In Sight
A Tribute to a Departing Generation
As we begin a new year with hopes and dreams, let us pause to remember those who helped us get to where we are. It is called the cycle of life. We welcome with love […]
Month: December 2019
Diaspora
Armenian Christmas, Collaboration and Community on Display in Chicago
Growing up in Chicago, I have always loved seeing the twinkling lights and colorful decorations in the Museum of Science and Industry’s Christmas Around the World exhibit. The huge array of Christmas trees decorated by […]
Music
Sibil, Ara Release Exciting New Collaboration “Once Upon a December”
A brand new collaboration from Istanbul born singer Sibil and Melbourne born pianist Ara, graces our screens for the first time together in an exciting new cover collaboration “Once Upon a December” from the film, […]
Diaspora
Justice and Street Fights: RT’s in-depth interview with Mouradian
NEW YORK, NY—“Recognition is about prevention. Recognition is about breaking the cycle of violence that has haunted Turkey for generations, but ultimately, recognition is about justice for the victims,” said Prof. Khatchig Mouradian in an […]
Culture
The Armenians of New Zealand
The morning sun streams through the windows of the quiet, empty hall of Meadowood Community House. Inside, beige linoleum floors lie vacant waiting to be used. Outside, a large field of lush green stretches off […]
Garen Mouths Off
Oh, Woe Is Poor Turkey…
The year is ending, so why not end it laughing? A friend sent an article, “Must Turkey always stand alone in the world?” from a leading Turkish newspaper, “Hurriet” (which, with Turkey’s treatment of journalists, […]
Community News
Merrimack Valley ANC Hosts Appreciation Reception for Congresswoman Lori Trahan
In the one short year that Congresswoman Lori Trahan, 3rd-MA, has served in the U.S. House of Representatives, she has been a staunch supporter of numerous issues of concern to the Armenian-American Community. As an […]
News
Four Arrested in Ongoing Illegal International Adoption Investigation
YEREVAN—The Investigative Committee of Armenia arrested three civil servants late last week in connection with the National Security Service’s (NSS) ongoing investigation into illegal international adoptions. Officials arrested Liana Karapetyan, the director of a Yerevan […]
My Turn
Pres. Trump is not worthy of recognizing the Armenian Genocide
After both houses of Congress, one overwhelmingly and the other unanimously, adopted two Resolutions in recent weeks recognizing the Armenian Genocide, many were hoping that this would lead Pres. Trump to also recognize it in […]
Film
IFC Films Lands Unprecedented True Story ‘THREE CHRISTS’
NEW YORK, NY—IFC Films has announced that it has acquired U.S. rights to THREE CHRISTS directed by Jon Avnet (FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, JUSTIFIED) and co-written by Eric Nazarian and Jon Avnet, […]