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Dread and Heartbreak: Experiencing Chris Bohjalian’s MIDWIVES Play
Pictured with the after the show glow (l. to r.): Ara and Pauline Getzoyan, Chris Bohjalian, Joyce and George Aghjayan, Grace Experience (Photo: Pauline Getzoyan) The four of us eagerly boarded the...
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Long Lost Cousins
It was a very busy day in May of 2016, as I was trying to come to terms with what had happened a few months ago. I was so tired, but for some reason I felt compelled to open my emails. I had a message...
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This Year, Our Vision Can Be 2020
The diaspora runs on sustainable power. Where there was little prior to the early 20th century, there are now thriving communities full of philanthropic, educational, athletic and spiritual...
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Hayastan All Armenian Fund, Health for Armenia Unite for Fundraising Initiative
Co-founder of Health for Armenia Foundation Mkrtich Kirakosyan and HHAF Executive Director Haykak Arshamyan sign the Memorandum of Understanding YEREVAN—A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between...
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A Safe, Secure and Updated Camp Haiastan: The Legacy of Dave Hamparian
David Hamparian, July 9, 2017 (Photo: Garo Lachinian) Armenian Weekly: For the past seven years, you have served as Executive Director of AYF Camp Haiastan. As you are now preparing to change careers...
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USAID Betrays America’s Foreign Interests
The HALO Trust signs, placed throughout Artsakh, share the lifesaving work of US-funded de-mining efforts and ensure local residents that the area is safe (Photo: ANCA) “All I know is the world doesn’t...
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Book Review: La Fanfare du Négus
La Fanfare du Négus By Boris Adjemian EHESS, 2013 350 pp. $28.17 paperback This book, in French, is an interesting analysis—in the field of diaspora studies—of the Armenian community of Ethiopia in the...
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Couples’ Night Out: An Invitation from the Sabounjians
Rev. Father Krikor Sabounjian & Yn. LuAnn Sabounjian By Rev. Father Krikor Sabounjian & Yn. LuAnn Sabounjian Marriage is a blessing when you have someone who lifts you up, as you go through...
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Genealogy and the Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island
Hagop and Marie Ghajanian translating Western Armenian script for George Chakoian For anyone seeking help in researching their family history, the genealogy sub-committee of the Armenian Historical...
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The Dilemma of State Defense and Self-Destruction
On January 30, Vahram Avagyan, who enlisted in the armed forces of Artsakh six months ago, sustained gunshot wounds which cost his life. The fact itself is agonizing, but what makes it even more...
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Dr. Taner Akçam to Present New Research on Genocidal Decision-Making at NAASR
Dr. Taner Akçam, Clark University’s Chair of Armenian Genocide Studies, delivering his formal remarks at the 13th annual ANCA-ER banquet, Nov. 9, 2019 (Photo: Sona Gevorkian) BELMONT, Mass.—The...
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ANCA Rising Leaders: Embracing Change
ANCA Leo Sarkisian interns Roubina Bozoian and Nairi Diratsouian join ANCA Government Affairs Director Tereza Yerimyan in thanking Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) for his support for amendments...
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Primary Time! Part Two
Last week, the discussion focused on California and Los Angeles county. If you missed it and want to read about the major changes in the voting system, please see the piece in either Asbarez, The...
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Who Should We Execute in 2040?
The following was originally published in the Armenian language in Aravot on January 29, 2020. It was translated by Weekly staff. Some individuals and political forces in the Armenian society believe...
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Armenia Tree Project, Agrarian University Initiate Training Programs to...
In a new partnership with Armenia’s National Agrarian University, students will conduct internships and field research at ATP’s nurseries and greenhouses in order to develop specialists in the fields...
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The World Dislikes Trump and his Policies, According to Pew Research Center
President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, and walks back to the Oval Office upon his return from his trip to Charlotte, N.C. (Flickr/White House/Tia Dufour) A study...
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In Loving Memory of Astrid Sarafian
Sarafian, Astrid (Demirjian) of Newton, February 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Professor Vahe Sarafian. Devoted mother of Salpi, Aram and his wife Lorig, Armen and his wife Nancy, and Alex and his...
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NAASR Announces Winners of Sona Aronian Armenian Studies Book Prizes
BELMONT, Mass.—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Dr. Sona Aronian Book Prizes for Excellence in Armenian Studies: Prof....
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ANCA Shares Advocacy Priorities with Philadelphia’s Armenian and Hellenic...
A portion of the attendees at St. Gregory’s Seroonian Center for a Friday evening ANCA presentation hosted by the Philadelphia ARF Gomideh. WASHINGTON, DC –The Administration’s attacks on Artsakh aid,...
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Adventures in Advocacy Await ANCA Washington DC Summer Interns
The 2019 ANCA Leo Sarkisian interns and Maral Melkonian Avetisyan fellow on the first day of their summer program, pictured in front of the ANCA Aramian House, a 4,000 sq. ft. Victorian-style...
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