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Armenians in America

President Joe Biden’s official recognition of the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire more than a century ago has been greeted by celebrations from Armenian Americans. While the nation has yet to feel the repercussions of such a bold statement on our geopolitical relations with Turkey, it is a time to remember the contributions of the Armenian diaspora in the nation’s socio-cultural life from art, music, food and politics. Learn more about the genocide and how the experiences of the Armenian diaspora has shaped the nation.

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Throughout 2015, the Hammer Museum will host programming pertaining to the Armenian diaspora, featuring a film based on the story of Armenian Genocide survivor Aurora Mardiganian.
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L.A.-based producer Bei Ru's new album, "Saturday Night at the Magic Lamp" features a mix of Armenian sounds with modern disco and hip-hop beats.
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Esteemed radio host Art Laboe has spent decades taking song dedications and creating a space for inclusion and diversity. With his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 89-year-old Armenian American radio personality has no plans to retire a...
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Nestled in the foothills of Altadena lies the infamous 48-acre art junkyard "Zorthian Ranch," built by Armenian Genocide survivor Jirayr Zorthian.
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As Armenian-born Vera Arutyunyan struggled to adapt to her new home in the Los Angeles, she turned to painting to express her innermost emotions.
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Laboe came to El Monte because regulations in the city of Los Angeles did not allow public dances for patrons under 18, who formed the core of Laboe's audience.
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For Artbound's new "Where I'm From" series, we talk with Los Angeles musician Serj Tankian.
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