Asbarez facts for kids

Asbarez Newspaper is a special newspaper that started a long time ago, in August 1908. It first began in Fresno as a weekly paper, meaning it came out once a week. After many successful years, its main offices moved to Los Angeles in the early 1970s. Today, Asbarez is still being published and is an important source of news.

About Asbarez Newspaper

Asbarez is the official newspaper for the Western United States Central Committee of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. This group works to support the Armenian community. The newspaper mainly serves the large Armenian-American community in the Western states, which includes over 500,000 people.

A Long History

The newspaper has been around for over a century! It started in Fresno, California, in 1908. Over the decades, it grew and became very important to its readers. Because of this growth, the newspaper moved its main operations to Los Angeles in the early 1970s. This move helped it reach even more people.

Serving the Armenian Community

Asbarez plays a key role for Armenian-Americans living in the Western United States. It provides news and information that is important to their community. It helps keep people connected to their heritage and current events. The newspaper is a trusted voice for many families.

The English Edition

On May 1, 1970, Asbarez started publishing a section in English. This was a big step, as it allowed more people to read the news. In January 1993, this English section became a daily publication. This means it started coming out every day. Today, the English section is a strong voice for the community. It shares information with government officials in Congress, is found in libraries across the country, and is read by other news organizations.

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  A cover of the English print supplement of Asbarez daily