In this episode of the Hye Pulse Podcast, Rosie talks with New York-based historian and educator Thomas Simsarian Dolan. Together, they discuss Armenian identity in the diaspora, early Armenian communities and organizations in America, and what opportunities a MENA category on the census might offer Armenians. Learn more about Thomas Simsarian Dolan, PhD and his work: 🌐 Website: https://www.thomassdolan.com ✅ One piece of Armenian art Thomas recommends you check out? Jerusalem-based band Apo & The Apostles (https://www.instagram.com/apoandtheapostles/?hl=en) Mentioned in the episode: 💬 The New York Public Library exhibition “Niyū Yūrk:” https://armenianweekly.com/2026/03/05/in-niyu-yurk-nypl-shares-a-glimpse-of-mena-communities/ 💬 The off-Broadway play “Meet the Cartozians:” https://armenianweekly.com/2025/11/17/meet-the-cartozians-captures-the-armenian-american-experience/ 💬 “Fustuk: A Graphic Novel:” https://armenianweekly.com/2026/01/27/book-review-fustuk-a-graphic-novel/ 💬 The film “A Winter’s Song:” https://armenianweekly.com/2026/02/21/from-screenings-to-streaming-a-winters-song-and-the-making-of-a-diasporan-film/ Watch or Listen to the Hye Pulse Podcast: ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/qr5Le29kYU0?si=xga0Les8L_g5-jqR 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033HXZDoE6mNXIiHRlpbor Intro Music for Hye Pulse is by Aris Buechele X: https://x.com/HairenikMedia