In the words of the late pastor Martin Niemoller:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
He wrote this when millions of Jews were experiencing genocide in WWII. A few decades before this Armenians were experiencing their own genocide by the Ottoman Empire(current day Turkey). One that, to this day, has not been recognized by the majority of the world. Unchecked, history repeats itself. This is why we march every year on April 24th (Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day) to fight for the recognition we deserve around the world.
Armenia is on the brink of war once more due to tensions with Azerbaijan. War crimes are being committed and it is time to take action and hold those that are responsible, accountable. Please reference the links below for more information on what is currently happening in Armenia.
I urge you to continue to educate yourself and help our community in any way possible. Even if that is just to start a conversation or pass along this post. Below I have attached links regarding Armenia’s current events as well as ways you can help. Armenia is in need of our voice and support.
As an Armenian family-owned company, we are going to be donating a portion of all sales for the month of October to the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) and ArmenianFund. We hope you do too!
I thank you for reading this, educating yourself, and for passing it along.
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