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Tankian and Nazarian in Conversation at Columbia on April 24
NEW YORK—Artist and activist Serj Tankian and filmmaker Eric Nazarian will discuss “Art and Activism” at Columbia University on April 24 at noon. Tankian during a 2011 interview with the Armenian...
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ARS Participates in the 61st Session of the UN Commission of the Status of Women
NEW YORK—The 61st session of the United Nations (UN) Commission of the Status of Women (CSW) took place March 13-14. The Commission addressed as its priority the theme “Women’s economic empowerment in...
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‘The Children of Vank’ to be Screened at Columbia April 26
Discussion with Filmmaker and Scholars to Follow NEW YORK—A screening of the documentary film The Children of Vank will be held at Columbia University on April 26 at 7:45 p.m. A still from ‘The...
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Truth, Justice, and Remembrance Prevail in Times Square
NEW YORK—The vow to “keep the promise” was in full effect on Sunday, April 23, as an impressive number gathered in Times Square to remember the 1.5 million martyrs and pay homage to their legacy,...
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A Genocide Remembrance Event: Remembering the Past, Building the Future in...
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (A.W.)—The Armenian Inter-Communal Committee of Philadelphia commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a cultural program at St. Gregory the Illuminator...
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HMADS: Generations of Giving
By Jennifer Chelebi BAYSIDE, N.Y. – Devotion to family is the cornerstone of our beloved Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School (HMADS). Parents devoted to the Armenian culture and heritage often travel...
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Armenian Flag Raising Ceremony Held at Fort Lee Borough Hall in Commemoration...
By Tamar Samuelian FORT LEE, N.J. (A.W.)—On the rainy afternoon of April 22, the Homenetmen scouts of New Jersey, representatives of Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Society’s N.J. chapter,...
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Raising Genocide Awareness on the Brooklyn Bridge
NEW YORK—The iconic Brooklyn Bridge served as a site of genocide awareness on April 22, as over 100 people—including Armenian Olympians Migran Harutyunyan and Albert Ghazaryan—participated in the first...
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Greater D.C. Community Commemorates Armenian Genocide through Protests and...
Honoring the Past, Demanding Justice for the Future WASHINGTON—Armenian Americans from throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. area joined human rights advocates and public policy...
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Hamazkayin Eastern U.S. Holds 41st Regional Convention; Elects Regional...
QUEENS, N.Y. (A.W.)— On May 6, the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society of the Eastern United States held its 41st Regional Convention at the Armenian Center in Queens, with the...
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ARS of New Jersey’s ‘Walk Armenia’ Takes Place in Paramus
PARAMUS, N.J. (A.W.)—On May 7, ungerouhis from all four New Jersey Armenian Relief Society (ARS) chapters (“Agnouni,” “Bergen County,” “Shakeh,” and “Spitak”), the Homenetmen Scouts of N.J., members...
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Avedisian and Bilezikian Families to be Honored at AMAA Centennial Banquet
PARAMUS, N.J.—On Oct. 21, the Avedisian and Bilezikian families will be honored at the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) banquet in New Jersey, for their...
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ANC of New Jersey Meets with Congressman Josh Gottheimer
GLEN ROCK, N.J. (A.W.)—A delegation from the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of New Jersey met with first-term Congressman Josh Gottheimer and members of his staff, from New Jersey’s 5th...
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Spend a Summer’s Evening Celebrating 50 years of Excellence in Education
By Jennifer Chelebi MANHASSET, N.Y.—The annual Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School (HMADS) Gala Dinner Dance, taking place on June 3, continues to be a staple of the social season in the Armenian...
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Leosons Overseas Corporation Receives Presidential Award for Exports
ALBANY, N.Y.—United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented Leosons Overseas Corporation with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on May 22. The...
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Meetings in Philadelphia Reaffirm Hamazkayin Mission
Five New Members Join Chapter PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—A gathering took place in Philadelphia that focused on the present activities and future trajectory of the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural...
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Bohjalian to Deliver 21st Annual Vardanants Day Armenian Lecture at the...
WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Acclaimed Armenian-American novelist Chris Bohjalian will be delivering the 21st annual Vardanants Day Armenian Lecture at noon on Sept. 1 at the Library of Congress. Acclaimed...
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AMAA Life Member, Activist, and Benefactor Elizabeth Agbabian Receives...
PARAMUS, N.J.—Elizabeth Agbabian, past Board member, benefactor, Life Member of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), and respected longtime activist in the Armenian Evangelical...
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Armenian Primate Delivers Opening Prayers in the U.S. House of...
WASHINGTON—His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, delivered the opening prayer in the House of Representatives on July 12. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) invited...
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‘What Have You Done for Artsakh?’ Benefit Concert Held in New York
NEW YORK—On June 14, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Performing Arts Department held a benefit concert for music schools in Artsakh entitled “What Have You Done for Artsakh?” at the Yamaha...
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