Lilly Torosyan

Lilly Torosyan is editor of the Armenian Weekly and a member of the Armenian Nutmegger community. (That’s Connecticut nutmegs by way of Sasun walnuts). Her writing focuses on the confluence of identity, cultural continuity and language – especially within the global Armenian communities. She previously served as the assistant project manager at h-pem, an Armenian cultural platform launched by the Hamazkayin Central Executive Board, and a freelance writer in Armenia.
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‘Hai Tahd’ Down Under: Kahramanian Offers a Glimpse into Community Life and Expanding Advocacy Efforts

The Armenian community in Australia is fairly young, but as its numbers grow, so does its activism. Last October, the…

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‘Voyage to Amasia’ Premieres on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON—On July 24, Congressional Armenian Caucus co-chairman Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) hosted the screening of the poignant documentary film, “Voyage to…

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ANCA Capital Gateway Program: Paving the Way for Careers in Public Policy

Since 2003, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has sponsored the competitive Capital Gateway Program (CGP), an initiative to…

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Celebrating Armenian Literary Tradition in the Library of Congress

WASHINGTON (A.W.)–Walking through the Great Hall of the Library of Congress (LOC) in Washington, D.C., is a surreal experience. The…

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A Closer Look: The Supreme Court’s Decision on Genocide-Era Insurance Claims

The upcoming centenary of the Armenian Genocide represents an important milestone in the international movement for a truthful, just, and…

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Local Richmond Church Celebrates ANC Anniversary

RICHMOND, Va.—The 67th annual Richmond Armenian National Committee (ANC) picnic, sponsored by the ARF Gomideh, took place on June 23…

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‘Sistema Armenia’: Providing Musical Opportunities for Armenia’s Youth

El Sistema is a global initiative that aims to transform children’s lives through music. Pianist Anna Mikaelian Meschian has founded…

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Relay for Cancer Research at Harvard

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—On April 5, the American Cancer Society hosted its annual 24-hour “Relay for Life” event at Harvard University. Participants…

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Panel Discussion on ‘Being Armenian: What Does It Mean Today?’

BOSTON, Mass.—On April 25, the Boston University Armenian Students’ Association (ASA) hosted a discussion about what it means to be…

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Boston Youth Organizations Commemorate Genocide

BOSTON, Mass.—On April 23, the Armenian General Benevolent Union Young Professionals (AGBU-YT) of Boston and the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF)…

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