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    YOUTH RALLY IN CALIFORNIA AHEAD OF ANNUAL GENOCIDE PROTEST

    armradio.am
    18.04.2009 13:29

    With a week left to the annual day of commemoration for the Armenian
    Genocide, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) and the ARF Shant Student
    Association (SSA) are once again joining to organize an annual youth
    rally to unite and ignite the community around the memory of its
    martyred ancestors and their longing for freedom.

    The keynote speaker of the evening will be California State Assemblyman
    Anthony Portantino, who has been a long time supporter of the Armenian
    community and works closely with the Armenian National Committee
    in Pasadena. The Rally will also feature musical performances from
    local artists, as well as speeches by various community and student
    group leaders.

    "The evening's goal is to raise awareness of the injustices that exist
    in the world, focusing on the first genocide of the 20th century,
    the Armenian Genocide," said Armen Aboulian, the chairman of the SSA.

    "We use this opportunity and this date not only as a day to renew
    our struggle for justice, but also as a day to take a solid stance
    in investing in the future of the Armenian people."

    "We are true believers that the only way to predict our future, is to
    make it ourselves," he added. "In looking at our past and considering
    what our forefathers have endured, we feel a responsibility, almo st
    an obligation to make our future in such a way that makes the dreams
    of the Armenian people come true."
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