The Chaldean language initiative at Oakland University (OU) continues to build momentum as it expands both in-person and online learning opportunities. In recognition of International Mother Language Day, the College of Arts & Sciences / Linguistics program will host a presentation highlighting the history, structure, and cultural significance of languages, including the Chaldean language.
Read MoreA senior Republican lawmaker is urging President Trump to prioritize the rights and political future of Iraq’s Chaldean Syriac Assyrian Christians, calling it both a moral obligation and a strategic U.S. interest. In a February 16 letter, Rep. Darin LaHood asked the White House to press Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government to enforce Article 125 of Iraq’s Constitution, which guarantees administrative, political, and cultural rights for the indigenous Christian community but has gone largely unimplemented for nearly two decades. He also called for restoring electoral quota protections and diaspora voting, arguing that enforcing existing laws would strengthen security and help stem emigration.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Hockey League hosted its Charity Night on Feb. 15 at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, bringing the community together for an evening of competition and generosity. The event raised $25,000 for the Chaldean Community Foundation, supporting its vital programs and services. With the championship games set for next week, the league now looks ahead to an exciting finish to the season both on and off the ice.
Read MoreRudy’s Prime Steakhouse in downtown Clarkston has been named Hour Detroit magazine’s 2026 Restaurant of the Year — a milestone moment for a restaurant rooted as deeply in history as it is in hospitality.
Read Moreلطالما كان الشعر في قلب الثقافة العربية، وصدر الديوان وأدب المجالس كونه أقدم وسيلة استخدمها المتحدثون الأوائل في اللغة العربية لتسجيل معتقداتهم ورواياتهم وفلسفتهم. بدأ الشعر في شبه الجزيرة العربية منذ أكثر من 1500 عام، قبل الإسلام، واستمر في الشهرة ولكنه أصبح فيما بعد شكلاً لغوياً فنياً وانتشرعالمياً.
Read Moreبغداد (أ ف ب) - قال مسؤولون عراقيون يوم السبت إن القوات الأمريكية انسحبت بالكامل من قاعدة جوية في غرب العراق تنفيذا لاتفاق مع الحكومة العراقية. سبق واتفقت واشنطن وبغداد في عام 2024 على إنهاء عمل التحالف الذي تقوده الولايات المتحدة والذي يقاتل تنظيم الدولة الإسلامية في العراق بحلول سبتمبر 2025، ومغادرة القوات الأمريكية القواعد التي كانت تتمركز فيها. ومع ذلك، بقيت وحدة صغيرة من المستشارين العسكريين الأمريكيين وأفراد الدعم.
Read MoreThe second month of the year is when we turn our attention to the topic of love. We celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, devoted to lovers, smack dab in the middle. February is also when a whole lot of wedding planning takes place, leading up to a big day—and a big deal—later in the year.
Read MoreThe new year is off to a great start at CCF West in West Bloomfield. Language and cooking classes are back in session, bringing fresh energy and new opportunities for learning. Before the holidays, the CCF West proudly celebrated the class completion of several students for the fall session of the Sureth and Arabic language classes.
Read MoreThe CCF hosted members of the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative (MCSCEI) for a tour of their Sterling Heights facility on January 12, 2026. As a proud grant recipient of the Children’s Endowment Initiative, CCF looks forward to strengthening partnerships that support children and families in our community.
Read MoreIn December, the CCF was nominated by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners for the Macomb County Casual Day Charitable Collections Program. With department leader permission, participating employees within Macomb County Government could wear casual clothing to work on Fridays/designated days if they donate at least one dollar to that month’s organization.
Read MoreUnder the patronage and presence of Mr. Abdul Qader Al-Dakheel, Governor of Nineveh, and at the kind invitation of His Excellency Mar Najeeb Mikhael, Archbishop of Mosul and Aqra for the Chaldean Catholics, and in coordination with the Iraq office of the Chaldean Community Foundation, a ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the site of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Telkeif, marking the beginning of its rehabilitation.
Read MoreRafid Kiti etched his name into Oregon Institute of Technology men’s basketball history as one of the program’s most dominant and prolific scorers — and he may now hold a distinction that extends well beyond the court.
Read MoreVanessa Denha Garmo’s newly published book Conversations That Create the Culture explores how communication — when done with intention, consistency, and humility — shapes organizational culture, employee engagement, and the bottom line.
Read MoreBAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq in implementation of an agreement with the Iraqi government, Iraqi officials said. Washington and Baghdad agreed in 2024 to wind down a U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq by September 2025, with U.S. forces departing bases where they had been stationed.
Read MoreFor more than four decades, Coach Thaier Mukhtar has shaped one of Michigan’s most respected high school soccer programs, leading De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren to hundreds of victories, multiple state championships, and a reputation for excellence that extends far beyond the field.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Chaldean weddings, the celebration has always extended beyond a single day. Layered with faith, family and detail — from the rings exchanged at the altar to the flowers carried down the aisle and from the invitation to the reception — 2026 wedding trends lean further into personalization and intentional design.
Read MoreWhen couples tie the knot, they hope their day will be unforgettable. Fadi Y. Sitto ensures it is. Using a typewriter, Sitto listens to wedding guests and newlyweds alike, translating conversation, laughter, and quiet glances into live, spontaneous poetry.
Read MoreGreat style isn’t about trends, it’s about presence. Style is a language. Long before you speak, your clothes do the talking. They signal confidence, intention, and self-awareness or the lack of it. And while trends will always come and go, the way you carry yourself never goes out of style.
Read MoreMore than 100 attendees from West Bloomfield—city employees and business owners—gathered for Breakfast with a Champion on January 22, hosted by the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) at its West Bloomfield facility.
Read MoreMarian High School marked a significant milestone late last year with the official opening of its new Wanink Art Wing and Fisher Family Science Wing, a major step forward in the school’s long-term campus improvement plan. The ribbon cutting, held October 28, celebrated the completion of Phase One of a multi-year renovation campaign aimed at enhancing both academic rigor and creative exploration for students.
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