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ABMDR participates in two pan-national medical conferences in Armenia
LOS ANGELES — In early July, 2023, the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) took part in two globally-significant medical conferences that took place in Yerevan. From July 6 through 8, ABMDR...
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Armine Afeyan Rejoins Aurora’s Team
YEREVAN — The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced that Armine Afeyan has rejoined its team as executive director. Afeyan previously held the role of director of communications for the Aurora Prize...
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Buy Armenian Announces Amb. Armen Baibourtian Joins Its Newly Created...
GLENDALE, Calif. — Buy Armenian is proud to announce that Ambassador Dr. Armen Baibourtian, who has a combined experience of 33 years in diplomacy, professorship, management, and executive leadership,...
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Erasing Stigma of Mental Health in Armenia Is Hard Work
WATERTOWN — The people of Armenia, like those of many other traditional cultures, tend to shun discussions about mental health and even if they seek help, consider speaking about it taboo. One group,...
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Podcast Brings Storytelling to Armenian Experience
BOSTON — Armenian history, unfortunately, is filled with much turmoil. The current news out of Artsakh is the latest episode in Armenian history where a devastating defeat must be endured. A new...
View ArticleExhibit Featuring Saroyan Artworks Opens at Armenian Museum Following...
By Elias Trout WATERTOWN — Following the donation of Ruben Amirian’s “Homage to Mesrop Mashtots,” a 14-foot composite work celebrating the Armenian alphabet, art collector and Museum Trustee Joan...
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AMAA’s Avedisian School Holds Graduation Ceremony
YEREVAN — “Just as a mother bird soars her nourished, winged chicks, I wish you the same to you. Follow your dream, soar boldly. Don’t slack off, don’t hesitate, don’t be lazy. Study, work, be brave....
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15th Annual Armenia Fest 2023 Raises Funds for Humanitarian Aid
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The 15th Annual Armenia Fest took place on Saturday July 22nd, at the historic Farmers Market in downtown Royal Oak Michigan. Over 2,500 attendees from across Michigan and nearby...
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Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Statement Calling for...
WASHINGTON — Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-12), David G. Valadao (CA-21), and Adam B. Schiff (CA-28) released a...
View ArticleArmenian-Americans Must Build a Christian Coalition
By Aro Hovsepyan As an Armenian-American, I can take much pride in our community’s achievements: We have built vibrant communities with wonderful churches, schools and cultural centers that...
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Tekeyan Cultural Association Delegation Participates in Reception Honoring...
BURBANK, Calif. — On Sunday, August 6, 2023, a delegation representing the Tekeyan Cultural Association attended the Divine Liturgy at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral in Burbank. Immediately afterwards,...
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Armenian Mirror-Spectator Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Twin Events in...
BOSTON — The Armenian Mirror-Spectator is proudly celebrating its 90th anniversary with two events this fall, a journalists’ panel on October 27 and a gala dinner on October 28. The events will also...
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Celebrating Six Generations of One Family’s Traditions in Fresno
(This story celebrates six generations of one Armenian family’s traditions, music and food in Fresno. In a story originally written by Harout Arakelian for their Sound Archive series, the Armenian...
View ArticleStorica’s Armenian Wine Renaissance
Discover the captivating tale of Armenian wine anew as a renaissance takes place in Armenia, with visionary winemakers reviving ancient grapes and traditions to produce vibrant wines with modern...
View ArticleRecord-Breaking Attendance at Milwaukee Fest at St. John the Baptist Armenian...
By David Luhrssen MILWAUKEE — The number of people gathered at this year’s Milwaukee Armenian Fest on July 16 had already grown large at the advertised opening time. By 11 a.m., festivalgoers were...
View ArticlePalandjians Donate $7.5 Million to Brigham and Women’s for Innovative...
BOSTON — For Peter Palandjian and Eliza Dushku Palandjian, giving to the Brigham connects them with philanthropists and friends who have come before them and pushes forward causes they care about...
View ArticleRep. Schiff Calls for Aid and Action in Artsakh Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
BURBANK, Calif. — On August 7, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh: “From the day the blockade of the Lachin Corridor...
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An Old Friend Is Back as St. Vartan Camp Director
By Taylor Manookian Gregory Special to the Mirror-Spectator Mid-June through early August is the favorite time of year for many Armenian children who attend any of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of...
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St. Mark’s Annual Armenian Fest to Take Place September 3, Features...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — St. Mark Armenian Church’s Annual Armenian Festival will be held on the church grounds on Sunday, September 3, from 12 noon to 6 p.m., 2427 Wilbraham Road in Springfield. The Fest,...
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Tekeyan School in Beirut Carries on Mission in Difficult Situation
BEIRUT — The once-mighty Armenian diasporan community of Lebanon has suffered greatly as a result of the nonstop onslaught on the country’s economy. While many have left to seek a better life abroad,...
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