We have all heard the phrase “diversity is a strength.” But what happens when a hate incident targets a community in a city where that very identity is deeply rooted? In Glendale, California, a recent incident suggests that the phrase is only as strong as the accountability behind it. Armenian identity has a longstanding presence in Glendale, dating back to the early 1900s. Today the city is home to one of the largest Armenian populations in the United States, with Armenian churches, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations woven into its everyday life. As an ethnic minority in the United States,…
Author: Maya Balmanukyan
Maya Balmanukyan
Maya Balmanukyan is a Guest Writer
I am an undergraduate student at California State University, Northridge, majoring in Political Science with a strong interest in pursuing a career in law. I am passionate about writing and using my voice to raise awareness about important social and political issues. Driven by a love of learning and personal growth, I am always looking for new opportunities to expand my knowledge and become more engaged with the world around me.