April 24, 2023 marks the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, where 1.5 million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Empire.
Montebello is home to the oldest Armenian community in Southern California.
Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian spoke at the event and warned that the campaign to erase Armenians off the map continues today. "With the clear echos of the Armenian Genocide still resonating as areas are joyfully celebrating the murder and the mayhem they are committing, the torture they are committing, against civilians, today…" said Krekorian.
Krekorian was referring to the ongoing attacks and blockade in Artsakh since December 2022 by neighboring Azerbaijan. U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congressman Adam Schiff, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, California State Senators Bob Archuleta and Anthony Portantino were present and spoke—along with former Assembly member Adrin Nazarian, CA State Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, SEIU Local 721 President David Green.
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