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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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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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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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Over $33,000 Raised for ARS Stepanakert Soseh Kindergarten
BURBANK, Calif.—Members and supporters of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harout and Vicky Marashlian on June 4 for a fundraising luncheon which raised over...
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$10 Million for Armenian Genocide Curriculum Included in Proposed California...
Additional $3 Million Included for Armenian-American Museum SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Senator Anthony Portantino announced that the Armenian Genocide Education curriculum implementation and...
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California Assembly Member Friedman Welcomes Armenian Genocide Museum Funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Assembly member Laura Friedman announced that the 2017-2018 California State Budget, which was passed by both the State Assembly and Senate on June 15, includes $3...
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California Approves Millions for Armenian Museum and Genocide Education;...
GLENDALE, Calif.–The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) praised California Legislators for their efforts in securing funding for the Armenian American Museum and statewide...
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Over $17,000 Raised for ARS Javakhk Fund in Student Coin Bank Drive
GLENDALE, Calif.—Through the efforts of Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Armenian one-day and day schools and students throughout the Western United States, the ARS Javakhk Fund’s 2017 coin bank drive...
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Rep. Rohrabacher Says Turkish Government is a Threat to Freedom Loving People...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The Armenian National Committee of America-Orange County chapter (ANCA-OC) recently commended Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) for his principled leadership in calling...
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Adam Schiff and Nine Congressional Colleagues Urge State Senate to Pass...
WASHINGTON—Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and nine of his Congressional colleagues from California sent a letter this week to California State Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin De León in support of...
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Western Prelacy Appoints Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan Vicar General
LA CRESCENTA, Calif.— The Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America announced on June 20 that during the first joint session of the Religious and Executive Councils presided by...
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California State Senators Portantino and Wilk Urge Senate Support for Turkey...
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Senators Anthony Portantino and Scott Wilk sent a letter to their colleagues in the California State Senate on June 27, urging them to support AB 1597, which calls...
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Mixer Highlights Local Artists in Lead-Up to 20th Arpa International Film...
GLENDALE, Calif.—Arpa Foundation for Film, Music, and Art (AFFMA) kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrations with a fabulous mixer held at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale on June 22. The event...
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Armenian Evangelical Secondary School of Anjar’s Diamond Anniversary...
GLENDALE, Calif.—An evening of celebration and joy marked the 75th anniversary of the Armenian Evangelical Secondary School of Anjar, Lebanon, and the birthday of German missionary, Schwester (Sister)...
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Dr. Vergine Madelian Honored by U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman
LOS ANGELES— On July 5, during a ceremony at his office in Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) honored Dr. Vergine Madelian with a Special Congressional Recognition, in...
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Ferrahian Students to Perform Berberian’s ‘The Pink Elephant’
The arts in schools have always been underestimated. Outside the realm of academics, the focus seems to be heavily placed on sports or extracurricular activities that polish résumés for soon to be...
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ANCA-WR Brings Community Leaders Together for Meeting with Congresswoman...
LOS ANGELES—Leaders and supporters of the Armenian National Committee of America—Western Region (ANCA-WR) joined together to meet with Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D- Hawaii), a member of the House...
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Deacon Khatchig Shannakian Ordained to the Priesthood as Reverend Father Movses
GLENDALE, Calif.—Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy, conducted the ordination and consecration of Deacon Khatchig Shannakian to the priesthood, renaming him Rev. Fr....
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Glendale’s Americana at Brand Rejects Genocide Documentary Billboard
GLENDALE, Calif.—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Glendale chapter has learned that the producers of Architects of Denial, a documentary film about the Armenian Genocide, were denied...
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