Committee of Union and Progress

An Open Letter to the New York Times from the Armenian General Benevolent Union

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Sunday, November 1, 2020

The New York Times, a revered and trusted source of information, objective analysis and dissemination of truth, was unafraid to tell the world of these heinous acts perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks during the Armenian Genocide.

Key Points: 
  • The New York Times, a revered and trusted source of information, objective analysis and dissemination of truth, was unafraid to tell the world of these heinous acts perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks during the Armenian Genocide.
  • Curiously, not a single letter in response to any of Galls articles has been made public.
  • On behalf of the worlds largest Armenian non-profit organization with over a century of experience working to uplift the lives of Armenian people everywhere, we demand better from the New York Times.
  • Restore the integrity of the New York Times before your credibility and reputation are tarnished beyond repair.

For the First Time, Iconic Documentary Ballad "I See Wings" from "An Armenian Trilogy" Now Available as Film Released in Five Languages

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Monday, July 13, 2020

"While the Armenian Genocide happened a century ago, the age-old question of why people harm others due to differences remains too relevant today.

Key Points: 
  • "While the Armenian Genocide happened a century ago, the age-old question of why people harm others due to differences remains too relevant today.
  • "The lyrics are about a connection to ancestors and for me that would be to my African heritage," said Watson.
  • The film has been shown at festivals throughout the U.S. and won Best Score, Audience Choice and Exceptional Merit awards.
  • "An Armenian Trilogy Live in Yerevan", performed by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, was recently made available on iTunes , Spotify , and Amazon .

The AHEPA Hellenic Cultural Commission (HCC) Presents, "The Hellenic Genocide Committed By The Ottoman Turks"

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

During the late Turkish Ottoman period from 1894 to 1923 systematic genocide of Christianity minorities was instituted by the Ottoman Turks and which included the destruction of its Hellenic, Armenian, Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Christian peoples and communities.

Key Points: 
  • During the late Turkish Ottoman period from 1894 to 1923 systematic genocide of Christianity minorities was instituted by the Ottoman Turks and which included the destruction of its Hellenic, Armenian, Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Christian peoples and communities.
  • The Ottoman Turkish genocide of its Christian ethnic minorities is acknowledged by many to have been the first modern genocide, and leading scholars point to the organized institutionalized manner in which the killings were carried out.
  • The presenters will include: Dr. Peter Stavrianidis on "Asia Minor A Journey of Glory, Tradition and Genocide", George Shirinian on "The Significance of the Hellenic Genocide", Paul Pavlakos on "Ensuring Never Again - How you can get involved in Hellenic Genocide Recognition Efforts."
  • There is no charge for entry to this event, as it was organized, and sponsored by AHEPA Hellenic Cultural Commission, (HCC) Vice Chair Ilias 'Lou' Katsos, of the AHEPA HCC, who is also the Governor of AHEPA NY State Empire District 6.