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ACTION ALERT: Urge Boston Mayor to Rescind Anti-Armenian Proclamation

This week, Mayor Marty Walsh signed a proclamation declaring February 26, 2021 as “Khojaly Commemoration Day” in Boston (see below). The mayor’s proclamation makes many one-sided statements denigrating Armenians, in reference to the first war over Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), while ignoring not only the long and complicated history of the conflict, but also whitewashing Azerbaijan’s persecution of Armenians over the last hundred years. The mayor’s proclamation is most disturbing in light of Azerbaijan’s and Turkey’s recent war on Artsakh, from September 27 to November 9, 2020, where an estimated five thousand Armenians were killed and a hundred thousand Armenians turned in (more...)

ANCA-ER, GenEd Project to host workshop for teachers

The ANCA Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) in partnership with The Genocide Education Project will host a free Zoom webinar on March 11, 2021 at 7:30pm EST. Although the workshop is geared toward history and social studies teachers, all registered attendees will be provided teaching aids and have the opportunity to ask the presenters questions during the workshop. The program will be broadcast live on the ANCA-ER Facebook page. In the fall of 2020, Azerbaijan, aided by Turkey, attacked the ethnic Armenian region of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh). The Armenians of Artsakh, who had been placed within Azerbaijan’s control during the years of t (more...)

ANCA Eastern Region Announces Rescheduled 14th Annual Virtual Gathering

In response to the unprovoked Azerbaijani and Turkish attacks on Artsakh, the Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region postponed its 14th annual ANCA-ER online gala this past October and recently rescheduled it for Thursday, February 25 at 8 pm EST. Viewers are invited to join the ANCA-ER’s Justice for Artsakh: A Virtual Gathering to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and honor those who have worked tirelessly for the Armenian cause. Masters of Ceremonies Jon and Pete Najarian, co-founders and authors of Market Rebellion,Follow the Smart Money and often seen on CNBC will lead the region as it honors dedicated activists including ANCA Eastern Region's Vahan Cardashian (more...)

2020 Year In Review

Despite the challenges we all faced in 2020, the ANCA Eastern Region was actively engaged in its mission -- advancing the policy priorities of Armenian-Americans across the Eastern United States through grassroots advocacy. We began the year with a focus on Artsakh and due to the unprovoked attacks, continued it throughout the year including state and city-level advocacy resulting in awareness and recognition of Artsakh across the region. Although we were forced to take many of our events online and re-imagine our approach due to Covid-19, we hosted several virtual events using the Facebook Live platform which allowed us to engage with our communities and many more since our boundaries we (more...)

ANC of NY and Rep. Meng Discuss Importance of Ongoing U.S. Aid to Artsakh

Queens, NY -Representatives from the Armenian National Committee of New York met with House Appropriations Committee member Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY-6), to discuss the vital role of continued U.S. aid to Artsakh, as the Committee prepares to present its version of the Fiscal Year 2021 foreign aid bill next week.

Participating in the July 2nd Zoom meeting were ANC of NY chair Nazareth Markarian, constituents Neiri Amirian of Forest Hills, NY and Tamar Harutunian, Esq. of Flushing, NY, as well as ANCA Government Affairs Director Tereza Yerimyan and ANCA Eastern Region Communications Director Tamar Gregorian. (more...)

ANCA Supporters Host Nationwide Virtual Reception Honoring U.S. Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, DC – Friends, supporters, and leaders of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) joined together virtually on Sunday, June 28 with U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) to honor his long-standing legislative leadership on Armenian American issues.

Consistent with Covid-19 health guidelines, the virtual reception was hosted on Zoom by ANCA National Board Member Ani Tchaghlasian, ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian, distinguished attorneys and ANCA supporters John Shahdanian from Old Tappan, New Jersey, Joseph Ariyan from northern New Jersey, as well as ANC of New Jersey activists James and Maral Sahagian. (more...)

ANCA Eastern Region Initiates #60for60 Fundraising Campaign

Watertown, MA – The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region has initiated a fundraising campaign seeking a $60 pledge in honor of the region’s 60 years of activism. The #60for60 campaign kicked off on Monday, May 4, and capitalizing on the momentum of the global giving movement #GivingTuesdayNOW will continue throughout the month of May.

Over the course of the past six decades, the ANCA Eastern Region and its activists have fought relentlessly to bring Armenian American priorities to the forefront of the national conversation in the United States, ensuring that the region’s representatives understand and support the issues impacting Armenian Americans. (more...)

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ANCA-ER, GenEd Project to host workshop for teachers
02/10/2021

ANCA Eastern Region Announces Rescheduled 14th Annual Virtual Gathering
02/06/2021

Ohio to Consider Legislation Recognizing Artsakh
11/02/2020

ANCA Shares With Churches Across Ohio News of Local Congressman Backing Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Campaign Against Armenians
11/01/2020

ANC of NY and Rep. Meng Discuss Importance of Ongoing U.S. Aid to Artsakh
07/03/2020

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ANCA-ER 9th Annual Banquet

This year’s theme for the banquet is moving beyond the Centennial commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, recognizing all the success attained as part of this grand effort and focusing on the work that still lies ahead to achieve full and just resolution for this international crime.

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