Horizon Armenian TV’s Manoug Seraydarian speaks with AYF Western Region Hai Tahd Committee Chairman Shant Hagopian on the recently launched “Teachathon 252″ – an AYF regional campaign to educate, motivate and activate community members in support of the Armenain Genocide resolution, H.Res.252.
Sarkisian Discusses Protocols, Genocide Recognition on Al Jazeera
YEREVAN –In an interview with the Al Jazeera News Network conducted on Feb. 12, Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian said he “absolutely” wants President Barack Obama to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Answering a question about Obama’s campaign pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide, Sarkisian said Obama had followed up on his pledge but “not to the…
AYF Barahandes to Feature Harout Live in Hollywood on March 26
The AYF will celebrate its 77th anniversary on March 26 with a special Barahantes featuring Armenian pop sensation Harout Pampoukjian at Hollywood’s Landmark Music Box.
Kurdish Activist Kani Xulam Shares Struggle Against Turkish Oppression
Speaking at an evening of remembrance for slain Turkish Armenian journalist, Hrant Dink, Kani Xulam, the Executive Director of the American Kurdish Information Network, discusses human rights violations in Turkey and gives voice to the countless activists there fighting against injustice.
Update 252: ANCA Discusses Genocide Resolution, Clinton Meeting
Horizon’s Paul Chaderjian speaks with ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian on the recently announced March 4th Armenian Genocide resolution vote in the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Hamparian urged community calls to Congressional offices and spotlighted the latest threats by Turkey’s Foreign Minister Davutoglu on Congressional consideration of the human rights issue.
Maria Titizian Spotlights “Repat Warriors” in Armenia
Horizon’s Paul Chaderjian speaks with journalist, editor and Socialist International Vice-President Maria Titizian on her decision to repatriate with her family to Armenia almost 10 years ago. Titizian, now a columnist for Asbarez honored, repatriot compatriots in an article titled “Repat Warriors” – now amongst the most popular Asbarez articles.
Take Action: Armenian Genocide Resolution Committee Vote on March 4th
ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian urges Armenian American community and anti-genocide activists to rally for passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution by the House Foreign Affairs Committee on March 4, 2010.
Obama’s $40 Million for Armenia and ANCA’s Response
HOLLYWOOD–Horizon 180’s Paul Chaderjian talks to ANCA Exec. Director Aram Hamparian about President Barack Obama’s fiscal year 2011 foreign aid request of $40 million for Armenia, the status of the Armenian Genocide resolution and the latest Azerbaijani government lobby efforts in Arizona and Colorado. Hamparian encouraged Armenian Americans to work with the ANCA to increase…
ANCensus2010.org: It’s In Our Hands
Horizon 180’s Paul Chaderjian speaks with ANCensus2010.org spokeswoman Tamar Yardemian Baboujian on the project and opportunities for community groups to get involved in ensuring an accurate count in the 2010 Census.
Young Activists Raise $361 for Haiti Relief Selling Hot Chocolate
The images of the disaster in Haiti are being broadcast to all corners of the world, and folks of all ages are worried, concerned, and saddened by the events unfolding after last week’s 7.0 earthquake.