Nearly a century after the deaths of more than 1.5 million Armenians, the Valley pauses to pay its respects.
Every April, Armenians across the world mark the anniversary of the massacre of Armenians during World War I.
Several events will be held at Fresno State to commemorate the 97th anniversary.
An event taking place Tuesday afternoon will include poems, songs, dances, and readings of several genocide memoirs by members of the Armenian student group at Fresno State.
The event will end with a march through campus where some students say they plan to wear tape over their mouths during the march.
The somber event is a day of remembrance for the thousands of Armenians and their families who have come to call the Fresno-area their home.
Historians estimate that more than a 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks starting in 1915. Turkey has said the numbers were inflated and those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.
Armenians disagree and believe the mass killings should be formally recognized as genocide.
A flag-raising ceremony and community church service were held at Fresno's Armenian Cemetery Tuesday morning and the commemorative event at Fresno State runs through two 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
A table in the free speech area was available to help students learn about the mass killings nearly 100 years ago.
On Wednesday, student leaders at Fresno State will issue a proclamation recognizing this week as a week of remembrance.
Every April, Armenians across the world mark the anniversary of the massacre of Armenians during World War I.
Several events will be held at Fresno State to commemorate the 97th anniversary.
An event taking place Tuesday afternoon will include poems, songs, dances, and readings of several genocide memoirs by members of the Armenian student group at Fresno State.
The event will end with a march through campus where some students say they plan to wear tape over their mouths during the march.
The somber event is a day of remembrance for the thousands of Armenians and their families who have come to call the Fresno-area their home.
Historians estimate that more than a 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks starting in 1915. Turkey has said the numbers were inflated and those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.
Armenians disagree and believe the mass killings should be formally recognized as genocide.
A flag-raising ceremony and community church service were held at Fresno's Armenian Cemetery Tuesday morning and the commemorative event at Fresno State runs through two 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
A table in the free speech area was available to help students learn about the mass killings nearly 100 years ago.
On Wednesday, student leaders at Fresno State will issue a proclamation recognizing this week as a week of remembrance.