When she was a teenager, Nikita Ducarroz’s anxieties were so bad that she was afraid to her leave her house. If she was outside her home and she felt the slightest bit ill, she raced home. “My anxieties affected my everyday life,” she said. “I played travel soccer, but I had to quit because it’s a team sport and my team couldn’t count on me.” Fast forward a few years. Now 29, Ducarroz is one of the world’s top female freestyle BMX (bicycle motocross) athletes. 

It was a big deal when Warren De La Salle High School basketball star Michael Sulaka decided a few years ago to continue his court career at Western Michigan University. He became one of the few Chaldeans playing Division I basketball in college. After red-shirting in the 2023-24 season and getting limited playing time the next two years while earning Academic All-Mid-American Conference honors twice, Sulaka has transferred to Saginaw Valley State University, a Division II program in Saginaw County.

Not all official meetings are alike. Some conclude as soon as the formalities end, while others open the door to conversations whose significance extends far beyond the meeting room. It was in this spirit that the meeting between a delegation from the Chaldean Community Foundation and H.E. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, held in Washington, D.C., on July 13, 2026, assumed particular importance.

في هذه المقالة نستعرض نشأة الأعلام وتطورها التاريخي، ونتناول الرموز والدلالات التي تحملها الأعلام الوطنية، مع التركيز على علم العراق والتغيرات التي طرأت عليه منذ تأسيس الدولة العراقية الحديثة وحتى يومنا هذا، إذ يُعدّ العراق من أكثر دول العالم تغييرًا لعلمه الوطني، نتيجة الإنقلابات والتحولات السياسية والأنظمة المتعاقبة التي شهدها خلال القرن الماضي.

ليست كل اللقاءات الرسمية سواء؛ فبعضها ينتهي بانتهاء مراسمه، فيما يفتح بعضها الآخر بابًا لحوار قد يمتد أثره إلى ما بعد قاعة الاجتماع. ومن هذا المنطلق، اكتسب اللقاء الذي جمع وفد مؤسسة الجالية الكلدانية بدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء العراقي، السيد علي فالح الزيدي، في واشنطن يوم 13 تموز 2026، أهمية خاصة، إذ جاء في مستهل زيارته الرسمية إلى الولايات المتحدة، وكان أول لقاء رسمي يعقده بعد وصوله إلى العاصمة الأمريكية.

في قلب مدينة دهوك، تبرز بناية مميزة تلفت أنظار المارة والزائرين، بواجهتها المستوحاة من الإرث البابلي الكلداني العريق. فالتفاصيل المعمارية والزخارف والألوان المتناغمة تمنح المكان هوية بصرية خاصة، تعكس عمق التاريخ وامتداد الحضارة التي تستلهم منها. وما إن يقترب الزائر من هذا الصرح حتى يدرك أنه أمام مركز ثقافي لا يقتصر دوره على النشاطات، بل يمثل مشروعاً ثقافياً متكاملاً يسعى إلى حفظ الذاكرة والهوية الكلدانية عبر العمل المستمر والبرامج المتنوعة.

قد يستغرب البعض من هذا العنوان وتقوده الذاكرة لاستذكار اور الكلدانية ارض ابينا ابراهيم لكن هذا العنوان يتحدث عن واقع جديد تشهده محافظة ذي قار وتحديداً مدينة الناصرية حيث ظهرت مجموعة من هذه المدينة اطلقت على نفسها ( الكلدان ) وهم من بيئة مجتمعية وعرقية مختلفة لمعرفة تفاصيل ادق واوفى كان لنا حوار مع الدكتور ( علي صغير ثجيل ) ليوضح لنا هذه الرؤية الفريدة .

Hearing about the tragic ending of the life of Hope Renée Shouneyia, I was overwhelmed with grief for the entire family. As a “suicide survivor,” which is what they call a person who was rocked by someone they love taking their own life, I know firsthand what it feels like to lose someone in this way.

No matter where someone comes from, music is arguably one of life’s great shared experiences. From classical to Arab pop to jazz and hip hop and all the kinds in between, music has always been a great uniter of people. But it’s even more than that—music is a way that we express ourselves, preserve our cultures, and connect with others. Grandiose gatherings centered around music is a concept almost as old as time itself. To dedicate one’s life to music is as noble an effort as any.

Our archives this month explore some vacation photos of our international traveler, Dr. Adhid Miri, who shared some “mod” photos from the 1970s and more recent (but still decades old) photos from the year 2000.

On Thursday, July 23, Comerica Park in Detroit experienced a Chaldean takeover during Chaldean Heritage Baseball Night. Thousands of Chaldeans filled the stands, wearing their specially made Detroit Tigers shirts featuring a Chaldean Cross and sporting cut-out signs of Fr. Pierre Konja’s face to celebrate his throwing out the first pitch. Before entering the stadium, a joy filled Baggiya line dance spontaneously broke out. It was truly a family affair with fans of all ages representing both their culture and their city. The Tigers didn’t disappoint and rallied in late innings to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3.

Not all official meetings are alike. Some conclude as soon as the formalities end, while others open the door to conversations whose significance extends far beyond the meeting room. It was in this spirit that the meeting between a delegation from the Chaldean Community Foundation and H.E. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, held in Washington, D.C., on July 13, 2026, assumed particular importance.

Even if you haven’t read our previous article on Jonny “Magic” Mansour (“Fighting for Heritage,” October 2025), his name should sound familiar. Mansour, who turned 26 on July 22, is a 5’10” lightweight boxer out of San Diego with a 7-0 record, including two knockouts.

This article examines the origins, symbolism, and historical development of flags, with particular attention to the evolution of the Iraqi flag since the establishment of the modern Iraqi state in 1921. It explores the meanings associated with flag colors and symbols, the historical role of flags in shaping national identity, and the numerous transformations of the Iraqi flag over the past century.

The Chaldean community mourns the passing of Dr. Nouri Y. Mary, a pioneering pharmacist, educator and academic leader who was born in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 25, 1929, and passed away on July 5, 2026. After earning his pharmacy degree from the University of Baghdad and graduate degrees from The Ohio State University, Dr. Mary spent 42 years as a professor and associate dean at Long Island University, where he mentored generations of pharmacists and received the university’s Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Service.

Helen Jerjes Kattoula Kassab was born on August 3, 1950, and passed to the fullness of everlasting life on June 25, 2026. Helen was the loving daughter of the late Jerjes Hanna Kattoula and the late Narmi Hanna Yono, the cherished wife of the late Hanna Kassab, humble mother to Duraid Kassab, Ruwaida (Mazen) Yono, and Randa (Yousif) Jamil, and beloved grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Lamya M. Kory, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on October 14, 1960 and passed away on May 19, 2026. She leaves behind her cherished children, Laith, Tyson (Rhana), Keira, and Norman Jr. (Madison), and her beloved grandchildren, Delilah, Hendrix, and Dempsey. She is survived by her loving siblings, Teresa Saroki, Raad Qasguargis , and Carmen Qasguargis , and reunited in peace with her late brother, Robbie Qasguargis.

Lewis Yaldo, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and beloved uncle, passed away on November 1, 2025. Born in 1928, he overcame early family hardships to build a successful plumbing and import business with his brother and cousins. Lewis was cherished for his toughness, generosity, and storytelling, leaving a lasting legacy with his family and the Chaldean community. He is survived by his wife Juliet, children, grandchildren, and extended family.