Literary Corner
Alex saves Artsakh
It’s time to plan, it’s time to dream. It’s time to tell tales in colors that lead home. So: Black for horse and mountain, Brown for soil and trunk, Green for leaf and valley, Yellow […]
Articles by Georgi Bargamian
Diaspora
Humanitarian programs foster resilience in Artsakh’s ‘Zartir Lao!’ generation
In the months since Azerbaijan’s unprovoked September 2020 attack on Artsakh, Armenian and non-Armenian humanitarian, non-governmental and religious organizations have been repurposing, establishing and promoting programs fueled by donor support to bring some security and […]
Community News
ANC of Michigan participates in new Michigan redistricting process
Three years have passed since Michigan voters adopted Proposal 18-2 to take congressional and state legislative district map drawing control from the Michigan Legislature and give it to the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC). […]
Literary Corner
Bomb safety instructions for Artsakh’s children
Stay far from fruit trees And unplowed fields. Avoid places where flora Hides crops sown by Planters in camouflage To feed fright and flight. Don’t touch the bomb, my baby. Don’t touch the bomb, my […]
Community News
Metro Detroit Armenians remember fallen heroes on first anniversary of 2020 Artsakh War
DEARBORN, Mich.—Against the backdrop of a setting sun, Armenians of all ages gathered in Dearborn, Michigan on Monday to remember the martyrs of the Second Artsakh War. The remembrance was held a year after the […]
Community News
ANC of Michigan activist Karyn Chopjian kicks off Novi City Council campaign
NORTHVILLE, Mich.—ANC of Michigan activist Karyn Chopjian announced her campaign for Novi City Council at her first fundraiser on Thursday night at Meadowbrook Country Club. A roomful of supporters welcomed Chopjian’s announcement and pledged to […]
Literary Corner
Diasporan Twisties
It starts when Mind and body Forget connection Like place loses balance When borders move. History is testament To brave versus invader. Winners draw the maps But new lions come For the stolen places And […]
Literary Corner
On Hearing the Voice of a Child Singing Der Voghormia
Head bent, hunched forward on hard bench Settling in for the eyes shut and Bones and dirt and Feeling alone. But bones and dirt scatter with the Voice of a child from behind the curtain. […]
Poetry
How to make a fire
For Artsakh To make a fire, Clear rocks and stones To find earth dry enough to serve The blaze to come. Gather tinder, kindling and wood Because you need all three For the flame to […]
Community News
Detroit Community Celebrates ARF’s 129th Anniversary, Dedicates New Gym
DEARBORN, Mich.—The Detroit Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Azadamard Gomideh chose the party’s 129th anniversary celebration to unveil and dedicate the Armenian Community Center’s new gymnasium on Feb. 29. The space served as a symbol of […]