Future of Nagorno Karabakh
In late May 2022, Armenia and Azerbaijan established national commissions for border delimitation and demarcation. The two countries are close to signing a deal on the restoration of communications and...
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Announcement: A Summer Armenian Jazz Night
NEW YORK, NY— A “Summer Armenian Jazz Night,” featuring talented Armenian professional performers Roma Bagajian on vocals, Liya Grigoryan on piano and David Hovanisyan on saxophone, will take place on...
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Azerbaijan donates a ‘Karabagh’ horse to Queen of England: An Obvious Bribe!
President of the Equestrian Federation of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ARAF) Elchin Guliyev presents “Shohrat” to Queen Elizabeth II, May 16, 2022 (Photo: AZERTAC) On May 16, a delegation led by...
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ANCA Eastern Region announces 16th annual gala
WATERTOWN, Mass. – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region is pleased to announce that its 16th annual ANCA Eastern Region gala will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2022,...
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IALA presents: The Future of Armenian Publishing is Queer
The International Armenian Literary Alliance (IALA) will host The Future of Armenian Publishing is Queer, a reading and panel discussion in honor of Pride Month, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10 a.m....
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Dr. Mouradian to offer online seminar on the science of denial and false beliefs
Dr. Khatchig Mouradian will offer an online seminar in July on the science of denial. The four-week multimedia seminar, titled “Grey Wolves and Pink Elephants: The Science of Denial and False Beliefs,”...
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Michigan’s Armenian community rejects Zareh Sinanyan’s visit
Republic of Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan during his working visit to Michigan Last week, the Republic of Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh...
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Zoryan Institute’s oral history testimony of 1915 Armenian Genocide survivor...
“Aurora’s Sunrise” is a historical animated documentary film about the life of Aurora Mardiganian. At only 14 years old, in 1915, Mardiganian faced the horrors of the Armenian Genocide. Within a year,...
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