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Artsakh Weaver Rebuilds Life Through Traditional Craft
Artsakh weaver rebuilds her life through her craft
Milena Ordiyants, a master weaver from Artsakh, has rebuilt her life in central Armenia after being displaced twice in recent years. When residents of Berdzor were evacuated in August 2022, Ordiyants prioritized saving her wooden loom and weaving tools over household possessions.
Reporter's Journey Covering Armenian Athletes at White House
Chasing Armenian sports: A chaotic trip to the White House
A television reporter based in Fresno recounts the logistical challenges of covering Armenian athletes across multiple events in a single week. The journalist traveled to St. Louis for a freestyle wrestling competition featuring Armenian competitors Arman Tsarukyan and Arsen Haru
Fresno Mayor Meets Armenian President in Yerevan
Fresno Mayor, Armenian President Meet in Yerevan to Strengthen Ties
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer traveled to Yerevan to meet with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, marking a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening ties between the California city and Armenia. During the meeting, Mayor Dyer expressed appreciation for his reception, emphasizing th
Armenian EyeCare Project Honors Founder Dr. Ohanesian
AECP to honor founder and president
The Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP) will host its annual gala on November 14 in Newport Beach, California, to present Founder and President Dr. Roger V. Ohanesian with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor recognizes over 30 years of leadership building Armenia's eye care infra
Book Review: Perla Kantarjian's 'You Must Become Field'
Book Review: ‘You Must Become Field’
The Armenian Weekly reviews Lebanese Armenian poet Perla Kantarjian's debut collection "You Must Become Field," which explores themes of belonging, displacement and diaspora heritage. Moving between English, Armenian and Arabic, Kantarjian examines how Armenia, Lebanon and Englan
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Visits Armenian Genocide Memorial
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer led a delegation to visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan. The visit underscores the historical and cultural ties between the Central Valley city and Armenia, where a significant Armenian-American population resides. Fresno has long maintained st
Margaret Stepanian, Rhode Island Armenian Leader, Dies at 86
In memory of Margaret Stepanian
Margaret Stepanian, a prominent figure in the Rhode Island Armenian community, died September 23 at age 86. Born to genocide survivors Harry D. and Clara Harootunian Stepanian, she devoted much of her life to Armenian cultural and religious organizations. Stepanian worked 45 year
Armenian Qanun Musician Marianna Gevorgyan Wins ICMA Award
Qanun Virtuoso Marianna Gevorgyan Wins ICMA Best Musician Award
Armenian qanun virtuoso Marianna Gevorgyan has won the Best Musician Award from the International Council ofMusicians and Artists (ICMA), recognizing her exceptional contributions to the traditional Armenian instrument. The qanun, a plucked zither with ancient roots in Middle Eas
Asadour Santourian, Classical Music Administrator, Dies at 68
In memory of Asadour Santourian
Asadour Santourian, a prominent administrator in classical symphonic music, died peacefully on August 18 in Talent, Oregon, at age 68. Over several decades, Santourian worked with leading musicians and conductors to advance classical music. He mentored numerous Armenian artists,
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Bidrussian Jewelry Glendale
This Glendale jewelry store specializes in jewelry repair services and custom design work, with skilled craftsmen handling everything from ring resizing and stone setting to watch repair and restoration. The shop also offers appraisals, buying services for gold and diamonds, and a selection of fine jewelry pieces for purchase.
Fresno Mayor Dyer visits Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer leads delegation to Armenian Genocide Memorial
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer led a delegation to the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, accompanied by members of the Fresno City Council and Perch Apkarian, Honorary Consul of Armenia in Fresno. The group was guided by Hrachya Tashchyan, Acting Director of the Armenian Genocide M
Pashinyan Meeting With Student Group Sparks Internal Dissent
Did Pashinyan come to New York to address the U.N. or split up Armenian university students?
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's September meeting with members of the All-Armenian Student Association (ASA) in New York has generated controversy within the diaspora organization. Several ASA leaders and chapter representatives objected to the meeting, citing violations of the
Armenian American Poet Siraganian Publishes Debut Collection
Jen Siraganian’s docupoetic debut: “Everything Has Been Moved, Even the Dead”
Jen Siraganian, an Armenian American writer and former poet laureate of Los Gatos, California, has published her debut poetry collection, "Everything Has Been Moved, Even the Dead." The docupoetic work weaves together her family's history in the Middle East with her identity as a