Poem: Pater
“Come,” he said, Taking me by the hand And leading me towards The clear, visible horizon, and Beyond it, as it turned invisible, Onwards, through sunflower fields Moonlit trees and many galaxies Of fireflies frozen as stars Pointing to countless Other horizons… “It’s all yours,” he said, “But keep in mind, son, “The mere blind […]
Armenian EyeCare Project’s 52nd Medical Mission to Armenia a Success
AECP Opens Regional Eye Clinic in Spitak, Hosts International Conferences After an action-packed 10 days in Armenia, the Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP) has completed its most recent Medical Mission to the country—marking its 52nd trip to the motherland since the organization was founded nearly 25 years ago. AECP Founder Dr. Roger Ohanesian trains ophthalmology resident […]
Turkey’s Pattern of Aggression
By Nayiri Partamian On July 14, just 24 hours prior to a coup attempt in Turkey and Erdogan’s authoritarian crackdown continuing to this day, Armenian, Greek, Cypriot and other people of good conscience gathered on Capitol Hill to remember an aggression of a different sort—the 42nd “Black Anniversary” of Turkey’s invasion and ongoing illegal […]
AMAA to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of ‘In the Spirit of Giving’ Gala
Some of the members of the Boston area AMAA Orphan and Child Care Committee members getting ready for their 25th anniversary of ‘In the Spirit of Giving’ Gala event. WELLESLEY, Mass.—The Boston area Orphan and Child Care Committee of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its […]
Sarkisian: Armenia’s Problems Will Not Be Solved through Violence or Arms
YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s President Serge Sarkisian held a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Aug. 1, to discuss the recent occupation of a Yerevan police station and the political situation in the country. Armenian President Serge Sarkisian held a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Aug. 1, to discuss the recent occupation of a Yerevan police […]
NAASR to Transform its Headquarters Into a Global Center
BELMONT, Mass.—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will be undertaking a $2.5 million, top-to-bottom renovation of its aging building in Belmont, Mass., to transform it into a welcoming hub for scholars and Armenians and non-Armenians alike, as NAASR meets the challenges of best serving its mission in the future. Since purchase in […]
HRW: Police Used Excessive Force at Yerevan Protest
Stun Grenades, Beatings; Protesters, Journalists Injured YEREVAN (HRW)—Armenian police used excessive force against peaceful protesters on July 29, 2016 and assaulted journalists reporting on the demonstrations, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Aug. 1. Police used stun grenades, which wounded dozens of demonstrators and some journalists, some severely. The police also beat journalists and protesters […]
The 2016 Yerevan Protests and the Armenian Genocide Connection
For two weeks now, crowds have occupied Yerevan neighborhoods, resulting in several confrontations with riot police. Although the protests were sparked by the takeover of a police station by a militant group, it would be wrong to interpret the public reaction as loyalty to the individuals who have committed what can objectively be called a […]
A Living Legacy of Community Service and Sacrifice
The ANCA’s Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program For well over a decade now, recent university graduates from across the U.S. have, following the example of the late Hovig Apo Saghdejian, given back to the Armenian community and cause by participating in the Armenian National Committee of America’s (ANCA) unique Washington, DC job placement and […]
ARF: There is a Way Out
ARF Supreme Council Calls for Settlement ‘Exclusively by Peaceful Means’; Warns that Incident Can Lead to the Disunity of Armenians YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme Council of Armenia released a statement on July 22, regarding the ongoing hostage situation at a Yerevan police station. “Qualitative changes are necessary, but extremist thought does not […]