SOAR Holds 10th Anniversary Gala
The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), the only non-profit organization whose singular mission is to provide humanitarian assistance to orphaned Armenians worldwide, hosted its 10th...
View ArticleCentennial Committee of Central Virginia to Commemorate Genocide
RICHMOND, Va.—On Sat., April 18, at 11 a.m., the St. James Armenian Church in Richmond will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The church service will include participation by...
View ArticleCentennial Ecumenical Service in DC Will Be Highlight of Genocide Events
With almost all events, including the May 7 Ecumenical Service, the May 8 concert, and the May 9 banquet filling up and only wait lists available, final preparations for the Washington D.C. Genocide...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Genocide Centennial Events Leave No Stone Unturned
By Kim A. Yacoubian Under the auspices of the Armenian Inter-Communal Committee of Philadelphia, the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Philadelphia was formed to oversee Centennial activity in...
View ArticleMusical Stars to Perform at Centennial Concert in DC
The Genocide Centennial concert in Washington, D.C. on May 8 promises to be an inspiring musical event, headlined by leading Armenian artists who have performed on some of the most legendary...
View ArticleSCSU to Mark Centennial through Series of Art Events
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—On April 23-24, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) will hold a series of public events to observe the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide through music and art....
View ArticleGraveside Service and Program Dedicated to Heroes of Operation Nemesis
The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) New Jersey “Dro” Gomideh and the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter will host a graveside service and program honoring Arshavir...
View ArticleSR Socially Relevant Film Festival Features 4 Armenian Films
Concludes 2nd Edition with Tributes and Awards NEW YORK, NY—After a successful weeklong festival that included issue-oriented film screenings and thought-provoking industry panels, the SR Socially...
View ArticleArmenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration in New Jersey
The Armenian National Committee (ANC) of New Jersey will host a program dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide on April 25, at the St. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church. Marian...
View ArticleZaven Tachdjian Donates Time and Talent to New St. Nersess Campus
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.—When Zaven Tachdjian saw an opportunity to volunteer his expertise to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, he jumped at the chance to join the construction team alongside St. Nersess Board...
View ArticlePEN World Voices Festival to Commemorate Writers Killed in Genocide
NEW YORK—For the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the PEN/World Voices Festival will host an evening titled, “Armenian Genocide: A Dark Paradigm,” to commemorate the 82 Armenian writers...
View ArticleCentennial Commemoration Program in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The Armenian Church of Rochester invites the Rochester community to a special commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event is scheduled for Sun., April 26...
View ArticleArmenian Clergy, Archbishop Vigneron to Lead Interfaith Centennial Church...
LIVONIA, Mich.—Leaders of metro Detroit’s four Armenian churches and those from other faiths are uniting in Livonia on April 24 for a special Ecumenical Service to honor and remember the victims of the...
View ArticleArmenian Genocide Thriller Launches in LA, NY, Moscow, and iTunes
Yerevan premiere for 1915 the Movie set for April 25 New York—After spectacular premieres in Los Angeles and Moscow, which garnered wide media attention and critical praise, 1915 The Movie opened...
View ArticleFirst Annual ‘Walk to End Genocide’ to Take Place in DC on April 26
WASHINGTON—On April 26, hundreds will gather in Washington, D.C. for the first annual family friendly Walk to End Genocide hosted by Darfur Interfaith Network (DIN) and Jewish World Watch (JWW). The...
View ArticleMust-See Exhibit on Near East Relief at Genocide Centennial in DC
A fascinating exhibition entitled, “They Shall Not Perish: The Story of the Near East Relief,” at the Marriott Marquis Hotel will be one of the not-to-miss events taking place during the three-day...
View ArticleLittle Known Genocide History to Be Exhibited at Washington Centennial
Virtually unknown are two documented and compelling events that are a significant part of the genocide story. Even Armenians are not aware of them. These will be displayed together for the first time...
View ArticleCentennial Commemoration at Ramapo College to Discuss Turkey’s Denial Industry
MAHWAH, N.J.—In commemoration of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies will host a conversation between Ragip Zarakolu and Nanore Barsoumian on...
View ArticleThousands Gather in Times Square, United in Message, to Honor Armenian Genocide
Award-Winning Artists, Distinguished Politicians, and Acclaimed Scholars Participate in Impressive Centennial Commemoration The view could be seen from high above: the bright and shining tricolors of...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Thrives
“We Not Only Survived, We Thrive,” a one-of-a-kind exhibit and symposium that took place in Philadelphia from April 10-12 in commemoration of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, was a resounding...
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