As I am writing this piece, I am simultaneously sitting in my room watching my parents’ wedding video. It took weeks for me to reach this moment. I spent a good chunk of the last month attempting to convert AV to HDMI so that I could experience these cherished moments that I was, unfortunately, unable to live through. Throughout my childhood, I watched this video at least once a month.
Read MoreThe story of how my parents met, fell in love, and got married is like the storyline of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” My mom is Chaldean, the daughter of two immigrants, and was taking classes at Oakland University, at a time when people like her were still in the minority at the college. It’s where she met my dad, who is white and had parents who didn’t know what hummus was and thought their people invented baklava. (My dad took it to a cultural lunch event when he was a kid. Needless to say, he misrepresented his culture). They eventually fell in love, got married with a very Chaldean wedding, (complete with the band, the halhole, the works) and had me, a Chaldean-American girl.
Read MoreWalsh College, in partnership with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, recently published results of its extensive survey on the demographics of Chaldeans in metro Detroit. This follows the last survey which was published in 2018 by the CACC and University of Michigan Dearborn and an earlier survey from 2008 that was conducted by Walsh College.
Read MoreDalia Mammo, M.D., is the Medical Director of Crisis Services at Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. Opening this winter, the center will provide 24/7 psychiatric crisis intervention services for the underserved community in Detroit and Wayne County.
Read MoreWhen Thomas Semaan was elected as New Baltimore’s Mayor two years ago, he became one of the highest elected officials in the Chaldean community. Since then, he proved his worth to the small town located on Anchor Bay and his constituents returned the favor by reelecting him in November.
Read MoreThe Chaldean News emerged as a crucial voice for a burgeoning community of Chaldean Americans in southeast Michigan at a pivotal time in history. Saddam Hussein was just ousted from Iraq and the Iraqi people began to experience democracy for the first time. Thousands had fled the war-torn country, many of them landing on the shores of America, heading for Michigan and the established immigrant community there.
Read MoreAs part of our anniversary celebration, each month we will feature cover stories from that month over the past two decades. These articles will serve as a timeline of what we thought were relevant and worthy of the cover through the years.
Read MoreThe traditions, values, interpretations, and actions of Christians change drastically throughout history. As Chaldeans were likely among the religion’s first converts, our community has followed those changes and is still experiencing them today.
Read MoreAs so many of us look forward to the holiday season and the gifts we’ll exchange with family and friends, our thoughts also turn to those who are less fortunate and the true spirit of the season — “Give big, to get back, to give bigger,” as Rob Bava says. Bava is Community Choice Credit Union’s longtime president and CEO.
Read MoreAbout 99 percent of the Christian communities in the Kurdistan Region live in Erbil and Duhok provinces, said Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) minister Ano Jawhar. Jawhar, the KRG Minister of Communication and Transport, made the remarks during a presser held at a meeting of various members of the ethnic and religious communities to discuss the ongoing legal challenges by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) to the quota seats of ethno-religious components.
Read MoreIt is with immense pride and joy that I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you as we celebrate a remarkable milestone — the 20th anniversary of the Chaldean News. Two decades ago, we embarked on a journey to amplify the voices, stories, and achievements of the Chaldean community. Today, as we reflect on this incredible journey, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support and encouragement from our readers, contributors, and the community at large.
Read MoreI’ve been with the Chaldean News for going on four years, and the incredible growth I have seen in that time is nothing short of amazing. Chaldean community members are rising in the ranks of law enforcement, being appointed to positions of authority, affecting elections, creating business empires, and then turning around with a hand offered to help those that come after them. It is inspiring and uplifting to witness; I can only imagine the pride felt by those involved.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation received a $50,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation on December 18. The donation will be used to support the overall operations of the Chaldean Community Foundation’s work on behalf of vulnerable families and adults with disabilities.
Read MoreOn December 21, Chaldean News staff presented the winners of the Rising Writers Contest with their prizes. Miranda Kattula and Hayley Gappy, along with Yara Bashoory (not pictured) each won $500 for their winning entries
Read MoreIntro to Surath for Adults is an 8-week course taught by Mahir Awrahem beginning January 25 and running until March 14, 2024. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The course fee is $185 and includes a book.
Read MoreSydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has called on people of all faiths to unite for peace at an event at St. Mary’s Cathedral on December 6, hosted jointly with the chair of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference’s Commission for Christian Unity and Inter-Religious Dialogue, Bathurst Bishop Michael McKenna.
Read MoreIn 2022, the CCF embarked on a multi-media educational and informational campaign designed to raise awareness of the work and impact of the Foundation and the Chaldean community in general. The campaign, in motion at this time, also seeks to underscore the inclusiveness of the community and how it is interwoven into the very fabric of Metro Detroit – including serving more than 40,000 individuals each year from 58 countries of origin.
Read MoreOn November 29, Wireless Vision, in collaboration with the CCF, wrapped up the inaugural Learn with a Leader program. The program was a 10-month journey which provided participants the opportunity to hear from top leaders in the community, visit successful businesses and participate in exclusive learning experiences.
Read MoreSeptember 2023 marked a profound pilgrimage for me – a journey back to the cradle of my heritage, the Nineveh Plain in Iraq; particularly to Tel Keppe, the village where my family, the Karana family, has its roots in the Shangu district. This trip was a reconnection with the land that has shaped the identity of our people for generations.
Read MoreAnti-Christian hate crimes are escalating globally, says the latest report issued by Aid to the Church in Need UK. The study shows that oppression or persecution of Christians has increased in 75 percent of the countries surveyed in the last two years. The report also shows that Christian numbers in the Middle East have plummeted over the years as they are impacted by conflicts.
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