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Mar 17, 2016
1 min

Eshoo Statement on State Department Genocide Designation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) released the following statement after Secretary of State John Kerry determined the persecution of Christians, Yezidis, and Shiite Muslims in Iraq and Syria is genocide. “Today, the United States has taken decisive and historic action by asserting that the persecution of Christians, Yezidis, and Shiite Muslims by ISIS is genocide. “This determination will elevate the incredible suffering of so many in Iraq and Syria a

Mar 16, 2016
2 min

Meg Ryan’s Film Based on William Saroyan Novel Featured at Festival

By Danielle Saroyan Armenian Agenda Associate Editor In Meg Ryan’s directorial debut, she directed and starred in a film called Ithaca, based on Armenian American William Saroyan’s novel titled The Human Comedy. This year at the Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) in Northern California, Meg Ryan will be honored with a Sonoma Salute Award at a tribute event on Thursday, March 31. The event will begin with a screening of Ithaca at 3:30 PM. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning

Feb 11, 2016
10 min

Barsamian Works to Revitalize Armenian Assembly

(L-R): Assembly Board Co-Chairman Anthony Barsamian, Assembly Regional Director Arpi Vartanian, Conan O’Brien, Assembly Board of Trustees President Carolyn Mugar, and Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Garen Nazarian at the Marriott Armenia Hotel. By Aram Arkun (The Armenian Mirror-Spectator) – Anthony J. Barsamian has become a prominent figure representing Armenian Americans today through his work with the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). As a new co-chairman of its

Dec 14, 2015
2 min

List of Assyrian, Armenian, and Other Churches Destroyed in Syria

Tel Shamiram village after the liberation (Syriac Military Council MFS). (AINA) – The following is a list of Assyrian churches and monasteries in Syria that have been destroyed by ISIS and other Muslim groups. Also included is a list of non-Assyrian churches that have been destroyed. Attacks on Christians in Syria began almost immediately after the Syrian civil war began. The attacks have targeted villages, churches monasteries and the clergy, and have been perpetrated by Al-

Dec 8, 2015
2 min

Armenian Assembly of America Mourns the Loss of Gregory Adamian

Gregory Adamian standing in front of Bentley College (Newsweek). By Danielle Saroyan Armenian Agenda Associate Editor Gregory Adamian passed away on November 21 in his home in Medford, MA at the age of 89. The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) mourns the loss of Adamian, who was a former Board of Director’s member during the Assembly’s formative years from 1973-1975 and part of the National Steering Committee in 1973. In addition to his work for the Assembly, Adamian wa

Dec 4, 2015
3 min

Armenian Alumnus Remembered

By Julissa Zavala (The Collegian) – Fresno State alumnus Dr. Harry Moordigian, Jr., whose legacy of support and generosity was fondly remembered, passed away on Nov. 11 at the age of 76. “This is the ideal type of person that gives back to the university after benefiting from the education,” said Dr. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, coordinator of the Armenian studies program. “I’m sad to see him go, because he was very much present on campus.” Moordigian was the only child of his Arm

Nov 23, 2015
4 min

An Interview with Selina Doghan on Turkey’s Elections

Selina Doghan is an Armenian member of the Turkish Parliament representing the Republican People’s Party (CHP). Interview by Arevelk.am, edited by the Armenian Assembly of America. 1. Can you comment on these elections, especially since the Justice and Development Party (AKP) secured a surprising victory? Do you think that the results mean a victory for AKP? Since the last elections, we passed through an extraordinary period. The president didn’t accept or respect the elector

Nov 11, 2015
1 min

Armenian Assembly Honors Armenian American Veterans

Over the past years, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) honored various Armenian Americans for their time serving in the United States Armed Forces. Today, on Veterans’ Day, the Assembly is sharing a series of articles about Armenian American veterans written by the Assembly staff. We hope you enjoy reading about the brave men and women who fought for our great country. Letter to Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA) regarding H.R.6392 in the 111th Congress Armenian Assembly

Nov 11, 2015
1 min

Armenian Assembly of America Salutes Our Veterans!

