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FOUNDATION UPDATE Upcoming Events August 11 Warren Consolidated Schools Back-to-School Event Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm September 8 Emergency Preparedness Town Hall Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm September 20 National Voter Registration Day Event Time: TBD September 22 Henry Ford Diabetes Prevention Town Hall Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm All events will be held at the Chaldean Community Foundation. For more information, please contact Jubilee Jackson at 586-722-7253. Macomb County Community Infant Mental Health Team toured the Chaldean Community Foundation following their Post-Partum Depression Town Hall. Breaking Down Post-Partum Depression The Chaldean Community Foundation hosted a Post-Partum Depression Town Hall live on Facebook on July 12. The program was presented by the Macomb County Community Infant Mental Health team, which provided tips and resources for mothers experiencing post-partum depression. Topics included the signs and symptoms of post-partum or perinatal depression, causes of post-partum depression, and community resources. You may view the Town Hall in its entirety by visiting the Chaldean Community Foundation Facebook page: @chaldeanfoundation. The students receiving coaching from camp coach Vincent Manna. Nothing But Net The CCF hosted its first ever Youth Basketball Camp for guys and girls from Grissom Middle School. 28 sixth and seventh grade students have participated in this 10-week summer basketball camp, designed to be an outlet for physical fitness, provide fundamental basketball skills, team building activities and a place to socialize and make new friends. The camp will be coming to a close in mid-August. For more information regarding the program, contact the Chaldean Community Foundation at 586-722-7253. Baby Extravaganza The Chaldean Community Foundation will host an event to provide resources for new and expecting mothers on Wednesday, August 3. The event will take place from 3:00pm-6:00pm at the Chaldean Community Foundation. The Baby Extravaganza, which will feature more than 30 exhibitors across Macomb and Oakland County, will include many resources, free giveaways, door prizes, and several interactive 30-minute demonstrations on best practices regarding childcare and child development. A “Touch a Truck” police car and fire truck will be on-site for kids to interact with, and we will serve up ice cream for the whole family. The event is free for those who attend. Strollers are welcome. Akram Kareem CCF Announces Lifetime Achievement Awardee The Chaldean Community Foundation is happy to announce that it will award Akram Kareem with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, September 29 at the Palazzo Grande. A lifelong entrepreneur, Akram Kareem has been involved in major philanthropic efforts for the Chaldean Churches in Southeast Michigan and internationally. For Gala sponsorship inquiries visit www.chaldeanfoundation.org or call Jubilee Jackson at 586-722-7253. 8 CHALDEAN NEWS AUGUST 2022
GUEST COLUMN All Men Created Equal The U.S. Constitution explained When Thomas Jefferson wrote the famous words “all men are created equal,” his original intent was likely to limit that category to only white men, not minorities or women. Yet, when we celebrate this phrase today and teach it to our kids in school, we do so under the assumption that it represents people of all races, colors, and genders. However, there has never been a constitutional amendment to revise the original intent. So where did this change in interpretation originate? The above is an example of the difficulty in adhering rigidly to the original intent of the founders when they wrote the Constitution. They lived in a world with different values than ours. Indeed, N. PETER ANTONE SPECIAL TO THE CHALDEAN NEWS we should give them credit for the sacrifices they made in order to leave the world a better place than they found it. For example, at the time Thomas Jefferson wrote the Constitution, not all white men were equal under the law, and his declaration, in itself, was a huge advancement for society. But, if we look beyond the original intent of the founders, how can we avoid an overreach? The answer is that the founders original intent was based on noble principles that have the potential to be expanded upon and re-interpreted with time which we can do while being also careful to remain within the confines of those principles. For example, Thomas Jefferson’s intent rested on a principle that is wider and more inclusive than his written word – the principle that regardless of when or where people are born, they should have equal rights and opportunities. At his time, the people whom society considered worthy of such treatment were limited to white men. Though his words reference only “men,” today we understand this to include all individuals, regardless of ethnicity or gender, due to the broadness of the underlying principle. Originalists are often concerned that if the Constitution is interpreted as having an expansive meaning (referred to as a “living document,”) this would allow the federal judiciary to create policy and law when its role should be limited to the interpretation of law. So how can a balance be achieved? The answer is that the judiciary to whom we give such responsibility should be selected wisely and in a way that will generate the respect of the majority of the public. Members of the Supreme Court are chosen by the President and confirmed by the Senate for lifetime appointments. When at least 60 Senators had to approve of any nominee, one could be more assured that ultimate selections reflected mainstream opinions. Unfortunately, due to actions taken by Senate majority leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell, only 50 Senators are now needed to approve the President’s choice. This allows for more divisive selections. Additional controversy has arisen due to the recent lack of consistency in nomination procedures. In one case, a judicial appointment to the Supreme Court was delayed because an election was six months away, while another was made just three weeks before an election after the passing of a Justice. And while one side is pleased that the current composition of the Court appears to be in their favor, things could easily change course if and when the other side finds an opportunity to game the system, as evidenced by calls to pack the Court (which involves increasing the number of sitting Justices). Thankfully, these calls have mostly been ignored. I think that the Supreme Court should pursue its decisions with some humility and with consideration of where the American people stand. A careful and balanced pathway for future decisions is critical for our nation to maintain faith in the Supreme Court as an independent and equal third branch of government. We can’t help when you pick the slowest checkout line. But we can help you send money fast with Zelle. ® BIRMINGHAM Member FDIC Ad Number: PP-BOAA-22351D Trim: 9" x 5.875" Perich Job No: 22351 Bleed: NA AUGUST 2022 CHALDEAN NEWS 9
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