It’s no coincidence that flyers calling to “complete the Armenian Genocide” are popping up around Los Angeles as Azerbaijan’s anti-Armenian hostilities get worse, writes Stephan Pechdimaldji.
, the United Nations’ highest court, the International Court of Justice, ordered Azerbaijan to end its blockade.and is breeding a whole new generation of anti-Armenian sentiment—and it’s finding its way to Los Angeles.
Sadly, these types of hate crimes are not new to Armenians, but what is surprising is this type of bigotry is happening in Los Angeles, a region that prides itself on its progressivism, diversity, and acceptance of all cultures—and home to the largest population of Armenians outside of Armenia.claiming that the anti-Armenian flyers were protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The Armenian people have suffered much pain and loss throughout their long and rich history. That is why Los Angeles needs to make sure that these hateful attacks stop and are taken seriously by city officials. They can start by using the upcoming Armenian Genocide Day of Remembrance on April 24 as an opportunity to ask themselves if they’re doing enough.
Holding Azerbaijan accountable for its role in perpetuating anti-Armenian hate in America is just one step in that direction. Stephan Pechdimaldji is a communications strategist who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He’s a first-generation Armenian American and grandson to survivors of the Armenian genocide.
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