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Remembering the Unspoken

The Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) is expanding to reach across Woodward and establish a presence with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) on Oakland County’s west side. Formerly known as The Corners, the property at Walnut Lake and Inkster Roads next to Market Square is being transformed into the new Chaldean Community Center, housing the CACC and administrative offices for the Foundation. Chamber staff has been calling it “CCF West” for a while.

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Bridging Nations

In 2023, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of dedicated advocacy for the Chaldean community in Michigan and worldwide. Building on this significant milestone, the CACC has expanded its efforts, placing a special focus on the plight of Iraq’s Christian communities.

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A Remarkable Journey

A delegation led by Martin Manna visited Baghdad in mid-February for a series of meetings that began with Prime Minister Sudani and separately, the President of the Republic. The focus of these meetings and many others was to continue to push for the rights, dignity, and full integration into society of Iraq’s indigenous Christian community.

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Empowering Change

“The universal characteristic of a Chaldean woman is that she possesses strength because she is likely influenced by her mother and grandmother,” says Diane D’ Agostini, an influential Chaldean woman and first judge in the community. “These quiet leaders implement their vision and guide others. They appreciate that things did not come easy.”

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Voices of Power

In the chancel of Chaldean Catholic churches, the voices of angelic choirs echo. At church, home, or studio, for Chaldeans, singing is not simply an act of worship; it’s a bridge between generations, a link to cultural identity, and a source of spiritual connection.

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Bishop Sarhad

Bishop Sarhad Yawsip Sarhad, who passed away on February 4 of this year at the age of 83, leaves behind a profound legacy that has touched countless lives within the Chaldean community and beyond. Mention his name to just about anyone who knew him, and they immediately light up and start telling stories about him and his great love for humanity.

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Demystifying AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It’s here, and it’s transforming how we work, communicate, and innovate. Yet, for many, AI remains a black box: fascinating but mystifying. How does it actually work? What can it do? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we use it effectively without falling into common traps?

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Creative Frontiers

To say Joseph Naman wears many hats would be an understatement. The 25-year-old Wayne State University graduate has a degree in finance, but soon found himself bored crunching numbers all day, so he branched out into podcasting, filmmaking and standup comedy.

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The Great Fast

Lent is more than just a season on the Church calendar; it is a call to renewal. For Christians around the world, it is a time when we step back from the noise of daily life and hear again the voice of God inviting us to grow closer to Him. Each year, we are given this gift—the Great Fast (Soma Raba)—to pause, reflect, and walk with Christ toward His Passion and Resurrection.

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Immigration Under Trump

I have been practicing immigration law for over 30 years, and I am consistently puzzled by the shortcomings of our system—shortcomings that our politicians have been unable to address. First, we are an aging nation. Without new immigrants, our population will shrink and age, threatening our ability to innovate and weakening our Social Security system.

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