Emily Tarverdyan

Emily Tarverdyan is a 17-year-old student from Los Angeles dedicated to shedding light on global issues to foster meaningful dialogue. Her interests center around policy, youth advocacy and the Armenian cause.
Youth

Rusmenglish: Reclaiming my Armenian literacy (and why you should reclaim yours, too)

My fascination with unconventional ideas began at the dinner table. My grandpa, an enthusiastic Soviet-era historian and educator, filled our…

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Youth Opinion

The pomegranate’s seed

At each family gathering, I prepare the centerpiece of the table: freshly cut pomegranates, their ruby seeds glistening like jewels.…

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Youth

My Grandma Shogher on surviving the genocide

I can’t help but feel a twinge of annoyance when asked the question, “So you’re Armenian like Kim Kardashian?” It’s…

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