California

Announcements

UC Irvine Establishes Center for Armenian Studies

We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Center for Armenian Studies at University of California, Irvine.   The new Center,…

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Diaspora

Governor Newsom Denies Sassounian Parole

(ASBAREZ)—Despite a recommendation in December by the Board of Parole in favor of Hampig Sassounian’s suitability, on Tuesday, May 26…

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My Turn

COVID-19 Provided Opportunity to Pursue the Armenian Cause Online

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the traditional plans of Armenians around the world to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide…

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Culture

Comedian Mary Basmadjian Delivering the Laughs When We Need Them the Most

PASADENA, Calif.—Mary Basmadjian has mastered the art of comedic timing, especially these days.  “As comedians, we take a sad situation,…

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ANCA News

In Memoriam: Khajag Sarkissian – The Aedificator

PASADENA, Calif.—The Latin word aedificator comes as close as any word can to capturing the essence of Khajag Sarkissian. It…

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Reflections

Broken Dreams

From the moment I was told of the sudden news that my high school, AGBU Manoukian High School (AGBU MHS),…

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Community News

What Good is an Armenian Genealogy Conference?

GLENDALE, Calif.—From a very young age, George Aghjayan was interested in Armenian history. As much as he knew the general…

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Featured

The Making of ‘Under the Light of the Moon’

As a young Armenian American attending a public school in Cranston, Rhode Island, it always frustrated me that the Armenian…

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Garen Mouths Off

Graceful Giving or Pathetic Pandering?

You may have read Ara Khachatourian’s “Playground Gear at Center of Glendale City Council Race” last week. In this piece,…

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Diaspora

Remembering Adiss Harmandian

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Acclaimed Armenian singer and performer Adiss Harmandian has died. His family announced that Harmandian peacefully passed away at…

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