Diaspora
In memory of Narek Stepanyan
Narek Stepanyan is a fallen hero from Artsakh. He was the second son of a family that I met when I went to Armenia in 2022. Narek and his family lived in Artsakh until the […]
Diaspora
Diaspora
Exclusive interview with Luis Moreno Ocampo
Today, Luis Moreno Ocampo is a name recognized by Armenians worldwide. He has been one of the most important voices in defense of the Armenian population of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). Moreno Ocampo is part of a […]
Nonprofit News
Archbishop Khacherian reaffirms strong support of ABMDR’s life-saving mission
LOS ANGELES— On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, a delegation from the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) visited Archbishop Kegham Khacherian, Prelate, at the Western Prelacy, in La Crescenta, California. The ABMDR delegation comprised members […]
AYF Olympics
A spectacular Sunday at the AYF Olympics
Sunday is the biggest day of the AYF Olympics weekend — when the bulk of the points are won and the day for track and field. Track and field events have been in each of […]
AYF Olympics
Saturday softball at the AYF Olympics
Saturday is always a fun day at the AYF Olympics. It is the chapter softball tournament accompanied by a picnic with live music and later on the Saturday night dances. We were back in Livonia […]
AYF Olympics
A full Friday at AYF Olympics
The AYF Olympics revs up quickly on Friday with golf and tennis first thing in the morning. The golfers and tennis players were up bright and early, as the shotgun start for golf was at […]
AYF Olympics
Thursday arrivals at the AYF Olympics
I love Thursday evening at the AYF Olympics. For the most part, the only people here are the local committee, the athletes who are playing golf and tennis first thing Friday morning, the Governing Body […]
AYF Olympics
Olympics eve, shirts and caps
It is Wednesday evening. Tomorrow we load up the car and drive to Detroit for the 90th AYF Olympics. It is wonderful to return to Detroit, where I grew up, for the Olympics. It is […]
Literary Corner
IALA’s Armenian books to read this summer
Looking for your next read, but can’t decide where to start? Here are four new and compelling books written by Armenian authors in a list compiled by the International Armenian Literary Alliance. From a short […]
ANCA News
ANCA Kasparian Summer Academy students shine on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Haroutioun & Elizabeth Kasparian Summer Academy welcomed 30 Armenian American high school-age students from across the U.S. to the nation’s capital, where they advocated for justice for Azerbaijan’s […]