Commentary on religion, politics, and family from a New England-based community member, Stepan Piligian
I find some of our “cultural” norms as an ethnic group fascinating. We are the epitome of unity when conversing with the American public. We lead with our food, our faith and the Genocide. Public […]
We love milestones. They remind us of our accomplishments and soften the feelings of past failures. To survive through history usually means your accomplishments are greater than your shortcomings. At times, we are criticized for […]
The diaspora runs on sustainable power. Where there was little prior to the early 20th century, there are now thriving communities full of philanthropic, educational, athletic and spiritual institutions. What is the source of this […]
Many of us in America grew up with at least one picture of eternal Ararat on the wall in our family home. Somewhere in the house was a plaque or mosaic of the alphabet Mesrob […]
To put this week’s topic in context, we need to go back a few years and a few generations. All Armenians are aware that the genocide of 1915-23 changed our world forever. For 1.5 million […]
Many American Armenians live with a fear. It is not the type that causes medical concern or even impacts their livelihood. It is a future fear. Will my children and grandchildren retain their Armenian faith […]
Armenians are a proud but at times myopic people. We love to focus on the foundations of our culture, our faith, our food, our resiliency, our values, but we have trouble with our problems. The […]
As we begin a new year with hopes and dreams, let us pause to remember those who helped us get to where we are. It is called the cycle of life. We welcome with love […]
Some things in this world never change, but many things do change. In 2019, the Armenian people experienced unprecedented change both in Armenia and in the American Diaspora. Armenia has taken a major step forward […]
We live in a very fragmented world today. Here in America, our country is walled off into partisan political camps. Washington seems paralyzed by the division. This is not intended to be a biased comment. […]
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