Cobblestone articles from May 2000

Cobblestone archives from May 2000

In Search of Freedom.
May 1, 2000... American Immigration to America The Armenian people were first mentioned by name as early as the sixth century B.C. Today, more than half of the world's approximately seven million Armenians live outside their historic homeland. More than...

A Fruitful Legacy.
May 1, 2000... Armenian Americans in California More than a century ago, Armenians began to leave their country in large numbers. Some went in search of new opportunities in business or education. Most, however, left their homeland as a result of acts of...

April 24 A DAY TO REMEMBER, A DAY TO UNITE.
May 1, 2000... Each year, the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armenia, draws thousands of visitors, who place flowers near the eternal flame in memory of the victims of the 1915 genocide. For Armenians around the globe, April 24 symbolizes the most...

Choereg.
May 1, 2000... When native Armenians lived under Turkish rule, it became necessary for them to use the Turkish language. So, many Turkish words, such as choereg (CHAW-reg), were used to describe Armenian recipes. There are other Armenian styles of this pastry...

LOOKING IN ON AN ARMENIAN AMERICAN SCHOOL.
May 1, 2000... At 8:30 A.M., Miss Vecchione's third-grade students, dressed in their uniforms, file into their classroom. They attend the Hovnanian Armenian School in New Milford, New Jersey. The school combines American elementary and middle school...

Did You Know?
May 1, 2000... Checkmate - the word chess players use when they beat their opponents - comes from the Armenian word for chess, shakhmat. It means "The King is dead," Because swallows are known for rebuilding any of their nests that have been destroyed,...

FAMOUS ARMENIAN AMERICANS.
May 1, 2000... Like many other immigrant groups who have settled in the United States, Armenian Americans have risen to prominence in a variety of fields. Following are just some of the Americans of Armenian descent who have become famous in their respective...

A Graphic Quote.
May 1, 2000... This month's quote comes from a famous Armenian American whose books and plays describe how hard it can be for America's immigrants to keep their heritage alive. To complete his quote, use the x-y grid below. It contains all the letters of the...

STRADDLING TWO WORLDS.
May 1, 2000... An Interview With Lucine Kasbarian Lucine Kasbarian is a second-generation Armenian American. She was born in New Jersey to Armenian American parents. Fleeing persecution in their homeland, all four of her grandparents arrived in the United...

THE ARMENIAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF AMERICA.
May 1, 2000... A CULTURAL CENTER Most traditional societies live in extended family groups. This means that people of different generations live together. The grandparents and older relatives help preserve a family's heritage. Modern American society,...

Backgammon The All-Armenian Game.
May 1, 2000... Armenians call it tavlou (YAVH-loo), which is derived from a word for table. It is the gateway to excitement, challenge, and fun. You may know the game by the name of its American counterpart, backgammon. Tavlou is a lot like checkers. In fact,...

Brain Ticklers.
May 1, 2000... Give your brain a little tickle to see how well you read and understood what this issue on Armenian Americans was about. If you believe the answer to be false, give yourself the ultimate test and see whether you can explain why it is false....

A Final Word.
May 1, 2000... How culturally diverse is your community? Do some research to discover why and how different people settled in your neighborhood. How has each group added to the community?

Letters.(Poem)
May 1, 2000... In America In America, I saw, standing elegantly, beautifully, and gigantically in the misty air, the Statue of Liberty and tall, tall buildings independently scraping away at the sky. ...

Dear Cobblestonians.
May 1, 2000... Journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett devoted her life to the fight against lynching and for the rights of African Americans. Draw a picture or write a poem or short paragraph about Wells-Barnett. All contributions must be your own, original work. We...

Books to Read.(Review)
May 1, 2000... The Armenian-Americans by Arra Avakian (Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1977) is an overview of the origins of the Armenian people, their American immigration experience, and the contributions Armenians have made to American society. Period...

More Media.
May 1, 2000... Subscribe to these publications to keep up with current events dealing with Armenians both locally and globally. Armenian International Magazine, in Glendale, California (818-246-7979), has a format similar to Newsweek. The Armenian Reporter...

On the Web.
May 1, 2000... www.ayf.org is the Web site of the Armenian Youth Federation, which presents opportunities for Armenian American youth to get involved in social, athletic, educational, and civic activities. Log onto the Web site of the Land and Culture...

Places to Visit.
May 1, 2000... The Armenian Library and Museum of America, Watertown, Massachusetts. This site contains Armenian artifacts and displays that tell stories about Armenian history, customs, and life through permanent and temporary exhibitions. It also has a...