Month: February 2016

Book Launch for Yessayan’s ‘In the Ruins’ Set for March 6 at Watertown Library

WATERTOWN, Mass.—In June 1909, Istanbul author Zabel Yessayan journeyed to the scene of the 1909 massacres of Armenians in Adana…

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My School…

They burned our homes, churches, hospitals, and schools… Words I have heard for most of my life from my grandparents,…

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Haiganoush Magarian (1920-2016)

The Armenian community lost a fierce and devoted sister on the morning of Tues., Feb. 16. Haiganoush, of Fairfield, Conn.,…

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From War to Opportunity: Syrian-Armenian AUA Student Discusses Journey

‘The war in Syria disrupted my life, but AUA is giving me a better future.’ –Syrian Armenian Gasia Atashian Says…

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Turkey Roll

You know those disgusting-tasting “rolls” that pass for meats, usually cold-cuts, of various sorts? Turkey is really becoming the turkey…

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ARF, RPA Sign ‘Political Cooperation Agreement’

YEREVAN (A.W.)—After months of negotiations, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) and the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) signed a “Political Cooperation…

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Michigan House of Representatives Passes Genocide Education Bill

Bill Mandates Holocaust and Armenian Genocide Education in Michigan Schools LANSING, Mich.—The Michigan House of Representatives passed on Feb. 23…

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AAHPO Reveals Advances in Medical Projects in Armenia, Artsakh

It was both a joyous meeting of colleagues and friends, as well as a fascinating meeting with doctors from Armenia…

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Time for a New Awakening: The Importance of Translating Our Foundational Texts

The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 Special for the Armenian Weekly My conversations with senior members…

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Mouradian to Speak at NAASR on Armenian Communities in China

BELMONT, Mass.—On Thurs,. March 10, Dr. Khatchig Mouradian will present a lecture entitled, “‘Don’t Fall Off the Earth’: The Armenian…

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