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: