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Articles by Melody Seraydarian

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100 Days: The International, Legal and Philosophical Implications of the Artsakh Blockade

March 21, 2023 Melody Seraydarian 3

It is hard to believe that the blockade of Artsakh has reached this point, but it has now entered its 100th day. That means 100 days of severe shortages of food, medicine and other essential […]

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Selective Policing: Beverly Hills Police fail to protect Armenian community

February 8, 2023 Melody Seraydarian 9

The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) released a disappointing statement on Tuesday, February 7 regarding the anti-Armenian flyers that were posted throughout the city on Saturday, January 28th ahead of the Armenian Youth Federation Western […]

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Anti-Armenian hate crimes displayed in Beverly Hills

January 30, 2023 Melody Seraydarian 10

The days are passing, and the humanitarian crisis in our homeland is continuing with no end in sight. The blockade initiated by Azerbaijanis under the cloak of “environmentalism” has left 120,000 Armenians without food, medicine, […]

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A Portrait of a Diaspora: A Discussion with Little Armenias Project Founder Ruben Koulaksezian

January 10, 2023 Melody Seraydarian 4

From vibrant neighborhoods in Los Angeles and Paris to bustling businesses in Moscow and Beirut, the Armenian Diaspora is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Armenian people and their strong connection to their […]

Film

A Story of Resilience: Inna Sahakyan’s Aurora’s Sunrise is making waves in the film world

November 2, 2022 Melody Seraydarian 1

Armenians are resilient. Our stories are proof of that. Aurora’s Sunrise is one of those stories.  A dazzling blend of distinctive, watercolor-esque animation, archival footage of the film’s heroine and clips from the 1919 silent […]

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A Sound Library for the Ages: Zach Asdourian and Anaïs Gyulbudaghyan of Discotchari

October 20, 2022 Melody Seraydarian 1

You can say whatever you want about Armenian culture, but our music is objectively good: plain and simple. Discotchari understands this undeniable truth and has created an online community of musicophiles, Armenian history buffs and […]

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“Write what should not be forgotten.”

August 2, 2022 Melody Seraydarian 1

Write what should not be forgotten. — Isabel Allende  The Armenian community deals with its fair share of bad news. I wanted my column to tell the stories of our triumphs. Last month marked the […]

Food

A Slice of Home: D.C.’s Premier Armenian Café and Market, Yerevan

July 27, 2022 Melody Seraydarian 1

In the heart of the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, D.C. lies a café and market called Yerevan. An area deprived of our cuisine, Yerevan, teeming with life, is a staple for the Armenian community […]

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It’s back: The AYF’s Little Armenia Beautification Project returns after three year hiatus

May 25, 2022 Melody Seraydarian 0

LITTLE ARMENIA – On Sunday, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Hollywood “Musa Ler” Chapter hosted its annual Little Armenia Beautification Project after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members from multiple AYF chapters […]

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Countering Destruction with Creation: How Azad, a multimedia performance, changed my life

April 27, 2022 Melody Seraydarian 0

This past week, I attended a performance of Azad, starring writer, performer and co-director Sona Tatoyan, and I can confidently say that I left the playhouse a changed person. Entering the Pico Playhouse lobby for […]

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