January 31, 2023
Contact: Info@ArmenianActionNetwork.org
Armenian-American Action Network condemns the racist anti-Armenian fliers posted around Los Angeles amidst the community wide March for Artsakh organized by the Armenian Youth Federation-West.
Community members attending the march on January 28, 2023 found fliers posted on several poles that included calls to "wipe Armenia OFF the MAP" and celebrating "Erasing Armenia off the World Map." These were reported by organizers and allies of AYF-WUS. We condemn these events as an act of anti-Armenian racism against the Armenian-American community and larger Armenian global community. We call for a full investigation of these events and call on policymakers to prioritize and take seriously ongoing threats and attacks against the Armenian-American community. We thank authorities who have opened investigations thus far. We demand a thorough investigation and action.
Examples of anti-Armenian racism in the United States continue to persist and continue to go on unaddressed. Our policymakers must protect our civil rights and community safety. These events are another instance in a long string of recent anti-Armenian hate crimes, including attacks at Armenian schools and churches. We urge the community to stay vigilant and report any instances they experience. And we thank all who have and continue to show solidarity.