Rhode Island designates April as Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Month
Weekly StaffApril 5, 2023Last Updated: April 5, 2023
3 6 minutes read
Members of the Armenian community pictured with resolution co-sponsors (missing from photo is Sen. Joshua Miller). Pictured in front (l. to r.): Hrag Arakelian, Rep. Jennifer Boylan, Commissioner Kristine Donabedian, Michele Kazarian, Shahen Attarian, Sen. David Tikoian, Commission vice-chair Pauline Getzoyan, Steve Mesrobian, Ani Arakelian and Carol Mesrobian. Pictured in the back row (l. to r.): Levon Attarian, Steve Elmasian, Rep. Katherine Kazarian, Malcolm Varadian and Melkon Megerdichian.
Members of the Armenian community pictured with resolution co-sponsors (missing from photo is Sen. Joshua Miller). Pictured in front (l. to r.): Hrag Arakelian, Rep. Jennifer Boylan, Commissioner Kristine Donabedian, Michele Kazarian, Shahen Attarian, Sen. David Tikoian, Commission vice-chair Pauline Getzoyan, Anoush Arakelian, Steve Mesrobian, Ani Arakelian and Carol Mesrobian. Pictured in the back row (l. to r.): Levon Attarian, Steve Elmasian, Rep. Katherine Kazarian, Malcolm Varadian and Melkon Megerdichian.
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Dozens of local community members helped the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission mark the inauguration of Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Month. Held in the impressive State House Library on March 30, the program included remarks from members of the RI General Assembly who have been ardent supporters of genocide education legislation, including Rep. Katherine Kazarian and Sen. Joshua Miller, as well as Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. David Tikoian, both newly elected and actively engaged with the work of the commission. Also present was longtime supporter Rep. Rebecca Kislak.
Let’s not forget Israel’s ongoing genocide against the Palestinians.
Hoping there will be discussions of Darfur, Yazidis, Rohingyas, Bosnians, and more. As well as alleged genocides such as the Uyghurs. Bare in mind I say alleged because it has not been determined as such as of 5/15/2024.
Congratulations on this monumental achievement.
Let’s not forget Israel’s ongoing genocide against the Palestinians.
Hoping there will be discussions of Darfur, Yazidis, Rohingyas, Bosnians, and more. As well as alleged genocides such as the Uyghurs. Bare in mind I say alleged because it has not been determined as such as of 5/15/2024.