Chasing After ‘Gumri’
We were adhering to what has become an early evening ritual most days of the week—answering the call to grandparents’ duty. The phone rings with four-year-old Cole and two-year-old Armen seeking our company for rides […]
We were adhering to what has become an early evening ritual most days of the week—answering the call to grandparents’ duty. The phone rings with four-year-old Cole and two-year-old Armen seeking our company for rides […]
Professor Yehuda Bauer, the world’s greatest authority on the Holocaust, spoke on April 23 to a sold-out crowd of over 300 students, scholars, and guests at Clark University’s Tilton Hall as part of its Center […]
WASHINGTON—Rep. James McGovern (D-Mass.-3), in protest over the expulsion of humanitarian aid missions from Darfur, was arrested this week at the Embassy of Sudan, reported the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Central Massachusetts. In 2006, […]
Over 10,000 people demonstrated at the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Fri., April 24, demanding an end to Turkey’s ongoing denial of the Armenian Genocide and voicing sharp disappointment at U.S. President Barack Obama […]
For the 24th consecutive year, Armenians converged in Times Square to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Under a bright sky and record-breaking temperatures, the enthusiastic audience listened attentively to an assemblage of […]
WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—On April 7, the Hairenik Association organized a discussion with historian and former Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau member Dr. Yervart Pamboukian from Lebanon. The event, held at the Homenetmen “Papken Suny” center […]
The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) announces the cessation of its participation in the governing coalition. We deem it necessary to explain this step in view of its political significance and consequences, and the public’s interest. […]
ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—On April 24, the Istanbul branch of the Human Rights Organization of Turkey organized an event commemorating the Armenian Genocide in Istanbul. The commemoration was held in what was formerly the “tobacco warehouse,” […]
YEREVAN (A.W.)—On Mon., April 27, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) announced that it is parting ways with Armenia’s ruling coalition, citing “insurmountable” differences in foreign policy issues. In a statement, the party condemned and deemed […]
WASHINGTON—Despite repeated statements properly characterizing the Armenian Genocide during his Senate career and a clear pledge stating that “As President, I will recognize the Armenian Genocide,” President Barack Obama today issued an April 24 statement […]
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