Kim Kardashian calls for Armenian Genocide recognition

PanARMENIAN.Net - Although she's usually more associated with fashion and parties, Kim Kardashian is turning her attention toward family and politics, Eonline reports.

Before taking a moment to wish mom Kris Jenner and stepdad Bruce Jenner a happy 20th anniversary, the E! star blogged Thursday, April 21, - in advance of Genocide Remembrance Day this Sunday - about the importance of officially acknowledging the Armenian Genocide in the early 1900s.

"My family and I are incredibly proud of our heritage," Kim wrote on Celebuzz. "My dad taught me a lot about Armenian culture, and I have a strong connection with my roots. Every year, I honor the memory of the martyrs who were killed during the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Even though so many countries around the world recognize the Genocide, the government of Turkey still denies it."

Last week, Kim got stuck between a rock and a hard place when Cosmopolitan chose to put her on the April cover of its Turkish edition. She ultimately said she was honored to be a Cosmo cover girl and that she was glad she was able to shine a spotlight on Armenian history and the importance of honoring the victims.

"Some people might wonder why I'm talking about history on my blog," Kim continued. "And that's what I'm trying to show…it's not history. Until this crime is resolved truthfully and fairly, the Armenian people will live with the pain of what happened to their families and the fear of what might happen again to their homeland. So out of respect for all those innocent people that died, I'm putting a spotlight on it today..."

"Armenians are the first Christian Nation in the world," she wrote, "and almost everyone will be in church to celebrate Easter. Even on this really happy day, we're going to be remembering the Genocide. There's going to be a National Day of Prayer in churches across America to celebrate Easter and commemorate the Genocide. My thoughts and prayers are with all my fellow Armenians on this really important day. I stand proud with you always."