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Nerary Yousif Fund sends Assyrians to homeland

The Assyrian JournalMarch 28, 2019March 28, 2019

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

ADM Illinois honors late Assyrian activist, works with GISHRU to build new bridges to Iraq and Turkey By Joe Snell | Photos contributed In honor of late Assyrian activist Nerary Yousif, the Assyrian Democratic Movement (ADM) of Illinois Sector has launched the Nerary Yousif Fund....

Arts and Entertainment

AUAF announces winners of international fine arts competition

The Assyrian JournalFebruary 14, 2019February 14, 2019

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

By Joe Snell | Photos by AUAF Chicago, IL – Winners of the second annual Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation’s (AUAF) fine arts competition were announced on Jan. 27 at a formal ceremony hosted in the organization’s Nineveh Hall. The theme of this year’s international fine...

Arts and Entertainment

Azadoota releases new music video ‘Bruni’

The Assyrian JournalJanuary 27, 2019January 27, 2019

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019

Comedic song is set in a mansion in California By Joe Snell | Photos contributed New South Wales, Australia – Contemporary Assyrian band Azadoota has released a new music video for their single “Bruni”. The song, from their 2008 album “Planetarian”, released on Jan. 20...

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First annual Assyrian graduation ceremony held in Victoria, Australia

The Assyrian JournalJanuary 21, 2019January 24, 2019

January 21, 2019January 24, 2019

By Joe Snell | Photos contributed Victoria, Australia– The Assyrian Australian Social Development Club Inc. (AASDC) hosted their first annual Assyrian Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 13. The program recognized over 25 student graduates from several schools and universities in the area. The program, held...

History

The history of the Assyrian American Association of Chicago revealed in new book

The Assyrian JournalDecember 24, 2018January 21, 2019

December 24, 2018January 21, 2019

By Joe Snell | Photos contributed Chicago – Assyrian author Vasili Shoumanov has released a new book titled “Assyrian American Association of Chicago: 100 years.” The 128-page book provides a historical look into the Assyrian American Association of Chicago, a non-profit educational, cultural and charitable organization...

Events

Assyrian Christmas tree joins popular Chicago exhibition

The Assyrian JournalDecember 21, 2018December 24, 2018

December 21, 2018December 24, 2018

December 2018 | By Joe Snell | Photos by the Teachers and Students of Motwa Assyrian Language School Chicago, IL – An Assyrian Christmas tree has been included in The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s annual “Christmas Around the World” exhibit. The event, which runs...

Church

Mar Yosip Khnanisho Parish opens doors in time for Christmas

The Assyrian JournalDecember 20, 2018December 22, 2018

December 20, 2018December 22, 2018

December 2018 | By Joe Snell | Feature photo by Andrew Aziz Gilbert, AZ – The Mar Yosip Khnanisho Parish of Gilbert, Arizona is opening doors to its new church this Sunday. The church, part of the Assyrian Church of the East (ACOE), was issued a permit...

Profiles

Ramina Samuel becomes first Assyrian counselor at Chicago’s District 219

The Assyrian JournalAugust 29, 2018October 7, 2018

August 29, 2018October 7, 2018

August 2018 | By Joe Snell | Photos Contributed Chicago, IL – Ramina Samuel’s heart was racing as she walked toward her new office at Niles North High School earlier this August. For years, the Assyrian Iraqi native had grown accustomed to filling part-time and...

Tomas Beth-Avdalla stands up for modern Assyrian literature

The Assyrian JournalJune 16, 2018June 16, 2018

Language as politics: Nineb Lamassu promotes heart of Assyrian identity

The Assyrian JournalMay 1, 2018

Juliana Taimoorazy builds bridge between Assyrians, non-Assyrians

The Assyrian JournalMarch 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Michael Badal paves way for young Assyrian DJs, musical artists

The Assyrian JournalJanuary 23, 2018January 23, 2018

World News

Nerary Yousif Fund sends Assyrians to homeland

The Assyrian JournalMarch 28, 2019March 28, 2019

by The Assyrian JournalMarch 28, 2019March 28, 2019

Four flags fly as one at Melbourne’s Greek Festival

The Assyrian JournalMarch 12, 2019March 13, 2019

March 12, 2019March 13, 2019

First annual Assyrian graduation ceremony held in Victoria, Australia

The Assyrian JournalJanuary 21, 2019January 24, 2019

January 21, 2019January 24, 2019

Rebuilding Iraq one book at a time

The Assyrian JournalOctober 8, 2018October 8, 2018

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018

Martyr’s Day celebrated around the world

The Assyrian JournalAugust 27, 2018

August 27, 2018

Russian Assyrians host AJM for youth exchange

The Assyrian JournalJune 2, 2018June 3, 2018

June 2, 2018June 3, 2018

Christmas Spirit spreads in Northern Iraq

The Assyrian JournalDecember 23, 2017March 10, 2018

December 23, 2017March 10, 2018

Events

Chicago dinner gala raises funds, ignites responsibility to homeland

The Assyrian JournalJune 12, 2019July 15, 2019

by The Assyrian JournalJune 12, 2019July 15, 2019

Assyrian Aid Society of America’s third annual “King Ashurnasirpal Dinner Gala” hosted among artifacts of popular Mesopotamian gallery By Joe Snell | Photos by Joe Snell Chicago, IL – Members of the Assyrian Aid Society of America (AAS-A) and guests gathered at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago......

Assyrian empowHER series launches in Turlock

The Assyrian JournalMay 12, 2019May 14, 2019

May 12, 2019May 14, 2019

Assyrian Christmas tree joins popular Chicago exhibition

The Assyrian JournalDecember 21, 2018December 24, 2018

December 21, 2018December 24, 2018

Los Angeles Gala presents Lifetime Achievement Award, honors community leaders

The Assyrian JournalOctober 20, 2018October 20, 2018

October 20, 2018October 20, 2018

LA Food Festival opens ancient door to Assyrian culture

The Assyrian JournalJuly 4, 2018July 6, 2018

July 4, 2018July 6, 2018

King Ashurnasirpal Gala raises money for Assyrians in Nineveh Plains

The Assyrian JournalJune 21, 2018June 23, 2018

June 21, 2018June 23, 2018

California State Convention carries on Assyrian heritage

The Assyrian JournalJune 6, 2018June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018

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Assyrians are a Christian community indigenous to much of present day Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. Today, Assyrians are located across the globe. At The Assyrian Journal, we strive to unify members of our global community in a professional forum by covering the biggest events, highlighting our outstanding leaders, and offering a platform for positive, forward-thinking discussion.

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