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Chicago Armenians Mark 108th Anniversary of First Republic
Remembering May 28, renewing our responsibility
The Armenian community in Chicago commemorated May 28, the 108th anniversary of the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918, with a weekend of events centered on remembrance and community renewal. Homenetmen Chicago hosted a family gathering Friday evening at the A
Armenian Poet Diana Arterian Publishes Award-Winning Collection
Diana Arterian brings Agrippina’s story into the present
Diana Arterian, an Armenian-American poet based in Los Angeles, has published "Agrippina the Younger," a collection that won the Poetry Society of America's William Carlos Williams Award and was named a best poetry collection of 2025 by Electric Literature and Ms. Magazine. The b
Homenetmen New Jersey marches in Fort Lee Memorial Day parade
Homenetmen New Jersey honors fallen heroes in Memorial Day parade
Homenetmen scouts from New Jersey participated in Fort Lee's Memorial Day parade on May 25, joining thousands of community members, veterans, and local organizations to honor those who died in U.S. military service. The event also marked America's 250th anniversary. The parade in
Armenian Evangelical Church Marks 180th Anniversary with Concert
180th Anniversary of the Armenian Evangelical Church Celebrated with a Grand Concert
The Armenian Evangelical Church celebrated its 180th anniversary with a musical concert held in its sanctuary. The event, organized by the community, featured an evening of classical music performances. According to Massis Post, the concert drew attendees who gathered to commemor
Armenian Community Joins Watertown Memorial Day Parade
Veterans, community groups participate in Watertown Memorial Day parade
Members of Watertown, Massachusetts' Armenian community participated in the city's annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25, honoring current and former armed forces members. The parade began at noon at Watertown City Hall, proceeding along Waverley Avenue and Orchard Street
Building Knowledge to Strengthen Armenian Communities
The invisible enemy: The case for an informed community
An Armenian Weekly contributor reflects on growing up in a small parish in Indian Orchard and the importance of informed community participation. The author describes how limited resources in smaller Armenian communities necessitated active involvement from all members, providing
Singer Heriknaz Poloyan Carries Armenian Musical Traditions
Heriknaz Poloyan and the spirituality of Armenian song
Heriknaz Poloyan, a vocalist specializing in Armenian ethnographic and traditional songs, approaches her work as a sacred responsibility to preserve her nation's cultural heritage. Raised in a musically rich household where her mother, grandmother, and brother instilled Armenian
Benefactor Donates Medical Equipment to Armenian Hematology Center
Mikael Vardanyan donated medical equipment amounting to 127 million drams to the Hematology Center
Mikael Vardanyan has donated medical equipment valued at 127 million drams to the pediatric department of Yerevan's Yolyan Hematology and Oncology Center. The donation was announced on June 1, International Children's Rights Protection Day. The advanced equipment will enable earl
AYF Albany Chapter Hosts Second Annual Talent Show
AYF Albany “Shoushi” Chapter hosts second annual talent show
The Armenian Youth Federation Albany "Shoushi" Chapter held its second annual talent show on April 18 at Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church in Troy, New York. The event featured 12 young performers showcasing singing, dancing, and instrumental music, while raising funds for the
Armenian Coffee Cup Reading Tradition Reaches Houston
Armenian coffee cup readings come to Texas
Ani Carla Kalafian, a Houston-based practitioner of Armenian coffee cup reading, is bringing the traditional cultural practice to Texas through pop-up events. Kalafian, who grew up in the Bay Area and spent time in Armenia, learned the art from her family and has since developed
Armenian Art Therapists Publish First Field Textbook
Two voices, one field: Shaping art therapy in Armenia
Two art therapists, Karine Khachaturyan and Tatev Harutyunyan, have published "Basics of Art Therapy: Art as a Path to Healing," the first comprehensive textbook on art therapy written in Armenian. The book, completed after two years of collaborative work, addresses a significant
Armenian Sports News Secures White House Credentials for UFC Event
How Armenian Sports News reached the White House
Armenian Sports News (ASN), an independent digital outlet founded in 2021, has secured dual media credentials to cover UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14. The event, part of the nation's 250th-anniversary celebrations, represents a major milestone for the platform foun