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Washington Post: Final Minutes of Death of George Floyd
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October 24th, 2023

Lest We Dare Forget

Posted in 2023, Archives Beginning May 3, Journalism, Long Ago Pending Posts That Should See Light of Day, Racism Bigotry Catch All | Comments Closed

One of the main reasons in posting this was not necessarily to get legions and legions to file complaints as it was to inspire that, in these times, that folks take more consideration and preparation regarding their rights. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness works better if EVERYONE knows their rights and how to protect and when necessary fight for them.

September 24th, 2023

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More Insight About the Comings and Goings and Doings and Not Doings at Hunter College

August 9th, 2023

A Medium.com Column About Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth

President Jennifer Raab, on her way out the door, never came out against workplace bullying and mobbing at Hunter even though the Ombuds Office released a report saying Bullying and Mobbing were on the rise.

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May 1, 2023 Asian American / Asian Research Institute – City University of New York

May 3rd, 2023

A panel of scholars and community activists discussing Armenian American histories, from immigration bans in the late nineteenth century to Executive Order 13679 and ongoing displacement and marginalization from homelands and belonging today.

Uplifting the long history of Armenian community activism in the United States, this panel will inspire participants to envision Armenian futurity through the lens of collective action and social justice.

Moderator: Dr. Mitra Rastegar, Liberal Studies, New York University
Panelists:
– Thomas Simsarian Dolan, Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Emory University
– Suzie Abajian, Co-Director, Armenian-American Action Network
– Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Armenian-American Action Network – New York Field Organizer & Parent Advocate
– Sophia Armen, Co-Director, Armenian-American Action Network