Armenian Americans salute our veterans. Thank you for your service and for our freedom. #Armenian #ArmenianAmerican #Veteran #VeteransDay

Sep 15, 2015
2 min

Dr. Levon Avdoyan Presents New E-Book on 500 Years of Armenian Literary Tradition at the 2015 Nation

On Saturday, September 5, Dr. Levon Avdoyan, Armenian & Georgian Area Specialist of the Library of Congress, presented a new e-book as part of the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival. The e-book, entitled “To Know Wisdom and Instruction,” contains 75 color images highlighting the varieties of the Armenian literary tradition from the era of manuscripts through the early periods of print and on to contemporary publishing. “Dr. Avdoyan continues to expand public acce

Sep 11, 2015
1 min

Armenian Americans Remember 9/11

#911 #Armenian

Aug 28, 2015
2 min

Armenian Literary Tradition Is Subject of New E-Book

In 1512, Hakob Meghapart (Jacob the Sinner) opened an Armenian press in Venice, Italy, and published an Armenian religious book, “Urbatagirk” (the Book of Fridays). The era of Armenian printing had begun. In 2012, the Library of Congress marked the quincentenary of this milestone with an exhibition titled “To Know Wisdom and Instruction: The Armenian Literary Tradition at the Library of Congress” with a companion volume compiled by the Library’s Armenian Area Specialist Levon

Aug 27, 2015
1 min

Armenian Assembly Fall Fête (Flyer)

The Assembly’s Fall Fête will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Hotel Hugo Rooftop Bar, 525 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10013 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Advance purchase only. Space is limited and tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are $100 and includes open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres. Get your tickets today! http://bit.ly/AssemblyHugoNYC #ArmenianAssemblyofAmerica #NYC #HotelHugo #Armenian #NY

Aug 11, 2015
1 min

Armenian Assembly Seeks Communications Intern

The Armenian Assembly of America is currently seeking an unpaid intern in the communications department of our Washington, D.C. office for the Fall semester of 2015. Start/stop dates are flexible (Sept-Dec). The ideal communications internship candidate will be studying/have experience in journalism, traditional and social media, video/photo editing, and strong English language proficiency. Experience with web design and HTML are preferred, but not required. The successful c

Jul 30, 2015
2 min

Armenian Americans respond to ridiculous letter published in Fresno Bee

By Taniel Koushakjian (@Taniel_Shant) AAANews Blog On July 23, 2015, Kathryn Tuell, of Kingsburg, CA, penned a ridiculous letter to the editor that was published in the Fresno Bee entitled Armenians should relax, enjoy being Americans. Her argument is that Armenian Americans should “relax” when it comes to the premeditated murder of 1.5 million of our ancestors during World War I. To Tuell, Americans voicing their First Amendment right in the face of genocide denial is simp

Jun 22, 2015
3 min

Reps. Fortenberry, Eshoo, Denham Call on White House to Direct Assistance to Persecuted Christians

By Haig Hengen (@haighengen) AAANews Blog June 22, 2015 Last week, Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) and Jeff Denham (R-CA) issued a joint statement after meeting with the White House National Security team to urge assistance to persecuted Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East. The lawmakers suggested a three-pillar approach, which follows the Armenian Assembly of America’s House Appropriations testimony earlier this year, such as huma

Jun 15, 2015
5 min

The Assembly Agenda: This Week in Washington DC: June 2-5, 2015

By Taniel Koushakjian (@Taniel_Shant) AAANews Blog June 2, 2015 Congress returns this week with a full slate, US aid to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh is under consideration, and Turkish parliamentary elections are slated for June 7. Welcome to the Assembly Agenda, your guide to Armenian American issues in Washington, DC. A lot has happened this year with the Armenian Genocide centennial commemorations taking place around the world. With everything going on, it’s easy to forget

Jun 9, 2015
2 min

Three Armenians Elected to Turkey’s Parliament in Historic Vote

(Garo Paylan, Selina Dogan, Markar Esayan) By Nick Rejebian (@nrejebbs), Assembly Public Affairs Intern AAANews Blog With 86% of Turkey at the ballot box on Sunday, three Christian Armenian candidates, Garo Paylan, Selina Dogan, and Markar Esayan, were elected to the Turkish Parliament. Garo Paylan, a founding member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), was elected in the Istanbul 3rd Region. Born in Malatya in 1972 and raised in Istanbul, Paylan began working humbly as a

May 29, 2015
1 min

WANTED: Communications intern summer 2015

The Armenian Assembly of America, Inc. is currently seeking an unpaid intern in the communications department of our Washington, DC office for June 1 – July 31, 2015. Duties include writing copy for the AAANews Blog, conducting research assignments, and attending Congressional hearings and think-tank discussions related to Armenian American issues. The ideal candidate will be studying or have experience in journalism, traditional or social media, video/photo editing, American

Apr 27, 2015
1 min

AAA's Van Krikorian Speaks at 100th Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Times Square

Armenian Assembly of American Board of Trustees Co-Chairman Van Krikorian speaks at the Times Square, New York City, New York‬ at the 100th anniversary Armenian Genocide commemoration in front of 15,000 people. #Genocide #ArmenianGenocide #NYC #Armenian #Turkey #Armenia #NY #TimesSquare