A bill establishing Genocide Remembrance Day as a state holiday to be observed on April 24 was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022.`
Shaunt Kazanjian holds his daughter Melanie, 10, on his shoulders as they wave flags during the Armenian Genocide Commemorative Rally for Justice, organized by Unified Young Armenians in Los Angeles on Monday, April 24, 2023. Today marked the 108th anniversary of the start of events that are widely viewed by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century.
“Genocide commemoration is more than a history lesson. It is a powerful tool to engage people across generations in the sanctity of human rights, the enormity of crimes, and how to prevent future atrocities,” Newsom wrote in his signing message for AB 1801 by then-Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian, D-North Hollywood.The protest is “dedicated to both demanding proper recognition, reparations, and restitution of the 1.
There will be an event marking the 109th anniversary of the start of the Armenian genocide at Glendale City Hall at 4:30 p.m. Speakers include Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, the vice chair of the House’s Armenian Caucus.
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