How Armenians became White in America

#ancestry #findingyourroots #ancestrydna #dnatest #armenia #armenians #familyhistory #genealogy Finding your roots? The story of Tatos Cartozian encapsulates the complex journey of Armenian-Americans in their pursuit of belonging within American society. Following a groundbreaking legal case in the early 20th century, Cartozian and his community were granted recognition as white, after initially being challenged by the US Governement. Cartozian’s experience epitomizes the delicate balance between assimilation and cultural preservation that defined Armenian-Americans’ quest for acceptance. Their story serves as a poignant reminder of the multifaceted nature of racial identity and the struggles faced by immigrant communities in their search for a place to call home. Who counts as “white“ ? SOURCES AND REFERENCES: In re Halladjian et al, 174 F. 834 at 835 (1909). “Citizenship for Armenians – Circuit Court Declines to Bar Them on Government’s Plea“ (PDF). The New York Times. 24 December 1909. about:blank The Limits of Whiteness: Iranian Americans and the Everyday Politics of Race by Neda Maghbouleh. ----------------- The documentary- series “Finding Lola“ is done, but is the journey over? ⚪Support more storytelling and get behind the scenes videos: 🟢Watch the docu-series “Finding Lola“ : ⚪Want to connect? 🟢Want to know more? Grab your own Ancestry DNA test now*! : -------- Come join me on a new docu-series that explores identity, racial tensions in the South during the 20th century, and the unique experiences of those who historically called Louisiana home. My name is Danielle Romero, and all my life, I have romanticized Louisiana. Growing up in New York, it represented a place where I could step back the sepia-toned life of my great grandmother, Lola Perot, who died before I was born. Now, it was time to go back to Louisiana--although I had no idea what the truth would be or what questions to ask---who was Lola really? Who were we? *Amazon links are affiliate links. If buy something through these links, we may earn affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting this project!