Join Armenian Action Network and the Armenian-American Studies Collective for a discussion on histories of Armenian-American Studies, power, identity and anti-Armenian racism in the United States and transnationally. Ethnic Studies and American Studies scholars Dr. Suzie Abajian, Sophia Armen, Thomas Simsarian Dolan, and Kohar Avakian will explore the possibilities and limits of Armenian-American Studies, envisioning Armenian-American futures, and lessons learned from work in the field. They will also share their research on racialization of Armenian communities and other communities from the region. Panel discussion will be followed by a introduction to the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum campaign and how you can get involved in making sure Ethnic Studies is grounded in its anti-racist, decolonial tradition both in California and across the country.

Moderated by: Dr. Mashinka Hakopian

Speakers:

Dr. Suzie Abajian

Sophia Armen, PhD Candidate, Ethnic Studies, University of California, San Diego

Kohar Avakian, PhD Student, American Studies, Yale University

Thomas Simsarian Dolan, PhD Candidate, American Studies, George Washington University

We will email you before the event with the Zoom link to join. For more information visit armenianactionnetwork.org