Lioness of Assyria: Lady Surma, ambassador of the Assyrian nation

How an online language program is nurturing an interest in a mother tongue July 2020 | Photos contributed | By Yasmeen Altaji The multi-person “tile”...

From Baghdad to Kansas, Lincoln Malik fought racism amid the civil rights movement

Joe SnellJune 30, 2020November 29, 2025

by Joe SnellJune 30, 2020November 29, 2025

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...

Together.

The Assyrian JournalJune 6, 2020February 18, 2024

by The Assyrian JournalJune 6, 2020February 18, 2024

Amid a surge of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, we asked our readers who were involved in these demonstrations to share their...

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

Joe SnellAugust 29, 2018April 24, 2024

by Joe SnellAugust 29, 2018April 24, 2024

August 2018 | By Joe Snell | Photos Contributed Ramina Samuel’s heart was racing as she walked toward her new office at Niles North High School earlier...

Tomas Beth-Avdalla stands up for modern Assyrian literature

Joe SnellJune 16, 2018November 26, 2025

by Joe SnellJune 16, 2018November 26, 2025

Tomas Beth-Avdalla sits in a cluttered room near his home in Gothenburg, Sweden, surrounded by aging Assyrian photographs, books, audiocassettes, videos, and periodicals — often...

Language as politics: Nineb Lamassu promotes heart of Assyrian identity

The Assyrian JournalMay 1, 2018January 14, 2024

by The Assyrian JournalMay 1, 2018January 14, 2024

By Robina Lajin | May 1, 2018 Cambridge, England – Nineb Lamassu cannot take credit for his passport reading Assyria. As a PhD Candidate at the...

Juliana Taimoorazy builds bridge between Assyrians, non-Assyrians

Joe SnellMarch 21, 2018November 25, 2025

by Joe SnellMarch 21, 2018November 25, 2025

Juliana Taimoorazy is not bashful when it comes to helping Christians in the Middle East. As the founder and president of Iraqi Christian Relief Council,...

Michael Badal paves way for young Assyrian DJs, musical artists

Joe SnellJanuary 23, 2018November 23, 2025

by Joe SnellJanuary 23, 2018November 23, 2025

M ichael Badal pulled up to DJ Club Silk Nightclub in Sacramento with his essentials – USB sticks, headphones, and ear plugs. At just seventeen,...

Chicago attorney on promoting law education among Assyrian students

The Assyrian JournalJanuary 10, 2018

by The Assyrian JournalJanuary 10, 2018

The Assyrian Journal | January 2018 | Photos from Assyrian American Bar Association | By Ramsen Shamon Name: Phillip Rehani Hometown: Skokie, Ill. Occupation: Attorney at...