Taxi Drivers Protest Santa Monica Exclusion
As one of the prime markets for taxi service in Southern California, Santa Monica has long been the home for local Armenian businesses and drivers trying to make a living. But that might soon change.
AYF France Confronts Saakashvili on Javakhk
On his recent visit to France, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili gave a talk at the Paris Institute of Political Science, where he sought to paint a picture of his regime being a bastion of democracy in the Caucuses.
VIZA to Rock Key Club on June 19; Concert to Highlight Armenian American Issues
In April, the AYF teamed with local band VIZA to put on an April 24 social justice concert to raise awareness of the Armenia Genocide. The event was a great success thanks to our members and community supporters and raised unprecedented amounts of money for two Armenian orphanages. VIZA is now gearing upp for a big show on Saturday, June 19 and they need community support. The concert will take place at the Key Club, located on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood and the show begins at 8:00pm.
ARF Remains Resolute on Regime Change
On June 6, the ARF concluded its 15th Supreme Assembly in Armenia. The assembly and the newly-elected governing body of the party have made no qualms about the need for fundamental change in the government and society of Armenia.
Moments Captured in Time: Photography from Armenia and the Diaspora
Expressing yourself is probably one of the most important things you can do in your life. Photography is magic. Since it started about 200 years ago it still hasn’t left us. Mediums like film and music owe a lot of their method to photography. For me personally, I love capturing moments, things that move, things that need to stand still to be more appreciated. To me photography is all about the details.
Never Want to See…
Recently a stream of Armenian-on-Armenian violence has captured headlines in Southern California. Among the most tragic is the story of Mike Yepremyan, a 19 year old Armenian who was shot to death in a Sears parking lot in North Hollywood by another Armenian after they argued about a text message.
Through the Lens: Culture & Purpose in Today’s Armenian Reality
There are hundreds of young, talented Armenians exploring the bounds of art and identity through countless means including music and film. They interpret culture through their own individual lens. Haytoug sat down with some of these creative individuals to explore their thoughts on culture and identity.
A 21st Century Zartonk: An iRevival in the Modern Age of iFedayees
At twenty-four minutes past four o'clock on the afternoon of April 24, a war for cultural survival wages on the streets of this metropolis. In the fight of their lifetime are young Armenians on the sidewalks of Wilshire, changing the rules, questioning Baby Boomer values, inventing a new movement, and sending a message to the world that justice will be served and their ancient culture will survive and thrive.
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Taxi Drivers Protest Santa Monica Exclusion
As one of the prime markets for taxi service in Southern California, Santa Monica has long been the home for local Armenian businesses and drivers trying to make a living. But that might soon change....
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Interviews
Alexis Ohanian Gains Perspective in Yerevan
Reddit is the brainchild of Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian, who started the site fresh out of college in 2005. When I first googled Reddit...
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Never Want to See…
Recently a stream of Armenian-on-Armenian violence has captured headlines in Southern California. Among the most tragic is the story of Mike Yepremyan, a 19 year...
A 21st Century Zartonk: An iRevival in the Modern Age of iFedayees
95 years of questioning the reality of planned, brutal mass executions, the ethnic cleansing of a people from their place is far too long. Up...
Անապատի Օրագրից
Հմուտ էր դահիճը. Լավ էր մտածել, շատ էր փորձարկել, անվերջ երազել, Թե ինչպես է պետք վերջ դնել կյանքի այնպես, որ մինչեւ հոգին մարմինը լքի, անվերջ գալարվի, Որ...
Honoring Our Martyrs by Saving the Living
There are more than 10 million Armenians scattered throughout the world, including the almost 3 million in the Motherland. Even though we are all Armenian,...
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Arts & Culture
Moments Captured in Time: Photography from Armenia and the Diaspora
Expressing yourself is probably one of the most important things you can do in your life. Photography is magic. Since it started about 200 years ago it still hasn’t left us. Mediums like film and...
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Book Review
‘Yes We Have’: Stories of Armenian-American Discoveries
Stepan Partamian’s “Yes We Have” is not a single story but a compilation of various stories about the incredible Armenians who changed American history through...
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Editorial
Cut My Branches, Burn My Leaves, But You Will Never Touch My Roots.
It is not uncommon to hear certain pundits sound off about how Armenians are too ‘hung up’ on the Genocide. It is said that 1915 has become the sole ‘obsession’ of Armenians, especially in the Diaspora. Whether discussing genocide resolutions or the recent Turkey-Armenia Protocols, Armenians are told they need to “move beyond” the Genocide issue and put more emphasis on things like culture or helping the homeland. Sadly, at times, it is fellow Armenians pontificating these notions. ...
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