California Assembly Resolution 25: Who Voted, What It Means, and What Turkish Americans Must Do Next On April 21, 2025, the California State Assembly adopted Assembly Resolution 25 (AR25), commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and designating April 24 as a day of remembrance. While the resolution is symbolic and non-binding, its language […]
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Meets with Turkish Americans in Washington, D.C. We were honored to welcome Congressman Suhas Subramanyam as he met with members of the Turkish-American community in Washington, D.C. The Congressman shared his inspiring journey as an Indian-American candidate, speaking openly about how he overcame objections, navigated challenges, and stayed committed to public service
Building Bridges: Hulya Erol-Garvett Connects with Rep. Tom Barrett at NRCC Event Hulya Erol-Garvett had the opportunity to engage with Rep. Tom Barrett during the NRCC event, discussing key issues affecting Michigan and beyond. As a proud Turkish-American, Hulya is committed to fostering meaningful relationships with leaders who value the contributions of diverse communities. She
Three Turkish-American Women Appointed to Serve in Biden’s Administration In a significant show of diversity and inclusion, three accomplished Turkish-American women have been appointed to key positions within the Biden administration. This appointment not only highlights the influence of Turkish Americans in U.S. politics but also underscores the administration’s commitment to diverse representation at high
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee/9th District)Representative Steve Cohen’s grandfather was born in Turkey. Mr. Cohen serves in the U.S. House of Representatives and is a member of the Congressional Turkish Caucus. cohen.house.gov Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina/5th District)Representative Virginia Foxx’s son-in-law is Turkish and she has two Turkish American grandchildren. Dr. Foxx serves in the U.S.
Fatima Argun Fatima (Fatos) Argun serves as an elected member of the Steering Committee of the Arlington County Democratic Committee. As an Outreach/Visibility Chair, she works with community stakeholders to enhance democratic participation and build long term meaningful relationships to increase engagement and include diverse voices in the political process. She was a delegate to
Judge Halil Suleyman Ozerden Judge Halil Suleyman Ozerden currently serves as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. He was nominated to the position by President George W. Bush in 2006. Judge Ozerden is a second generation Turkish American and son of a prominent medical
Hacibey Catalbasoglu Hacibey ‘Haci’ Catalbasoglu was elected as an Independent in the November 7, 2017 general election to the Board of Alders for Ward 1 in New Haven, Connecticut. Haci is 19 years old and a junior at Yale University. He is the youngest Turkish American to ever run and be elected to public office.
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John Alpay John Alpay, a resident of San Clemente, served as Area 3 Trustee for the Capistrano Unified School District, the ninth largest school district in California from November 2010 until 2016. He previously served as a Parks & Recreation Commissioner for San Clemente, and on the Budget & Finance Committee for Talega, his 3200
