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Articles by Raffi Sarkissian
Organic Representation as a Critical Media Approach to Leadership Studies in Popular Culture
1 Introduction Following the popular success of Abbott Elementary's debut season, creator and star Quinta Brunson appeared in an hour-long interview with Oprah that first aired on the cable network OWN in November 2022. In this television special, there was a brief exchange that caught my attention when Brunson was describing her skyrocketing career at that moment as “well earned,” and Oprah interjected, “I've never had a moment's imposter syndrome” (OWN 2022).
Q&A: Remembering The Armenian Genocide
Earlier this week, in honour of commemorating the Armenian Genocide, we spoke with historian Benny Morris about his book, The Thirty-Year Genocide. Today, on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, we had the privilege of speaking with Armenian Canadian community leader Raffi Sarkissian. Q: How has the Armenian community – in Canada as well as globally – managed to preserve and commemorate the genocide in the wake of dwindling firsthand survivors?
Q&A: Remembering The Armenian Genocide
Earlier this week, in honour of commemorating the Armenian Genocide, we spoke with historian Benny Morris about his book, The Thirty-Year Genocide. Today, on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, we had the privilege of speaking with Armenian Canadian community leader Raffi Sarkissian. Q: How has the Armenian community – in Canada as well as globally – managed to preserve and commemorate the genocide in the wake of dwindling firsthand survivors?
An emboldened Aliyev perpetuates violence
Ilham Aliyev at the inauguration Military Trophy Park in Baku, April 12, 2021 I write this with great outrage, as an unplanned second installment to my 2016 article published in the Armenian Weekly titled “Aliyev’s War on Peace.” On April 13, as many around the world commemorate Genocide Remembrance and Education month and only 10 days prior to the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan’s Aliyev has opened a “Trophy Park” as a place to educate visitors about his recent conquest...
Raffi Sarkissian Appointed Principal of the A.R.S. Armenian Private School of Toronto
TORONTO, Canada—On June 28, the A.R.S. Armenian Private School announced the appointment of Raffi Sarkissian as Principal of the school. Dr. Armen Martirossian, who had served as the school’s Principal for several years, recently resigned for personal reasons. “[Dr. Martirossian] has graciously offered his support and guidance over the summer as the Board of Trustees and School Administration prepare for the next academic year. We look forward to working with him during this transition period.
Collective Calls for Justice in the Face of Denial and Despotism
As we have seen time and again, genocide is often a crime that involves widespread participation and victimizes whole communities. In light of a greater understanding of the conditions that lead to mass atrocities and genocide, the international community increasingly presses to collectively adopt preventative measures or employ means to stop the crime of genocide in its tracks.
Live from the Red Carpet! [February 29 - March 4, 2016]
Monday, February 29, 2016 - Raffi Sarkissian (University of Southern California) presents: Red Carpet, Black Hair: Viola Davis and the Politics of Respectability at the Oscars Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - Julie Nakama (University of Pittsburgh) presents: Can wE! All Get Along?
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