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AGBU Arts is proud to present the “Armenians in Jazz” tour, a series of performances highlighting the artistry and contributions of Armenian jazz musicians. The tour features internationally recognized artists...

To the International Community: As major Armenian diasporan organizations worldwide and NGOs working in the Republic of Armenia, we the undersigned, are writing to urge you to take immediate action to end Azerbaijan’s political...

On February 11, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and members of their team met with leadership from the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Western Region and the Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian...

The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), in partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK), successfully provided hot meals to families in the Altadena and Pasadena communities on January 29 and February 1. The two-day event, held at the AGBU...

In the wake of a catastrophic wildfire that destroyed the Pasadena campus of Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian School, up to 190 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade will temporarily relocate to the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Cultural...

The uncontained wildfires that escalated the week of January 6, 2025 has thrust tens of thousands of residents of the Greater Los Angeles area into a state of crisis. The destruction is of a magnitude among the worst in the history of the state of...

The year 2024 marks a time of transitions, most notably when I assumed the position of eighth president of AGBU, succeeding Berge Setrakian. His remarkable 22-year presidency followed his decades of service on the AGBU Central Board. It is an honor...

The sad news of the untimely passing of former AGBU Central Board member M. Michael Ansour at age 70 marks a time to reflect on the life of a dedicated servant of the Armenian community. Ansour's tenure on the AGBU Central Board lasted 22 years from...

On November 12, 2024, the newly installed president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Sam Simonian completed a nine-day landmark tour of key cities in South America, reinforcing the organization’s mission to foster cultural,...

Ever since I was a child, I've been lucky enough to experience the richness of my dual culture to the full, combining my Armenian roots with my French identity. My involvement with AGBU has been a natural extension of this heritage, but also a real...