It’s great that all over the US and Canada, the Armenian Genocide is being recognized.
Sadly, the city of Burbank where I lived and worked, this year instead of recognizing the Armenian Genocide out of respect to it’s 30,000+ Armenian residence, will be celebrating “Burbank on Parade”. Yes, Burbank White-Trash Pride Day will be held on April 24th. This is a community that for the most part knows about the Armenian Genocide and it just makes you wonder if someone picked this date intentionally to divert attention?
I heard that the Armenians made a stink about it and were told that it was too late to change the date, but next year they wont make the same mistake and they were very sorry.
I think it would be appropriate that in the parade a float or a group of marchers be included to commemorate the Genocide, or maybe the AYF can hand out tactfully prepared fliers to the parade goers to further educate the Burbank public so they understand a little more about their Armenian neighbors.
Sadly, the city of Burbank where I lived and worked, this year instead of recognizing the Armenian Genocide out of respect to it’s 30,000+ Armenian residence, will be celebrating “Burbank on Parade”. Yes, Burbank White-Trash Pride Day will be held on April 24th. This is a community that for the most part knows about the Armenian Genocide and it just makes you wonder if someone picked this date intentionally to divert attention?
I heard that the Armenians made a stink about it and were told that it was too late to change the date, but next year they wont make the same mistake and they were very sorry.
I think it would be appropriate that in the parade a float or a group of marchers be included to commemorate the Genocide, or maybe the AYF can hand out tactfully prepared fliers to the parade goers to further educate the Burbank public so they understand a little more about their Armenian neighbors.
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