Dr. Inna Mirzoyan Explores Armenian-American Transnational Connections in Public Lecture
December 20, 2024
Dr. Inna Mirzoyan presented her research on Armenian-American transnational connections during a public lecture hosted by the Armenian Research Center on December 13, 2024. Drawing from fieldwork in Yerevan and Glendale, CA, in 2021-2022, Dr. Mirzoyan explored how younger generations of Armenians are redefining their identity and deepening their connection to their homeland, particularly through activism, after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war.
Using powerful photos submitted by participants, Dr. Mirzoyan highlighted how symbols of food, place, and culture play key roles in maintaining ethnic identity during times of crisis. Her presentation offered valuable insights into how these cultural elements drive activism across generations.