There have been reports that President Biden today will declare the Ottoman Empire’s killing of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians during World War I a genocide — making him the first sitting U.S. president to do so.
@lila_seidman reports: latimes.com/california/sto…
@lila_seidman reports: latimes.com/california/sto…
It would be a groundbreaking act, delivering on decades of hard-fought activism by Armenians around the world.
Much of that movement has been centered in Southern California, home to America’s largest Armenian diaspora community. latimes.com/california/sto…
Much of that movement has been centered in Southern California, home to America’s largest Armenian diaspora community. latimes.com/california/sto…
“All the usual emotions that accompany April 24, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day — anger, sadness, frustration, isolation, honor and more — will be on display Saturday, but this year in an intensified fashion,” writes @michaelkrik. latimes.com/opinion/story/…
Breaking: President Biden has formally recognized the killing of more than 1 million Armenians as genocide latimes.com/politics/story…
The decision is a victory for Armenian diaspora communities, notably in Southern California, that have spent decades fighting for such recognition only to be repeatedly disappointed by previous presidents. latimes.com/politics/story…
“President Biden’s affirmation of the Armenian Genocide marks a critically important moment in the arc of history in defense of human rights,” said Bryan Ardouny, executive director of the Armenian Assembly of America. latimes.com/politics/story… 
"What’s important is the truth and an honest recognition of history. Biden needs to call the Armenian genocide by its name," the Times Editorial Board wrote earlier this month (via @latimesopinion) latimes.com/opinion/story/…
Lori Mesrobian was born into activism. As a 4-year-old, she attended genocide recognition rallies in the streets of L.A., her hometown.
As far back as her memory stretches, she recalls her family’s active participation in Armenian organizations. latimes.com/california/sto…
As far back as her memory stretches, she recalls her family’s active participation in Armenian organizations. latimes.com/california/sto…
For years, Salpi Ghazarian, the director of USC’s Institute of Armenian Studies, has worked to “prove that my grandmother’s story is not a lie.” latimes.com/california/sto…
Linda Khachek, a Goleta resident who is the descendant of survivors, agrees that there’s something comforting about the prospect of naming the horrors. latimes.com/california/sto…
An annual protest at the Turkish Consulate in Beverly Hills demanding that Turkey recognize as genocide the events that began 106 years ago will go forward today.
Marches will continue until Turkey’s acknowledgment comes, an activist said. latimes.com/california/sto…
Marches will continue until Turkey’s acknowledgment comes, an activist said. latimes.com/california/sto…
Hasmik Burushyan, a leader in the Armenian Youth Federation in California, said she felt relief when Biden made the announcement.
“It was long overdue,” she said. “But I know our ancestors can have some sort of peace today.” latimes.com/politics/story…
“It was long overdue,” she said. “But I know our ancestors can have some sort of peace today.” latimes.com/politics/story…
What’s behind Armenians’ long battle to secure a U.S. designation of genocide?
@LauraKingLAT breaks down what a change in the official U.S. stance could mean: latimes.com/world-nation/s…
@LauraKingLAT breaks down what a change in the official U.S. stance could mean: latimes.com/world-nation/s…
Alex Galitsky of the Armenian National Committee of America said he hopes Biden goes further by shifting U.S. foreign policy to defend Armenia against Azerbaijan, its regional enemy for decades. latimes.com/politics/story…
Sophia Armen of L.A. remembers the family members and survivors who did not live to see this day.
“I lived with my aunt who went through it and who told us about it growing up,” she said. “She passed away and I just wish she was here to hear about it.” latimes.com/california/sto…
“I lived with my aunt who went through it and who told us about it growing up,” she said. “She passed away and I just wish she was here to hear about it.” latimes.com/california/sto…
“Each year on this day, we remember the lives of all those who died in the Ottoman-era Armenian genocide and recommit ourselves to preventing such an atrocity from ever again occurring,” President Biden said in a statement earlier today. latimes.com/politics/story…
There have been celebrations and demonstrations across L.A. County today.
Hundreds of activists gathered outside the Turkish Consulate on Wilshire Blvd, waving Armenian flags and wearing buttons with the message “Genocide denied genocide repeated.” latimes.com/california/sto…
Hundreds of activists gathered outside the Turkish Consulate on Wilshire Blvd, waving Armenian flags and wearing buttons with the message “Genocide denied genocide repeated.” latimes.com/california/sto…
Nora Hovsepian said she felt as though a weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
“This is something that has been passed down for generations. My grandmother told me, ‘You need to go fight for this. Fight for our family. Fight for our people.’” latimes.com/california/sto…
“This is something that has been passed down for generations. My grandmother told me, ‘You need to go fight for this. Fight for our family. Fight for our people.’” latimes.com/california/sto…
At Glendale’s Verdugo Park this afternoon, a group of Armenian Americans gathered to mark the day of remembrance.
“The pain is in all of Armenians’ hearts, and we’ll never forget,” said Samo Davtyan, who attended the event with his daughter. latimes.com/california/sto…
“The pain is in all of Armenians’ hearts, and we’ll never forget,” said Samo Davtyan, who attended the event with his daughter. latimes.com/california/sto…
Tika Kendikyan said Biden’s words give her hope that help is on the way for her beloved country.
His acknowledgment could help prevent other atrocities, she said. latimes.com/california/sto…
His acknowledgment could help prevent other atrocities, she said. latimes.com/california/sto…
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