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EDITOR’S NOTE: In August, Asbarez reported on Natelle Ezadjian, a Ferrahian graduate, who triumphantly climbed Mt. Ararat, where she displayed, among other flags, those of Artsakh and her alma mater, the Holy Martyrs Ferrahian Armenian School. Per Asbarez’s request, Ezadjian reflects on her journey. BY NATELLE EZADJIAN At 5,137 meters, the wind was violent enough to make my eyes water.  Or maybe it was my emotions overwhelming me after finally having reached my lifelong dream. My hands were blue. My stomach was turning. My legs were barely carrying me anymore. My knees were begging me to stop. My breath was…

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian today celebrated October as Armenian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles and welcomed Domingo Hindoyan, the new Richard Seaver Music Director of LA Opera, to City Hall. The presentation honored Armenian history, culture, identity, and celebrated the role of the arts in carrying that legacy across generations. “A nation’s memory lives in the words its people speak, the stories they tell, the music they compose, and the art they create,” said Councilmember Nazarian. “Heritage is something we continue to build, express, and share with the world. We could not be…

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GLENDALE – The Armenian American Medical Society, in collaboration with BlueBox and Better Vision Better Hope, announced the return of the 15th Annual Glendale Health Festival on Saturday, November 14, at the Pacific Community Center, located at 501 S. Pacific Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204. This free community event will once again bring together healthcare professionals, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to provide vital medical, vision, and dental services to individuals and families throughout the region. The festival serves as a one-stop destination for preventive care, health education, screenings, and community resources. Since its founding in 2011, the Glendale Health…

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Gagik Galfayan, a history teacher at Glendale’s Woodrow Wilson Middle School, was named 2027 California Teacher of the Year, alongside four other educators by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on Thursday. The honor is in recognition of the teachers’ outstanding commitment to students, schools, and communities across the state. The five educators will serve as ambassadors for the teaching profession and represent California educators throughout 2027, according to an announcement by the California Department of Education. “California’s Teachers of the Year represent the very best of our profession. They see the potential in every student and work each…

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. — Keosian Law LLP hosted “Beyond the Screen: Social Media, Gaming & Our Kids” on September 15, at Republic Venue in Sherman Oaks, which generously donated the space. The event brought the community together for a forum addressing concerns about children’s online safety. The event was also live streamed on the firm’s official Facebook page, reaching thousands of viewers who watched live and had an opportunity to ask questions. The town hall brought together speakers from federal law enforcement, the legal profession and mental health practice to focus attention on social media and gaming addiction, cyberbullying, and online…

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ANCA Orange County Chair Dr. Kev Abazajian and Board Member Garo Madenlian met today with Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) to thank him for his support of the planned Orange County Armenian Genocide Memorial, a lasting place of remembrance, education, and resolve for our community and for all who call Orange County home. ANCA Orange County is also grateful to Rep. Min for joining more than 100 of his Senate and House colleagues in a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to enforce Section 907 and withhold U.S. military assistance to Azerbaijan. The letter cites Baku’s sentencing of…