PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—More than 300 supporters of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) are expected to attend the 2013 ANCA Eastern Region Banquet on Sat., October 12, at the Hilton Doubletree Philadelphia hotel. The ANCA Eastern Region will once again honor an individual with its …
As the son and brother to two U.S. presidents, and a two-term governor of Florida, John Ellis “Jeb” Bush is one of the most influential figures in America today. He’s viewed as a trailblazer on the national scene, an innovator in policy and governance, and …
HACKENSACK, N.J.—Bergen County officials and local Armenian residents commemorated those who perished during the Armenian Genocide at the Bergen County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, April 24, in an annual event sponsored by the Knights and Daughters of Vartan. Taleen Babayan delivering keynote speech Attendees on …
ANCA-GW Calls for Investigation into Anti-Armenian Threat BETHESDA, Md.—The Armenian National Committee of America – Greater Washington (ANCA-GW) today called upon police and postal authorities to fully investigate and prosecute an anti-Armenian threat against an elderly Rockville couple of Armenian heritage. Image of threatening letter …
Critically acclaimed author Chris Bohjalian led a spirited and engaging book discussion about his New York Times best-selling novel The Sandcastle Girls on Thurs., April 19 at Columbia University’s Cowin Conference Center at an event hosted by the Armenian Center at Columbia University. Bohjalian speaking …
NEW YORK—Gregory J. Melikian of Phoenix, Az., will be awarded the 2013 Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO), the sponsor of the Ellis Island Medals of Honor. The 27th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony will take …
WASHINGTON—As Armenian-Americans commemorated the genocide in communities throughout the nation, ANCA Eastern Region board members and top regional activists brought the message of genocide affirmation and justice to the nation’s capital and to legislators representing the 31 states that make up the eastern region of …
Among the thousands of tourists and native New Yorkers who crisscrossed through the bustling and overflowing streets of Times Square on Sunday afternoon, April 21, there were only three individuals whose universal message of human suffering and injustice mattered most. Armenian Genocide survivors (L-R) Perouz …
OAKLAND GARDENS, N.Y.—On Sat., April 13, the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs and the Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School came together to present an “Evening of Remembrance” to commemorate the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The musical program was presented in the church …
NEW YORK—High school and college students nationwide were invited to address the question, “Why Is it Important for Schools Nationwide to Include the Armenian Genocide in the Core Curriculum?” in the 6th Annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration Essay Contest co-sponsored by Knights and Daughters of Vartan …
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