Opinion
How much worse does it have to get?
How much worse does it have to get for you to care and for our loud voices to be heard? How bad does the current war going on between Azerbaijan and Armenia have to get […]
Armenian
Community News
MI State Rep. Mari Manoogian Lends Voice to 2020 DNC Keynote
Thousands of Armenian Americans were beaming with pride Tuesday night during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) when a certain familiar face from Michigan appeared on-screen. The chyron read in big, bold letters—MICHIGAN STATE REP. MARI […]
History
A Norwegian Hero for the Armenians
July 22 is the 60th anniversary of the death of Bodil Biørn, a Norwegian missionary who helped Armenians during three decades in three different countries. There is a commemorative plaque for her at Tsitsernakaberd in […]
Announcements
Zoravik to hold virtual public forum, ‘Black Lives Matter for Armenians’
The Black Lives Matter movement has challenged US society to recognize police violence against Blacks, as well as systemic racism in our courts, schools, businesses and cultural institutions. Four centuries of violence and systemic oppression […]
Opinion
Armenian is a beautifully unique language
Proficiency with language is not something that is simply inherited. It is also not something that magically stays with you over the years. It is something you cultivate, practice, develop, enhance and use to express […]
Opinion
Are Armenians White?
It’s a question many of us have asked, puzzled, debated, and even had heated arguments over. During this heightened national conversation about race in the US, it has become an increasingly important one for us […]
Music
Remembering Udi Harry Minassian (1937 – 2020)
The Armenian music community has lost another gentle giant, Harry Minassian. Known throughout the east coast as a prominent oud player (Middle Eastern lute, 11 strings) as well as a singer, Harry’s playing and vocal […]
Reflections
A Dedication to my Dad
I have never written anything about my dad—Nishan Salibian. In fact, I don’t think anyone has. That’s why when his only granddaughter Leeza asked me to write a tribute in his memory for Father’s Day, […]
Opinion
Black Kochari
On the first day of kindergarten in Boulder, Colorado, we gathered in a circle, and the teacher asked us to stand up, introduce ourselves and tell everyone where we were from. I stood up, and […]
ANCA News
ANCA Endorses Rep. Eliot Engel for Reelection in New York’s 16th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has endorsed Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY) in his campaign for reelection in New York’s 16th Congressional District, home to a large and vibrant Armenian American […]