“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This quote attributed to French writer Jean Baptiste Alphonse Karr in 1849 still holds true 175 years later. As we look back on the span of stories gracing the Chaldean News covers in the month of June, many of these topics are still at the forefront of discussion in the community.
Read MoreChaldean News staff Dr. Adhid Miri was invited to speak at a “Storytellers on Sunday” event held May 19 at Palmer Park Log Cabin. The cultural neighborhood event included a book swap and discussion (stories) with four guests, including Dr. Miri.
Read MoreIn honor of Father’s Day, we celebrate the role that dads play in our families. They carry us daily. Beyond providing financial support, they offer guidance, support, and wisdom, shaping our values, beliefs, and aspirations. Fathers often serve as role models, demonstrating strength, resilience, and integrity, while also fostering a sense of security and stability within the family unit.
Read MoreCCF’s Strategic Initiatives Manager, Stacy Bahri, was nominated for the 2024 Athena International 2024 Leadership Award. Stacy’s journey started as a case worker, where she passionately advocated for her clients, helping them acculturate into American society. Today, she manages community outreach and strategic initiatives for the organization.
Read MoreNuman Kurtulmus, Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, sent a letter to Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, condemning the decision to acknowledge the Assyrian and Chaldean Genocide by the Ottoman Empire adopted by the French National Assembly on April 29.
Read MoreThe Macomb Student/Staff Wellbeing, Emotional Learning Launch (M-SWELL) team had the opportunity to visit the Chaldean Community Foundation last month to get an overview of programming and resources available to the greater community.
Read MoreThe CCF’s Balance and Breathe Program is now underway! The program is catered to older adults and caregivers, giving them the opportunity to learn chair yoga and Zumba exercises. The program is in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of North America’s Center on Holocaust Survivor Care Institute on Aging and Trauma.
Read MoreOn May 1, the Chaldean Community Foundation hosted the inaugural Spring Community Job Fair. With almost 30 employers in attendance and close to 150 eager job seekers, it was an event to remember. Job seekers had the opportunity to connect with hiring professionals from a variety of industries and even had in-person interviews on the spot.
Read MoreSpring, with its gentle warmth and vibrant blooms, offers more than just a visual treat. It serves as a poignant metaphor for personal growth and renewal. Much like the earth awakening from its winter slumber, we can harness the energy of spring to embark on our own journeys of self-discovery and development.
Read Moreفي ميشيغان مساء 26 نيسان/ابريل 2024، ودعا المنظمون لحضورها العديد من الشخصيات البارزة من العراق، والولاية، والعاصمة، واشنطن. ومن بين الذين قبلوا الدعوة وقاموا بالرحلة إلى الولايات المتحدة، رئيس بلدية الحمدانية/بخديدا/قرة قوش/نينوى، (عصام بهنام متي)، ورئيس بلدية عنكاوا/أربيل، (رامي نوري سياويش).
Read MoreThe 21st Annual Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner was held on April 26, 2024, at Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield. Designed to honor the individuals and businesses that make a positive impact on the Chaldean community, this year’s honoree was Frank Jonna of Jonna Construction, who was named Businessperson of the Year.
Read MoreThe Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce’s advocacy efforts paid off on May 14 when Madison Heights City Council rejected a request to open a Sheetz location in the city. Sheetz is an Altoona, Pennsylvania-based company that specializes in large-footprint gas station/convenience stores.
Read MoreThe motorcade stretched a mile long down Walnut Lake Road to Shenandoah Country Club (SCC) on Thursday, April 18. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani was in town to speak with the Iraqi American community and its leaders, having first traveled to Houston to speak with Iraqi immigrants there and visiting the Islamic Institute in Dearborn before coming to West Bloomfield.
Read MorePrime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met at dawn on Friday (Baghdad time) with a number of members of the Iraqi community, who met at the Iraqi Chaldean Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Read MoreThe Detroit Police Department’s 10th precinct is partnering with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce to network with store owners and discuss new strategies to reduce crime, ethnic tension, and negative perceptions.
Read MoreOnce Elia graduated, he worked hard to support his family. It was this goal that led to his downfall. He was introduced to Adderall, which he used to stay awake and alert through his long days at school and multiple jobs. “That’s what our culture is, we work hard and try to help each other and support one another,” Elia said about the Chaldean community.
Read MoreDating back to ancient Mesopotamia, the Epic of Gilgamesh stands as one of the oldest known works of literature in human history. This epic poem, written on clay tablets in cuneiform script, tells the story of Gilgamesh, the legendary half-god king of Uruk, and his quest for immortality. Through its portrayal of heroic deeds, friendship, and the inevitability of mortality, the Epic of Gilgamesh reflects the concerns and values of society in ancient Mesopotamia.
Read MoreNames and naming practices in other cultural areas show a strong similarity in basic trends. Among the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians, names are theophoric designations (having the name of a god embedded in something, such as a name) such as Nebuchadnezzar of the Bible, translated as “Nabu (a god) protected the estate.” And Ashurbanipal, meaning “Ashur (a god) created a son (heir).”
Read MoreUntil I watched the movie “Sister Cabrini,” I never thought a story could capture the issues of humanity and immigration so well as to rank among the best movies I have watched in my lifetime. The movie is the true story of a girl, Cabrini, living in the 19th century with poor health, envisioning missionary work to open orphanages, hospitals, and accommodations for the poor world-wide, long before anyone thought of social services.
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