As the fifth week of the ANCA-WR comes to a close, I realized that challenges within the internship and my personal life have intensified . As I have discussed in my first blog, I am part of a Armeni
Jul 27, 2011
I was never part of Armenian organizations while growing other than the mandatory Saturday Armenian schools.  I went to a few different schools until I was in the fourth grade and at my favorite schoo
Jul 27, 2011
This past 4th of July weekend featured the Navasartian Games at Birmingham High School. Every year, many different walks of Armenian life get together and celebrate Independence Day with sp
Jul 25, 2011
As the third week of my internship for the ANCA-WR summer program comes to a close, I volunteered at the annual Navasartian games, made better media reports and learned some interesting information on
Jul 19, 2011
If I had to explain to people how my experience was at the ANCA-WR I would say it's challenging but gratifying at the same t
Jul 19, 2011
As I mentioned in my previous blog, I was not always a person who cared about anyone else or wanted to strengthen my Armenian roots. My life was filled with challenges I thought I could never overcome
Jul 13, 2011
The issue of Nagorno-Karabagh has always held a special place in my heart. As I grew up on the streets of Glendale, I often encountered Karabagh veterans, television programming dedicated to the war,
Jul 12, 2011
I completed my third week as an intern at the ANCA-WR office and I love every moment.  This being my first time at an internship, I was expecting something different, not sure exactly what, but I am e
Jul 11, 2011
This past week, I helped tend the ANCA booth at the Navasartian games. It was something much unexpected, as I have never attended such an event in the past. This came as a great shock to my fellow int
Jul 11, 2011
During my time as an ANCA-WR intern, as well as an ANCA-Hollywood member, I have noticed that there are quite a lot of Armenian-Americans who are not involved or interested in ANCA-related events, or
Jul 11, 2011