Shant Sahakian

Executive director, Armenian American Museum in Glendale

Executive director, Armenian American Museum in Glendale

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“The Armenian American community has been active in demanding for the United States to be on the right side of history,” says Shant Sahakian, executive director of the forthcoming…

Armenian Angelenos applaud Biden for acknowledging genocide, but demand justice

“The Armenian American community has been active in demanding for the United States to be on the right side of history,” says Shant Sahakian, executive director of the forthcoming…

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