Author : Joe Snell

Through protests and punches, an Assyrian activist fought discrimination during the civil rights movement

Joe SnellJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Dr. Lincoln Malik, an Assyrian from Iraq now based in California, talks about his time as a student activist at Kansas State University during the

Looting hits Assyrian businesses in Chicago

Joe SnellJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020

In the wake of severe looting across Chicago, three Assyrian businesses were damaged. Those businesses, argue one Assyrian shop owner, represent more than damage to

Palm Springs ruled out as this year’s convention hangs in the balance

Joe SnellMay 28, 2020June 5, 2020

With the Palm Springs venue now ruled out, the future of the 2020 Assyrian National Convention is uncertain.

New era for Assyrian leadership in Washington

Joe SnellMay 3, 2020May 5, 2020

The Assyrian Aid Society of America has selected four new officers to lead the non-profit's D.C. chapter. The move hopes to increase Assyrian presence among

Amid impossible conditions, Assyrian orgs fill front lines to help IDPs and refugees

Joe SnellApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020

As conditions worsen for IDPs and refugees, Assyrian organizations are stepping up to meet the unique challenges.

U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq exposes minorities to armed militias, paves path for ISIS return

Joe SnellJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020

U.S. troops withdrawing in Iraq raises concerns about whether their absence will leave minority communities vulnerable to attacks by ISIS.

Iraqi Constitution fails to provide security for Assyrians, Yazidis, study finds

Joe SnellJanuary 9, 2020January 9, 2020

A report released in January by the Assyrian Policy Institute found that the Iraqi Constitution lacks protection measures for Assyrians and Yazidis.

Returning to Atra after 28 years

Joe SnellDecember 10, 2019December 11, 2019

LONDON -- Shamiran Khoshaba returned to Atra this summer after leaving the country in 1991 at eight years old. Like many Assyrians, Khoshaba thought she

Ankawa partnership grows greener Iraq

Joe SnellNovember 24, 2019November 24, 2019

A local project between the Etuti Institute, an organization that promotes young Assyrian leaders, and No Friends But the Mountains planted over 100 trees across

Assyrians press Congress on genocide resolution

Joe SnellOctober 25, 2019December 20, 2019

Assyrian Americans from across the country pressured members of Congress Thursday to support a House resolution that would recognize the Assyrian genocide.

Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Date: August 9, 2020

Time: 1 p.m - 2:30 p.m. EST

Location: Online

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A screening of Sargon Saadi’s “Silence After the Storm,” to be followed by a panel discussion featuring Saadi, Dr. Nicholas Al-Jeloo and Savina Dawood.

Church Service: Mar Gewargis Cathedral

Date: August 9, 2020

Time: 8:00am and 10:00am

Location: Mar Gewargis Cathedral, 7201 N Ashland Blvd, Chicago, IL 60626

Assyrian Church of the East, Diocese of the Eastern USA Facebook Page

Committee members may conduct temperature checks prior to entrance. Sanitizing stations will be available at entrance. Sanitizing upon entering premises requested. No congregating inside or outside the premises. Must wear a mask. Follow markings and keep distance while in line for Holy Communion. Please ensure to bring your own scarf. Exit immediately after receiving Holy Communion. Ushers will direct you to the nearest exit. Per the IDPH (Illinois) website guidance only 50 people are allowed inside.

Diaspora In Bloom 2020: Virtual Art Gallery

Start date: August 15, 2020

End date: August 29, 2020

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A virtual gallery of contemporary Assyrian art featuring never-before-seen work by Atra Givarkes, Esther Elia, Larsa Kena, Maryam Yousif, Rabel Betshmuel, and Shamiran Istifan.

Assyria’s Literary Circle – Virtual Discussion on “Indigenous Solidarity: Don’t Dance Around the Issue” by Nardin Sarkis

Date: August 16, 2020

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 EST

Location: Zoom

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Assyria’s Literary Circle invites you to a virtual literary discussion.

Drive-in Movie at St. Andrews: Miracles from Heaven

Date: August 22, 2020

Time: 8:30pm CST

Location: 901 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview IL 60025 (Saint Andrews Church Parking Lot)

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A drive-in movie experience in the Saint Andrews Church Parking Lot, screening Miracles from Heaven starring Jennifer Garner.

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The Assyrian Podcast’s global campaign for ‘redemptive conversations’

Assyrian, Non-Assyrian NGOs join call for Iraqi recognition of Simele…

From child’s play to the big screen

Lebanon’s Assyrians confront severe economic crisis

Breathing new life into language with Assyrian Circles

Through protests and punches, an Assyrian activist fought discrimination during…

Author : Joe Snell

Through protests and punches, an Assyrian activist fought discrimination during the civil rights movement

Looting hits Assyrian businesses in Chicago

Palm Springs ruled out as this year’s convention hangs in the balance

New era for Assyrian leadership in Washington

Amid impossible conditions, Assyrian orgs fill front lines to help IDPs and refugees

U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq exposes minorities to armed militias, paves path for ISIS return

Iraqi Constitution fails to provide security for Assyrians, Yazidis, study finds

Returning to Atra after 28 years

Ankawa partnership grows greener Iraq

Assyrians press Congress on genocide resolution

Atour Sargon, longtime Lincolnwood resident, runs on ticket of transparency, diversity

After decades of underrepresentation, Assyrians find their place in the polls

Returning to Atra after 28 years

Thousands flock to Morton Grove for third annual Assyrian Food Festival of...

Candlelight march highlights Assyrian Martyr’s Day in Skokie

Juliana Taimoorazy builds bridge between Assyrians, non-Assyrians