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ANC of Rhode Island Holds Instructional Workshops
PROVIDENCE, RI. (A.W.)— On May 13, the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island (ANC-R.I.) held an instructional workshop for its current and prospective members. Participants from Rhode Island...
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Genocide Education Project of R.I. Announces Recipient of 2017 Genocide...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (A.W.)— The Rhode Island branch of The Genocide Education Project recently announced the recipient of its 2017 Genocide Educator of the Year Award: Claudia Traub. The award was...
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UCLA Armenian Students’ Association Demonstrates Against the Young Turks’ Ana...
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—On May 22, the UCLA Armenian Students’ Association held a demonstration against the Young Turks’ Ana Kasparian, who was invited to speak at an event called POLITIFEST organized by...
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Professional Development Program for Lebanon’s Armenian School Teachers Launched
BEIRUT, Lebanon—On May 20, Haigazian University launched the Professional Development Program for Teachers of the Armenian Schools in Lebanon. On May 20, Haigazian University launched the Professional...
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ARF Providence Honors Liberation of Shushi and Khanasor Expedition
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (A.W.)—It does not seem like it was 25 years ago that our aspiration for the independence of Artsakh took shape with the Liberation of Shushi on May 8-9, 1992. A scene from the event...
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Istanbul Patriarchate’s General Vicar Ateshian Resigns
ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)— On May 24, Aram Ateshian, the General Vicar of the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul, officially resigned, reported Istanbul-based Agos news. Aram Ateshian For the past...
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Spend a Summer’s Evening Celebrating 50 years of Excellence in Education
By Jennifer Chelebi MANHASSET, N.Y.—The annual Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School (HMADS) Gala Dinner Dance, taking place on June 3, continues to be a staple of the social season in the Armenian...
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Nerkin Karmiraghbyur School on the Armenia-Azerbaijani Border Renovated
BERKELEY, Calif.—The Paros Foundation recently announced the completion of the third and final phase of school renovations in the village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur. Work at the school began two years ago...
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Obituary: Ida Evranian-Cecchini
Genocide survivor Ida Evranian-Cecchini (Rahanian), age 96 of Grand Haven, Mich. passed away Saturday April 1. Ida was born Jan. 1, 1921 in Armenia, to war hero Koran Rahanian. Ida Evranian-Cecchini...
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UCLA Offers Summer High School Heritage Language Program
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Center for World Languages at the University of California, Los Angeles is offering special language classes for high school students who speak, understand, and/or hear...
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Landmark Turkish Divestment Bill Passes California Assembly Appropriations...
AB 1597 Goes to Full Assembly for Historic Vote SACRAMENTO, Calif.—On May 26, AB 1597, the Divestment from Turkish Bonds Act, passed the California Assembly Appropriations Committee, clearing the way...
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Photos: May 28 Celebrations in Aleppo
ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—Thousands of community members celebrated 99th anniversary of the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia on May 28 in Aleppo. According to Aleppo-based Armenian news outlet...
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NAASR Receives $225,000 Grant from Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund
Building Transformation Scheduled to Start March 2018 BELMONT, Mass.—On May 18, the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) received a grant of $225,000 from the Massachusetts...
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Leosons Overseas Corporation Receives Presidential Award for Exports
ALBANY, N.Y.—United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross presented Leosons Overseas Corporation with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on May 22. The...
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AMAA Leadership Visits Artsakh
STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) Executive Director/CEO Zaven Khanjian recently visited Artsakh, where he met with several high-ranking officials and had the...
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Armenia Looks to Ban Smoking in Public Places
YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s Health Minister Levon Altunyan told reporters on May 31 that he had received instructions from the country’s leadership to declare a war on tobacco and to reduce the number of...
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ANCA Supporters Host Event for Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry
Senior Republican Serves on House Appropriations Committee; Leads Congressional Caucus on Religious Minorities in the Middle East PASADENA, Calif.—Friends and supporters of the Armenian National...
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ARF’s Arthur Khachatryan to be Named Shirak’s Next Governor
YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme Council of Armenia confirmed on June 2 that Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Development of Armenia Arthur...
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Obituary: Mayram Artinian
Mayram Artinian Artinian, Maryam. Survived by her husband of 61 years Missak Artinian. Beloved Mother of Setrak and Marina (Chamchyan) Artinian, Haroutiun and Maral (Hovsepian) Artinian, Vasken...
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‘The Promise’ Screened in Canadian Parliament
OTTAWA, Canada—A special screening of the Armenian Genocide-era Hollywood epic, The Promise took place on Parliament Hill on June 5. The special event, which was organized by the Canada-Armenia...
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