In Sight
A Tale of Two Countries
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times…” Like the famous Dickens’ classic, we live in an age of duality. It is indeed the best with the blessings of being both […]
Diaspora
Community News
Physicians of the Soul: The Armenian Clergy in the Era of Coronavirus
Last week, I interviewed several healthcare professionals in the Armenian American community for their thoughts and recommendations on the global COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the clergy of the Armenian Church were my focus. Both Catholicoi […]
Nonprofit News
ATP Shifts Gears to Present More Online Environmental Education Resources during Crisis
Environmental education has been one of Armenia Tree Project’s major programs for the past 15 years, so when schools closed and people began following the norms of social distancing to prevent the spread of the […]
Nonprofit News
The Armenian Relief Society Mobilizes Global Emergency Relief
We are in the midst of an international emergency that is affecting all of us locally, along with significant and immediate consequences on our diaspora, our communities and our homeland. The Armenian Relief Society Central […]
Keeping the Faith
Starve Your Fear, Feed Your Faith
Unfortunately, the Coronavirus continues to make headlines with new cases reported every day. Our hearts go out to those who are infected by the virus and to their families. During difficult and uncertain days such […]
Community News
On the Front Lines: The Armenian-American Healthcare Response to COVID-19
With the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, officially labeled COVID-19, around the world, many communities have seen their lives drastically changed. The Armenian-American community is certainly no exception, and many of us regularly interact […]
ANCA News
Let’s Get a Hye Count by Marking ‘Armenian’ in 2020 Census
GLENDALE, Calif.—As the rapidly expanding COVID-19 pandemic has consumed virtually all aspects of American society, one longstanding constitutional tradition—the US Census—is also underway. Millions of American households have already received invitation letters in the mail […]
Community
At the Polls: Political Participation in a Time of Crisis
It’s been a crazy week to say the least. Seven days ago I was in class talking about memoir writing strategies and finals, and before I knew it, my university was telling all students to […]
Community
The Under the Light of the Moon Teaching Guide: A Resource for Parents and Teachers
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost two whole years since my children’s book, Under the Light of the Moon, was published. Since April 2018, I’ve had the opportunity to do countless book presentations and […]
Local Spotlight
Local Armenian Teacher, Author Becomes YouTube Sensation During COVID-19 Outbreak
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Children’s book author and St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) teacher Alik Arzoumanian has started producing virtual Armenian language storytime sessions. Arzoumanian, who is practicing social distancing at home amid the global pandemic of […]