As Armenians in the western diaspora, we live unique lives. Our existence as a distinct and active ethnic group should never be taken for granted. Most groups that immigrated to the United States during the […]
The title of this week’s column is a slight revision to the renowned tune by the BeeGees, “How Deep Is Your Love.” Of course, they were referring to love in human relationships, while this offering […]
My last few columns have been devoted to the concept of community. I felt the need to focus on this subject, because it is the critical manifestation of our identity as Armenians in the diaspora. […]
We all have a story to tell our children and grandchildren about our lives — where we grew up and what our experiences were during that time. In the American Armenian journey, we each have […]
We often refer to two simple terms, community and diaspora, and they are subject to significant complexity and interpretation. Our global diaspora was essentially an outcome of the atrocities from 1894-1923. There were Armenians in […]
Indeed life is fragile. On Father’s Day, a proud community celebrated with its traditional picnic on church grounds. That evening it lost two dear members to an unspeakable tragedy. Our reaction can only be described […]
There is a misconception in our communities regarding how unity manifests itself among Armenians. Many avoid the term for fear that it means a lack of diversity or the prevalence of a singular thought. Others […]
These are trying times for the global Armenian nation. Our beloved homeland continues to be threatened by a relentless enemy bent on our destruction. While Armenia searches for a formula for peace, Azerbaijan continues to […]
We are all familiar with the phrase: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Its origin is in scripture found in Acts 20:35 from the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. I remember […]
This has proven to be one of the more difficult columns to write. The current events in our global Armenian nation are intersecting with my core values, creating moral dilemmas and difficult choices. Similar to […]
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