Glendale became the first US city where all schools will be closed on April 24 in memory of Armenian Genocide victims. As “Armenpress” was informed by the ANCA, the Glendale Community School Board decided to declare April 24 “Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide “.

“This is an important day for “Hay Dat” and for all those who are fighting for justice and for the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide,” reads the Committee statement.