Diaspora History from Armenian Listing
Daily Armenian community news, holiday explainers, business spotlights, and diaspora history. 52 articles published.
Ararat Kebab Truck
Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
Armand Alaverdian is a pianist based in Los Angeles offering live music for weddings, special events, and private functions. He also provides piano instruction for students of various skill levels. With a perfect rating from clients, he brings professional musicianship to celebrations and educational settings throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Analysis: Israel's Recognition of Armenian Genocide
Israel and the Weaponization of the Armenian Genocide
An opinion piece from Massis Post examines Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, questioning the motivations behind the acknowledgment. The article argues that Israeli recognition of the 1915 Armenian Genocide—in which Ottoman forces killed approximately 1.5 million Arme
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, Armenian Genocide Survivor, Dies at 111
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, one of the last Armenian Genocide survivors, dies at 111
Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, one of the last surviving Armenian Genocide witnesses, died at age 111. Born in Ainteb, she was forced to flee with her family at age 8 during the 1915 genocide, eventually settling in Aleppo, Syria. There she married violinist and composer Hovannes V
Mary Vardanyan, Armenian Genocide Survivor, Dies at 112
Mary Vardanyan, one of the last survivors of Armenian Genocide, dies at 112
Mary Vardanyan, one of the last known survivors of the Armenian Genocide, has died at age 112. Born in Aintab, Cilicia, Vardanyan's earliest memories were shaped by the genocide. She and her family sought refuge in Aleppo, where she continued practicing traditional carpet weaving
Armenian-American Family History Traces Immigrant Experience
‘A Willingness of the Heart’
A personal essay explores one Armenian-American family's experience navigating between Old World tradition and American assimilation in the 20th century. The author reflects on memories of his immigrant grandparents, Levon Nazareth Bohjalian from Kayseri and Haigoohi Sherinian fr
Remembering Armenian Tragedies: Why We Cannot Forget
What we remember
An opinion piece in The Armenian Weekly argues that Armenians must continue to remember historical and recent tragedies rather than moving forward without acknowledging the past. The author reflects on personal family history, including great-grandparents who survived the genocid
Rerooted Archive Submits Evidence to International Criminal Court
Carving pathways to justice
Rerooted Archive, a global oral history initiative founded by Anoush Baghdassarian and Ani Schug, has submitted legal evidence and firsthand testimonies to the International Criminal Court regarding the displacement of Armenians from Artsakh. The organization, which began in 2017
Armenian Church Records Preserve Immigrant Heritage in America
Armenian church registers and the reconstruction of immigrant lives in America
Armenian church sacramental records offer valuable genealogical resources for tracing immigrant ancestry, complementing civil documentation for the first generation of Armenians who settled in the United States. Unlike birth and death certificates, baptismal and funeral records m
Israeli Government Formally Recognizes Armenian Genocide
Israeli government unilaterally votes to recognize Armenian Genocide
Israel's government voted unanimously on Sunday to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide, following a resolution proposed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. The resolution acknowledges the genocide committed against the Armenian people during the final years of the Ottoman Empi
Armenian Genocide Recognition Efforts in Australia Examined
The Armenian Genocide and the pursuit of recognition in Australia
An article in The Armenian Weekly examines how descendants of genocide survivors in Australia have transformed inherited trauma into sustained advocacy for recognition. The piece explores how survivors' fragmented memories and silences shaped subsequent generations, who took on r
Lavash Food Truck
Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
Armand Alaverdian is a pianist based in Los Angeles offering live music for weddings, special events, and private functions. He also provides piano instruction for students of various skill levels. With a perfect rating from clients, he brings professional musicianship to celebrations and educational settings throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Armenian Americans served with patriotism during World War II
The Armenian American community during World War II: Patriotism amid anxieties
During World War II, approximately 18,000 Armenian Americans served in the U.S. armed forces, eager to demonstrate patriotism and counter "foreigner" stereotypes directed at ethnic minorities. However, their experience differed from other American soldiers due to their parents' b
Securing the Zoryan Institute for Future Generations
Guardians of Memory: Why the Zoryan Institute Must Be Secured for Future Generations
An opinion piece by Bedross Der Matossian argues for the preservation and financial security of the Zoryan Institute, an Armenian research and educational organization. The article, published in Massis Post, examines the institute's historical significance and its role in documen
Archiving Richard Hovannisian's Legacy in Yerevan
Preserving and propelling Richard G. Hovannisian’s legacy
A team in Yerevan is cataloging the personal library of late UCLA professor Richard G. Hovannisian, comprising approximately 10,000 books on Armenian history and related subjects. The author, an Armenian Weekly editor, reflects on Hovannisian's profound influence on Armenian dias