With the school year about to begin, the Chaldean News decided to explore the issue of whether our Chaldean kids are making the best of the opportunities offered to them in school. To assist us in this endeavor, we sought the opinion of two prominent educators.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, Iraq had a well-functioning British-style education system, consisting of primary and secondary schools and eight tertiary institutions, including a well-regarded medical school in Baghdad and one of the oldest Islamic universities on Earth, Mustansiriya University, dating from the year 1233. Seriously damaged during military occupations and by rioting students in 2007, the university suffered trauma from which it is still recovering.
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The Chaldean News sponsored a trip to Kalamazoo last month for a father-son duo, Nick and Randy Najjar, to share their story with a program called StoryCorps, which aims to “illuminate the humanity and possibility in us all – one story at a time.”
Read MoreWith his 35 years in business, law, finance, and public affairs, Michael G. Sarafa has been named Counsel for Butzel. Helping clients navigate issues in the governmental sector as well as in the realm of outside counsel services, Michael has achieved an enviable reputation in legal and political circles in Michigan as a knowledgeable and trusted legal advisor.
Read MoreNine years after ISIS invaded and forced Christians to flee from Iraq, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has just helped complete a project. The large pastoral center, begun in 2019, will serve the 1,450 Catholic families estimated to live in Dohuk. Most are Chaldean, but about 1/3 are estimated to be Syriac.
Read MoreBorn in Alqosh, Iraq, Raad Hakeem, 32, has been playing the tamboura since the age of eleven. Known in Turkish as saz, the tamboura is a musical stringed instrument with a long neck and round body. It belongs to the lute family and is known for its rich, resonant sound. It is commonly used in Indian classical music, although it has found its way into various genres of world music and fusion styles due to its unique tone and versatile nature.
Read MoreThe local PBS affiliate, Detroit Public TV (DPTV) has hired Omar Hakim as its new executive director of education. In his new role, Hakim will lead the day-to-day management and strategy of the education team, which includes DPTV’s work with parents and early childhood educators in the city of Detroit.
Read MoreJavon R. David, an attorney at Butzel, has been named as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Influential Women of Law” for 2023. The awards program, previously known as “Women in the Law,” honors women attorneys and judges for their excellent work on behalf of the justice system, helping clients, commitment to their communities, and service to the profession.
Read MoreCCF’s summer basketball program participants were visited by the Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart. Stewart talked to the kids about goal setting and how to be successful in school and on the court. Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a game of “Lightning” with the NBA player.
Read MoreEarlier this month, Breaking Barriers Program Manager Sue Kattula was inducted into the Macomb Hall of Fame, which honors individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to improving the economic, family, and community life of those that live in Macomb County.
Read MoreWhile an estimated 1.5 million young people gathered in Lisbon for World Youth Day with Pope Francis, another 62 gathered in metro Detroit with Archbishop Allen Vigneron. These youth were from 11 different parishes, and they came together at Our Lady of the Fields Camp in Brighton, staying there in solidarity with their counterparts in Portugal.
Read MoreA group from the Jewish community and West Bloomfield leadership visited the Chaldean Cultural Center inside Shenandoah Country Club on Saturday, August 5. This was the first of a series of events for the year-long Chaldean Story project, made possible with support from Michigan Humanities Grants.
Read MoreHomeownership is the ultimate American dream. Finding a place to live is one of the most important steps in establishing a new life in the United States. Some people are fortunate enough to live safely with family members while some must try to live comfortably on their own. Language barriers, financial uncertainty, and credit obstacles can be cumbersome. Educating yourself will make the process less stressful.
Read MoreAnd as we head into September, our minds have undoubtedly switched from splash pads and family road trips to school and extracurricular activities. But just because the kiddos are going back to school, it does not mean the fun has to stop. There are tons of ways to keep your family bonded and enjoy shared experiences even in the colder seasons. Below are just a few of my favorites.
Read MoreGhanem Daoud Azzow was born on June 20, 1940, to parents Daoud Hanna Azzow and Hasina Mansour Oram and passed away on July 27, 2023. He is survived by his cherished wife Bassima Seman Azzow and beloved children Diana (Fouad) Haddad and May Azzow (Mother Nidhal George Herfi).
Read MoreNearly 400 attendees came to the Warren Consolidated Schools (WCS) Back-to-School event on August 10. The event provided free resources and the ability to ask questions of various staff members. WCS distributed 325 backpacks, and Stellantis’ Middle Eastern Employees Together (MEET) group also donated 100 bags of school supplies for the event.
Read MoreBorn in Iraq on April 7, 1930, Faisal Michael Arabo lived a storied life. At age 21 and with little more than $120 in his pocket, he boarded the T.S.S. Atlantic and began the 21 - day passage to New York in pursuit of the American Dream.
Read MoreZuhair Elias Antone was born on July 16, 1936, in Baghdad, Iraq. At the age of 87, he passed away peacefully and comfortably at Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi, Michigan on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, after bravely enduring a significant stroke two weeks prior.
Read MoreIn Memoriam - September 2023
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