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Haverhill Observes Genocide with Service and Education
HAVERHILL, Mass.—An auditorium filled with 300 members of the junior class at Haverhill High School heard the story of the Armenian Genocide on April 14, capping off a rather ambitious curriculum on...
View ArticleKaligian, Mamigonian to Discuss ‘State of Denial’ at NAASR
BELMONT, Mass.—On Tues., May 6, Dikran Kaligian and Marc A. Mamigonian will give a joint lecture exploring the rhetoric and techniques of academic denial of the Armenian Genocide entitled, “The State...
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Obituary: Sano Themia Halo (1909-2014)
Sano Themia Halo, (1909-2014) one of the last survivors of the Pontic Greek Genocide in Ottoman Turkey, died peacefully at home in her sleep on April 28, 2014, just two weeks shy of her 105th...
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On the Forefront of Environmental Engagement in Armenia
Birthright Armenia Alums in Action: Armine Sargsyan, Areg Maghakian, and Lena Tashjian When it comes to Armenia’s current-day challenges, many would agree that environmental protection ranks high...
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Bandazian Receives Medal for Distinguished Service to Armenian Nation
NEW YORK—It was a farewell ceremony, organized by Armenia Fund USA in honor of Khoren Bandazian’s friend, His Excellency Ambassador Garen Nazarian, the permanent representative of the Republic of...
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Melikian, Shugaev, and Arutyunyan to Perform in NY
Artem Arutyunyan NEW YORK (A.W.)—Distinguished young musicians Nune Melikian (violin), Nikolay Shugaev (cello), and Artem Arutyunyan (piano) will perform in New York on May 31. Nune Melikian The...
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Hovannisian Gives Intercontinental Presentations
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Professor Richard G. Hovannisian, Past Holder of the AEF Chair in Modern Armenian History at UCLA, continues on an active speaking schedule. During the Remembering for the Future...
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Peabody Commemorates Genocide, Remembers Mayor Torigian
By Ani Babaian On Fri., April 25 at 10 a.m., in front of the Peabody City Hall, a flag-raising ceremony was held for the 99th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, led by Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt....
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Boston Armenian Community Celebrates May 28
WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The Boston Armenian community celebrated the independence day of the first Republic of Armenia on May 10. The event, organized by the ARF “Sardarabad” Gomideh, the Homenetmen...
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Veteran Photojournalist Harry Koundakjian Passes Away
“My future is today. I’ll always have a camera around my neck, even when I’m buried. It’s been a productive career, one rich in satisfaction and joy. Every day is still a fresh adventure.” –Harry...
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AMA to Feature Talk on ‘Architecture of Mihran Mesrobian’
WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sun., May 28, Caroline Mesrobian Hickman, Ph.D., will give a gallery talk on “TheArchitecture of Mihran Mesrobian,” beginning at 2 p.m. in the Contemporary Art Gallery, 3rd floor,...
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Armenian Museum Hosts Joint Genocide Commemoration
On Sun., April 27, the Armenian Museum of America, Inc. presented a joint commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, the Tibetan Genocide, and the genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The...
View ArticleSouth Florida Community Commemorates Armenian Genocide
Mayor of Boca Raton Proclaims April 24 as Armenian Martyrs’ Day BOCA RATON, Fla.—Last week, hundreds of members, friends, academics, clergy, and human rights activists from the South Florida...
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Lucy Ishkhanian Tankian (1934-2014)
Lucy Ishkanian Tankian passed away on April 20, 2014. An accomplished concert pianist, she was recognized internationally. Lucy generously gave her time and expertise to the artistic community through...
View ArticleNAASR to Hold 60th Annual Assembly on May 17
BELMONT, Mass.—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will hold its 60th Annual Assembly of Members on Sat., May 17, at the NAASR Headquarters, 395 Concord Ave., in Belmont....
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Experts, Students Discuss Karabagh at Tufts
MEDFORD, Mass.—Students of Tufts University’s Tavitian Scholars Program Class of 2014 organized a roundtable discussion on the Nagorno-Karabagh conflict at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy on...
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ANC-RI Commemorates Genocide with State-Wide Events, Programs
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—On the 99th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island (ANC-RI) organized a series of events that began on April 20 with the Poster program,...
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Greater Boston Community Leaders Rally Support for ANCA Telethon 2014
WATERTOWN, Mass.—Greater Boston community leaders and advocates for a strong Armenia and Artsakh (Karabagh) gathered at the home of Garo and Meline Lachinian for a special reception in support of ANCA...
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Vartan Gregorian Speaks at Hairenik Book Launch in NY
NEW YORK (A.W.)—A reception and program to launch the Hairenik Association’s new publication Voices From the Past: Excerpts from the Writings of Armenian Revolutionaries was held in New York on April...
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Syria: Love in the Time of War
Special for the Armenian Weekly Two years ago, Ani’s husband committed suicide, leaving behind a 3-year-old son and a 32-year old widow to endure the horrors of Syria on their own. To support her son,...
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