Category: 2023

Alexis Ohanian without a question holds the true nature and aspect of someone who, despite not coming from a well-off family, can establish themselves in the prominent personalities figures chart of the globe.

The 39-year-old whose accomplishments exceed his reputation has provided the digital community with decades of advancement and accessibility to various outlets that no other individuals succeeded to glorify the public with. This notably includes his co-founding media aggression website Reddit.

Apart from an incredible domain of portfolios under his supervision, Ohanian hasn’t missed achieving a mark in his personal life as well. He is happily married to tennis superstar and acclaimed GOAT Serena Williams.

Alexis Ohanian with his wife Serena Williams (Credit: Parade)

Alexis has certainly given a lot back to the community as well and made a significant impact in 2020 when he gave up his executive chairman seat at Reddit in support of ‘Black Lives Matter‘ following the tragic events surrounding police brutality and the murder of George Floyd.

The internet personality, however, does not have his roots based in the US. He was born to a first-generation Armenian-American father, Chris Ohanian. After the Armenian genocide, his parents left the country and moved to the United States of America as refugees to escape the salvation of what was left behind in their country.

In connection to the same, Alexis’ birthplace was Brooklyn, where he went on to live his life and with his determination and hard work, made it so that he moved up the ranks and earned himself a tremendous amount of recognition.

Despite having faced a rough childhood, a childhood where he did not always have the privilege of having the best of everything. He has achieved a lot in life.

American personality Alexis Ohanian is one of the few Armenians who has made a big name for themselves in the industry and is notably categorized as the fourth most famous Armenian ever in history.In connection to the same, Alexis’ birthplace was Brooklyn, where he went on to live his life and with his determination and hard work, made it so that he moved up the ranks and earned himself a tremendous amount of recognition.

Despite having faced a rough childhood, a childhood where he did not always have the privilege of having the best of everything. He has achieved a lot in life.

Metro is commemorating Earth Day and Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in April with two new TAP cards  available for $2 starting today.

In April 1970, Earth Day was created to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of our environment, fighting pollution and saving endangered species. In honor of transit’s role in sustainability, Metro is providing free unlimited rides on Metro buses, trains, Metro Bike and Metro Micro — see this Source post for more details. Earth Day TAP cards are available at Metro Customer Centers (locations and hours here).

The second commemorative TAP card released today recognizes Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, available at both Metro Customer Centers (locations and hours here) and TAP vending machines at stations listed below. On April 24, 1915, the Ottoman government began deporting, arresting and murdering Armenians. This is known as the Armenian Genocide. Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is hugely important to remember the victims who lost their lives  — and is an especially poignant day to the many Armenian Americans who live in our region.

Be sure to check the electronic header on top of TAP machines at stations to see if the machine has the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day TAP cards.

A Line (Blue)

Washington

Florence

Del Amo

Pacific

B/D Line (Red/Purple)

Union Station

Civic Center

7th/Metro Center

Vermont/Santa Monica

Hollywood/Western

North Hollywood

C Line (Green)

Lakewood

Aviation

Marine/Redondo Beach

E Line (Expo)

Jefferson/USC

Culver City

Downtown Santa Monica

G Line (Orange)

Canoga Ave

Van Nuys

N. Hollywood

Chatsworth

J Line (Silver)

Patsaouras Plaza Bus Station

K Line 

Aviation/Century

Crenshaw/Exposition

L Line (Gold)

Sierra Madre Villa Station

Mariachi Plaza

Maravilla Station

Atlantic Station

Keep a lookout for more Source posts about our newest TAP cards that spotlight important cultural days and events. TAP cards are good for 10 years.

MOSCOW

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan on Friday discussed steps on normalizing relations between Baku and Yerevan.

The two ministers met on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, a Russian Foreign Ministry statement said.

"The importance of intensifying efforts on all tracks of Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization in accordance with the agreements of the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2020-2022 was outlined," it noted.

Relations between the two former Soviet republics have been tense since 1991, when the Armenian military occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, a territory internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, and seven adjacent regions.

A truce has been in force between the neighbors since a 2020 war that forced Armenia to cede territories it had occupied for decades.

SKOPJE, 14 April 2023 — The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani, concluded his visit to Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia.

The visit focused on existing security challenges and efforts towards sustainable peace, as well as strengthening co-operation between the OSCE and the three states in the South Caucasus region.

In Georgia, the OSCE Chairman met with President Salome Zourabichvili, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Chairman of the Parliament Shalva Papuashvili and other parliamentarians, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ilia Darchiashvili and State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Tea Akhvlediani.

During his talks in Tbilisi, Minister Osmani underlined that the OSCE will continue to support Georgia implement its commitments across the politico-military, environmental and economic, and human dimensions of security, which will contribute to internal reform processes in the country.

He also reiterated the OSCE’s continued efforts through the Geneva International Discussions and meetings of the related Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism in Ergneti.

“These channels and diplomatic processes must remain open, not only to avoid further escalation, but also to deal with the consequences of the 2008 war,” Chairman Osmani said.

“We support all pragmatic approaches to providing real results for the people affected by conflict. It is, after all, about people, and they count on us to deliver real results that allow them to live their lives in a state of peace and prosperity,” he added.

The OSCE Chairman-in-Office also held a visit, organised with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia, to the administrative boundary line in Odzisi, and met with internally displaced persons in Tserovani. He also met with representatives of civil society.

During his visit to Azerbaijan, the OSCE Chairman met with President Ilham Aliyev, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Speaker of the National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova. Discussions focused on the OSCE’s engagement towards lasting and sustainable peace, and finding solutions to outstanding issues between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

“The peaceful, comprehensive and sustainable settlement of the disagreements that afflict and concern Azerbaijanis and Armenians remains paramount. We stand behind any effort that provides positive dynamics in support of the full implementation of previously agreed measures, and the identification of new areas for agreement,” Osmani said. “I also encourage continued engagement between Armenia and Azerbaijan towards peace, and addressing crucial issues such as demarcation and delimitation and the opening of communication lines,” he stressed.

In Armenia, Minister Osmani met with President Vahagn Khachaturyan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and parliamentarians.

“I support any effort that leads to peace and all initiatives that facilitate dialogue, defuse tensions, boost trust and confidence, leading to normalisation of relations. We stand ready to continue our efforts through the OSCE’s existing mechanisms and structures, and new ideas and approaches to achieve these goals,” Minister Osmani said.

During his meeting with civil society and other stakeholders, Chairman Osmani highlighted the potential for increased project co-operation with the OSCE across all aspects of security.

09:58 pm | Updated 10:07 pm IST – NEW DELHI