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PBS gives nod to more broadcasts of The Hidden Map
Following its popular nationwide premiere on PBS, the award-winning documentary The Hidden Map has been scheduled to air again in several cities from Los Angeles to Boston during the network’s August...
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Congressional Alarms Ringing Amid Renewed Azerbaijani Ethnic-Cleansing of...
WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of renewed Azerbaijani attacks – on the eve of Aliyev’s most recent bid to ethnically-cleanse Artsakh and sever its links to Armenia – members of Congress are demanding...
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ARS of Eastern USA to hold 101st Convention in North Carolina
For the first time ever, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA will hold its 101st Convention in North Carolina. The newly-established ARS Nayiri chapter and its founding members are serving...
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Beyond Courage
Ernest Herbert Dervishian On August 10, 1916, in Richmond, Virginia, birds were singing and the sun was shining when Ernest Herbert Dervishian took his first breath. His parents Hagop and Mary were...
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It’s More Than Just a Name Tag
By Christiane Ezgilioglu, AYF New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter I have been a camper at Camp Haiastan for almost ten years. Since my arrival in 2012, I have never once questioned the fact that I wanted to...
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Lighting a “spark” in campers
By Sevan Soukiasian, AYF Greater Boston “Nejdeh” Chapter Upon my arrival at Camp Haiastan this season, I felt the familiar chill that runs down my spine each year as my brother Garen drove me down to...
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Do Armenians have a future as an independent nation? Part 4
Celebrations on the streets of Yerevan after the declaration of independence (Sept. 21, 1991) Author’s Note: Continuing on with the theme of education, the fourth installment focuses on the the need to...
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Armenians ordered to leave Berdzor corridor ahead of Azerbaijani handover
Berdzor (Wikimedia Commons) Artsakh authorities have ordered the evacuation of the Armenian residents of the villages of Aghavno and Nerkin Sus and the town of Berdzor, all located along the Berdzor...
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Countering With Non Pre-Conditions
AYF Greater Boston “Nejdeh” members during a rally in 2019 (Photo: Knar Bedian) Most of the dialogue within the Armenian community on the Turkish normalization engagement has centered on why Armenia is...
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AYF-YOARF Eastern US Statement on Relinquishing Berdzor, Aghavno, and the...
The attempted annihilation of ethnic and indigenous Armenians from Artsakh by Azerbaijan began well before the 2020 44-day war and has not ended after the supposed ceasefire was announced on November...
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Azerbaijan’s arms sale to Ukraine and the recent escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh
Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Azerbaijan officially took a “neutral” stance and continued its “balanced act” between Russia and the West. Intending to increase its leverage over...
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AYF Camp Haiastan unveils renovation plans
FRANKLIN, Mass. — At the recent AYF Camp Haiastan Gala held at Gillette Stadium on July 23, the Camp’s Board of Directors unveiled its plans for several major upgrades to the facilities. “Although...
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Armenian Ceramics of Jerusalem: Ode to Diasporan Mettle
Film Tidenk It’s midnight. It’s over. My father and I are sitting in the living room waiting for the slightest sight of familiarity, and it finally appears — the suffix ian — prompting a prideful...
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ANC-RI hosts fundraiser for state senate candidate David P. Tikoian
Pictured from left to right, ANC-RI members Steve Mesrobian, ANC-RI co-chair George Mangalo, Dr. Fotini Dionisopoulos and ANC-RI co-chair Steve Elmasian stand with David Tikoian (second from left) and...
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ANC of Illinois highlights recent Azerbaijani attacks on Artsakh in meetings...
Pictured left to right during their meeting are Renee Devedjian, Rep. Brad Schneider and Vartan Seferian The Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Illinois recently concluding four meetings with...
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In Memory of Dr. Razmik Sirakian
Dr. Razmik Sirakian (1930 – 2022) Dr. Razmik Sirakian passed away on August 7, 2022, after being hospitalized for injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was a brilliant and accomplished...
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David Low’s new book, Picturing the Ottoman Armenian World: Photography in...
LONDON/NY – I. B.Tauris, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, has announced the publication of Dr. David Low’s book Picturing the Ottoman Armenian World: Photography in Erzerum, Harput, Van and Beyond...
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Condolences and Beyond
Without a doubt, by unfortunate circumstances of blind destiny, the Armenian nation today lives through a continuous chain of disastrous mishaps. The latest – hopefully, the last – of these dark...
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St. Stephen’s Sunday School graduate recognized for 15 years of perfect...
Christian Manjikian WATERTOWN, Mass. — A graduate of St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater Boston Sunday School was recently honored for 15 years of perfect Sunday School attendance....
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Armenia Tree Project tops spring planting season with seven million trees
ATP’s symbolic seven millionth tree planted with founder Carolyn Mugar, executive director Jeanmarie Papelian, ATP’s Board of Directors with ATP Armenia Tour guests on June 22nd at the Michael and...
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