The Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice in the Philadelphia Daily Record
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Click here to see coverage of the Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice in the Philadelphia Daily Record.
Pictures from the 2011 Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice
April 27, 2011 at , by admin
Here are some pictures from the 2011 Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice. Keep on checking back for more pictures.
Intercommunal Armenian Genocide Commemoration at St. Gregory’s
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Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice – Rain or Shine
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The Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice Will Take Place
PARKING AT THE BOURSE
The garage is conveniently located right next to The Bourse on 4th Street. Enter on the right, next to The Ritz Movie Theatre. ?The Bourse Garage: 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA
Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice Route
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Free Bus Transportation
April 1, 2011 at , by admin
The Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice will have FREE bus transportation from three local Armenian churches to facilitate easier travel into the city. The buses will shuttle participants to the city and back to the churches. Please arrive at the church of your choice by 10:15am on April 23rd.
Holy Trinity Armenian Church :101 Ashmead Road Cheltenham, PA 19012
St Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church : 630 Clothier Road Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096
St Gregory’s Armenian Church : 8701 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128
The bus will make a drop off at the Art Museum, where the walk will start. After the walk through the city and the rally at Independence Visitor’s Center is over, the buses will then pick you up at the Independence Visitor’s Center and head back to each of the churches.
Buses will also be available to shuttle anyone back to the Art Museum if they drove and parked their cars in that area.
If you would like to reserve a seat on a bus, from one of the three churches to the city, please register online and select which church you would like depart from or call Krikor Yeremian at 610-547-2220. Or if you have any questions about this bus transportation, please contact us at armeniangenocidewalk@gmail.com.
Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice
March 1, 2011 at , by admin
April 23rd – Armenian Genocide Walk for Justice. Take action against Genocide denial by joining the Philadelphia Armenian community and renowned attorney Mark Geragos in a march for justice – followed by a rally.
Youth Art Contest
February 12, 2011 at , by admin
For the commemoration of the 96th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Philadelphia’s Armenian Genocide Walk Committee is sponsoring an art contest for community youth.
The artwork of the contest winner will appear on this year’s commemorative T-shirt which is worn by hundreds of attendees the day of the event, which is being held this year on April 23, 2011 in Philadelphia. All contestants will have their artwork displayed the day of the event.
Contest Rules
- Seeking students ages 13 to 18 (7th grade to 12th grade) to participate in the contest.
- Student artwork must convey the theme of the role of community in taking action to achieve justice for the Armenian Genocide.
- Students must submit one drawing or painting, no larger than 8 1/2″ x 11″ in size:
• Drawings can be done on an illustration board, using color pencils, crayons or pastels.
• Paintings can be done on canvas or illustration board, using any kind of paint. - Student artwork must include the artist’s name & age on the back of the work.
Entries must be received by Sunday, March 6, 2011. Pick-up of artwork will be arranged. - Entries will be judged by the Armenian Genocide Walk Committee; the winner will be announced by Sunday, March 13, 2011.
For more information: Please contact Rose Manteghian at vart2e@verizon.net or Kim Yacoubian at (484) 420-4354.
