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Reflections on the Baku and Sumgait Pogroms: 30 Years Later
On January 13, 1990, a rally promoting anti-Armenian sentiment was held in Baku, the Azerbaijani capital of the USSR, after which the protesters were divided into groups and sent to designated...
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ARS Announces its Spring 2020 Norian Youth Connect Program
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of the Eastern United States is proud to announce its spring 2020 installment of the ARS Norian Youth Connect Program (YCP) will be held on Feb. 29,...
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Newly-Elected Patriarch of Turkey Lashes Back at his Armenian Critics
Patriarch Sahak II, Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople (Photo: Facebook) After giving a series of interviews to the Turkish press since his election on December 11, 2019, the new Armenian Patriarch...
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Scuffles Erupt in National Assembly Over Criminal Code Overhaul
Editor’s Note: The National Assembly approved the final reading of this law on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. YEREVAN—A shouting match broke out during a session of the National Assembly on Tuesday...
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In Memoriam: Khajag Sarkissian – The Aedificator
The late ANCA leader Khajag Sarkissian pictured in 2006 after receiving the prestigious Vahan Cardashian Award from the ANCA Western Region. PASADENA, Calif.—The Latin word aedificator comes as close...
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ARF-Backed Candidate Vartine Ohanian Makes History in New Lebanese Government
Vartine Ohanian (Photo: Facebook) Vartine Ohanian has been appointed to serve in Lebanon’s newly-formed government, which would make her the first female Armenian cabinet member in the country’s...
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An Invitation to Couples’ Night Out
Rev. Dr. Avedis Boynerian and Dr. Yn. Arpi Boynerian of Armenian Memorial Church (Watertown, Mass.) We are happy to announce that for the third year in a row, God willing, we will have this year’s...
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Inside Armenia’s Up-and-Coming Wine Industry
“In ten years, they’ll have Armenian wines in Whole Foods,” Aimee Keushguerian says, as we sip red wine, rich with the earthy flavors of Armenian grapes, poured straight from the huge steel barrels at...
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On My Grandfather’s Shoulders
Tsoleen Sarian and Rev. Manasseh Shnorhokian, March 1981 The following was submitted in response to a call for photographs to be featured online with Stepan Piligian’s column “The Answer is in the...
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Building a More Globally Competitive Armenia
Having just started a new year, now is an excellent time to reflect on the past and envision what we can do to make a better future. Over the past several years, Armenia has seen tremendous gains in...
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Remembering the 1980 Detroit AYF Boosters
By George Sarkisian Highland, Michigan With the recent passing of Michael Kajo Kajoian, all of the 1980 Detroit AYF boosters have left us. They truly were the greatest generation. Vahan Solakian: Born...
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Our Good Fortune…With It Comes Responsibility
In the Armenian culture, the pomegranate is a symbol of good fortune. (Photo: Ashkan Forouzani/Unsplash) To put this week’s topic in context, we need to go back a few years and a few generations. All...
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Worthy of Concern and Focus
Four items worthy of some attention have hit the Armenian scene since the start of the new year. Let’s start with a positive topic. Catholicos Aram’s declaration of 2020 as “Year of Armenians with...
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ARS Norian Youth Connect Program Speakers Announced
WATERTOWN, Mass.—Journalist Raffi Khatchadourian (The New Yorker), historian Houri Berberian (UC Irvine), filmmaker Stephanie Ayanian (“What Will Become of Us”), and a panel of science and tech...
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Men Who Rape and Marry Girls Under 18 Could be Pardoned in Turkey
The British Independent newspaper published an unbelievable article last week, titled: “‘Marry-your-rapist’ bill to be introduced by lawmakers in Turkey.” This sounds like a subject from the Middle...
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ANCA Backs Expansion of Federal Funding Programs to Include Armenian Genocide...
WASHINGTON, DC—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomes U.S. House passage of H.R.943, the Never Again Education Act, a measure that – if passed by the Senate and signed into law by...
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ANC of MI Meets with Congresswoman Haley Stevens
Armenian Community Center chairman Raffi Ourlian, ANC of MI member Dzovinar Hamakorzian and ANC of MI activist Sebouh Hamakorzian with Congresswoman Haley Stevens DETROIT, Mich.–The Armenian National...
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ANCA Expands Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program with New Spring...
The ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program announced its new Spring Session, to take place March 30 through June 12. Applications and additional information are available at...
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Local Talents Shine at St. Stephen’s Armenian Saturday School Luncheon
WATERTOWN, Mass.—Over 150 community members gathered in the St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church hall on Sunday, January 26th for the St. Stephen’s Armenian Saturday School’s annual fundraiser...
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All-ASA Finances Transportation for Medovka Village Students
All-ASA finances purchase of micro-van to support students walking five kilometers one way to school in Medovka from neighboring village After four years of enduring success, the All-Armenian Student...
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