News of general interest to the Armenian-American community, as well as editorials, political analyses, regular columns, and short stories and poems.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:58:09 +0000
Viza Returns to East Coast for Special TourShows in New York City at Terminal 5 and Boston at the House of Blues
Viza, the international rock band with Middle Eastern and classical music influences, returns to the East Coast for two special acoustic performances on Fri., March 2 and Sun., March 4, at Terminal 5 in New York and the House of Blues [...]
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:54:43 +0000
Egemen Bagish: Turkey’s Minister of Genocide DenialEven though all Turkish government officials routinely deny the Armenian Genocide, one minister has turned denial into a full-time job. Ironically, as the minister for European Union affairs, Egemen Bagish has harmed Turkey’s prospects for EU membership more than any of its critics.
Egemen Bagis
Although Bagish has been making zany statements ever since his ministerial appointment [...]
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:59:15 +0000
Boyadjian Looks for Solidarity, Solace at Genocide CentennialLEXINGTON, Mass.—Let the music ring. Let it ring loud and clear, uniting Armenians across the universe.
Hayg Boyadjian envisions a pan-Armenian concert for genocide centennial.
Hayg Boyadjian can’t think of a better way to commemorate the Armenian Genocide centennial in 2015 than with music and an appreciation for the arts. After all, he says, it’s the universal [...]
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:53:15 +0000
Yegparian: Cad—Er, CAAD—and WarLast weekend was quite outdoorsy for me, but with strong political flair.
Friday started out with a hike to scout a route from Burbank to Griffith Park (in Los Angeles) for a future outing with one of Burbank’s city council members. Then, it was off to REI to check out their clearance sale for hiking and [...]
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:46:53 +0000
Roger Kupelian to Speak on ‘The Warrior Myth’ in ChicagoBy Mike Adajian
Roger Kupelian has taken a tale of bloody struggle and transcendent triumph from the 5th-century Middle East and used it as his inspiration to create the astounding reality of his latest graphic novel series and accompanying footage for his film “East of Byzantium : War Gods and Warrior Saints.” Kupelian is the Hollywood [...]
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:41:40 +0000
‘Save Teghut’ Redefines Environmental Activism in ArmeniaYoung Armenians concerned with environmental threats in Armenia created the Save Teghut civic initiative in Nov. 2007. Many participated in successful actions to save Kacharan, in the Syunik region, from harmful mining and Trchkan waterfall from destruction. These activists are not affiliated with any organization or political party and they insist on covering their expenses [...]
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:40:28 +0000
Knights, ‘Facing History’ Announce Genocide Essay ContestHigh school and college students are invited to participate in an essay contest—addressing the question “How can international recognition of the Armenian Genocide help prevent future crimes against humanity?”—to actively support the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in April 2012. One winner and two runner-ups will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges. [...]
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:34:11 +0000
AIWA to Present Workshop at UN Commission on Status of WomenNEW YORK – The United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will hold its 56thsession this year on the theme “The Empowerment of Rural Women and Their Role in Poverty and Hunger Eradication: Development and Current Challenges.” CSW sessions attract hundreds of women annually to New York from all parts of the [...]
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:25:09 +0000
Genocide Education Gaining MomentumStudents throughout the Merrimack Valley have not only shown a huge interest in Armenian Genocide education, they’re attending commemorations and theatrical productions and lobbying for recognition with a surge of letters to their Congressmen.
Wilmington High students continue to be vigilant when it comes to human rights and genocide education.
Quite the contrast to three years ago [...]
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:31:11 +0000
Raymond Kévorkian to Speak at NAASRBELMONT, Mass.—On Wed., March 14, renowned historian Raymond Kévorkian will give a lecture entitled “The Armenian Genocide: Writing the ‘Complete History’” at the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) Center in Belmont. The lecture will be given in Armenian with translation provided by Khatchig Mouradian.
Raymond Kévorkian will give a lecture entitled 'The Armenian [...]
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