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Kooyrigs’ Worldwide Effort to Deliver Essential Aid to Artsakh

November 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm Alexa Gris and Araxie Cass 0

Every morning, Armenians in the diaspora brace themselves for new developments from the frontlines of Artsakh. Each day, we wake up to heart-shattering news: ceasefires broken, churches and homes reduced to rubble, children and families […]

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Strength in Small Actions: Lessons from Chicago on the Continuing Struggle for Survival

October 25, 2020 at 1:18 pm Araxie Cass 2

On October 18, as Azerbaijan was launching attacks violating the most recent ceasefire, Chicago Armenians were gathering to support their family, friends and fellow Armenians in Artsakh. The demonstration was over 300 people strong and […]

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Chicago Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians take to the streets for Artsakh

October 4, 2020 at 1:31 pm Araxie Cass 0

CHICAGO, Ill. — It is often said that Armenians always come together in hard times. In this current state of crisis, we are once again showing that this is true. When our brothers and sisters […]

Youth

Chicago AYF Leads Demonstration Against Azeri Aggression

August 11, 2020 at 9:53 pm Araxie Cass 0

CHICAGO, Ill.— On Saturday, August 8, the Chicago “Ararat” Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Chapter organized a protest against recent Azeri aggression. This demonstration was intended to bring awareness to the situation in Tavush and show […]

Youth

Remembering the Lisbon 5 in a Time of Crisis

July 28, 2020 at 2:53 pm Araxie Cass 0

CHICAGO, Ill.—On Sunday, July 26, members of the Chicago Armenian community came together to remember the sacrifices of the Lisbon 5 and reflect on their legacy in this time of crisis. Keeping our community together […]

Opinion

Are Armenians White?

July 8, 2020 at 3:35 pm Araxie Cass 59

It’s a question many of us have asked, puzzled, debated, and even had heated arguments over. During this heightened national conversation about race in the US, it has become an increasingly important one for us […]

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Our Land: Finding My Family’s Village in Western Armenia

April 22, 2020 at 7:47 pm Araxie Cass 11

This is a sequel, long overdue, to my piece Mascots and Flags: Thoughts from a Genocide Amusement Park. That piece was written in a couple of hours, fueled by the raw horror of finding my […]

Community

At the Polls: Political Participation in a Time of Crisis

March 18, 2020 at 1:01 pm Araxie Cass 0

It’s been a crazy week to say the least. Seven days ago I was in class talking about memoir writing strategies and finals, and before I knew it, my university was telling all students to […]

Travel

Inside Armenia’s Up-and-Coming Wine Industry

January 22, 2020 at 7:03 pm Araxie Cass 6

“In ten years, Armenia will be a totally different winemaking region, and have its own niche in the global wine market,” says Aimee Keushguerian, as we sip red wine, rich with the earthy flavors of […]

Community

Armenian Christmas, Collaboration and Community on Display in Chicago

December 30, 2019 at 7:46 pm Araxie Cass 2

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 […]

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