‘New Americans’ is a compelling series that shines a light on the remarkable journeys and resilience of immigrants within the vibrant Chaldean community. Join us as we delve into the impactful work of the Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF), a beacon of hope and support for newcomers striving to assimilate and thrive in their adopted homeland.
Read MoreBy Mena Hannakachl Redefining what it means to be a “progressive Chaldean” is long overdue. I respect the reasons why Chaldeans lean toward the right, especially considering the history of fighting to preserve the culture’s identity, religion, and language. I understand the challenges of keeping our traditions, beliefs, and behaviors alive amidst other communities.
Read MoreWith support from the Good Sports Foundation, the Chaldean Community Foundation is hosting a two-day indoor futsal (a type of indoor soccer) camp for middle school (grade 6-8) students on February 21 and February 23 from 9:30am-11:30 am.
Read MoreBy Samir Jamil, MD Recently, I attended my first silent retreat sponsored by the Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center (ECRC). From the start, I felt that I did not belong to this crowd of mostly young devotees, especially after I noticed how much more spiritual they were. What I hoped for by attending this retreat was a true self-examination and to inch closer to God the Creator.
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Read Moreالعراق بلد التنوع الديني والمذهبي، فيه عاشت أقدم الديانات، وعلى أرضه وجدت مختلف الجماعات الدينية والإثنية والمكونات التي تشكلت وعاشت فيه منذ القدم وعاشت فيه، وبعضها أصيل تعود جذوره لحضارات وادي الرافدين، لكنها سوية شكلت الدولة العراقية الحديثة.
Read MoreBy Sarah Kittle. February is officially cuddle month, when frosty weather and frigid temperatures keep us confined to the great indoors. On the other hand, it is also a great date month, with Valentine’s Day smack dab in the middle. Lucky for you, dear reader, we have supplied some fantastic ideas for dating in Detroit—there are so many places to go, some that may even be new to you!
Read MoreThe ongoing conflict in the Middle East suffered an escalation recently as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles targeting a residential area of Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). The regional security council reports that at least four perished and six were injured in the eight blasts that rocked the area.
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Faisal Arabo was a Detroit-area pioneer in publishing and broadcasting who dedicated his time to the education and entertainment of thousands of Iraqi Americans who longed to stay connected to their ethnic and cultural roots.
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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of publishing the Chaldean News, we take this opportunity to look back and honor the first Chaldean newspapers published in the US. We remember a host of Chaldean Iraqi immigrants who were journalists, writers, poets, and media entrepreneurs, and we celebrate their accomplishments here in America.
Read Moreتزامناً مع ذكرى مرورعشرون عاماً تقريباً على إصدار نشرة اخبار الكلدان (كالديان نيوز)، واستجابة لرغبات جيل من القراء الذين يتابعون المجلة ويرغبون في قراءة صفحات باللغة العربية، تقرر اضافة صفحة أو صفحتين باللغة العربية ضمن اعداد المستقبل، نأمل من خلالها تحفيز القراء والكتاب للتواصل معنا ورفدنا بمقالاتهم وإبداعاتهم الفكرية والقلمية.
Read MoreMy name is May Antone, and I am a practicing internist physician in Southfield, Michigan. I finished medical school in Baghdad, Iraq in 1993 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1995 where I did my residency. I have not returned to Iraq for over 25 years.
Read MoreBy Dr. Rena Daiza As the holiday season ends, days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s not uncommon for some of us to feel like bears contemplating hibernation. The winter blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), might be nipping at your heels, but I’ve got the perfect arsenal of coping mechanisms to turn that frown upside down.
Read MoreAs 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.
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