U.S. sees only “modest success” in return of refugees to northern Iraq, USAID official says
Despite a significant increase in dollars and manpower, the U.S. has had only “modest success” in encouraging the return of refugees to Iraq’s Nineveh Plain
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Assyrians join global Christian leaders on Capitol Hill to advocate for religious freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In front of nearly one hundred of the world’s leading religious freedom advocates — including ambassadors and task force representatives from Armenia,
Thousands flock to Morton Grove for third annual Assyrian Food Festival of Chicago
CHICAGO - By the early afternoon of the first day of the Assyrian Food Festival of Chicago, the Morton Grove Park District was already swelling
Candlelight march highlights Assyrian Martyr’s Day in Skokie
CHICAGO - Hundreds of candles descended down Niles Center Road in Skokie on Aug. 7 as part of Assyrian Martyr's Day. The annual commemoration, held
Chicago dinner gala raises funds, ignites responsibility to homeland
CHICAGO - Members of the Assyrian Aid Society of America (AAS-A) and guests gathered at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago on May
‘Diaspora in Bloom’ shines light on contemporary Assyrian artists
Uniquely curated gallery connects history of homeland with modernity of diaspora By Rebecca Pirayou | Photos contributed Contemporary Assyrian art exhibition “Diaspora in Bloom: Assyrians
Assyrian empowHER series launches in Turlock
By Joe Snell | Photos contributed In 2015, as TV host Maryam Shamalta was leaving the studio of a live show, she received a call
Nerary Yousif Fund sends Assyrians to homeland
ADM Illinois honors late Assyrian activist, works with GISHRU to build new bridges to Iraq and Turkey By Joe Snell | Photos contributed In honor
Four flags fly as one at Melbourne’s Greek Festival
Assyrians showcase unique dances alongside Armenian, Greek, Australian traditions March 2019 | By Joe Snell | Photos contributed It might have been the old country.
Atour Sargon, longtime Lincolnwood resident, runs on ticket of transparency, diversity
Community staple and mother of two encourages Assyrian engagement in upcoming election By Joe Snell | Photos contributed Lincolnwood, IL – In September 2017, after