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FROM THE EDITOR<br />
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Celebrating the Dreamers<br />
This month’s Chaldean News has so many<br />
inspiring and uplifting stories, beginning<br />
with our cover story. Thomas Denha was a<br />
man who dreamed big; he had dreams not only for<br />
himself and his family, but for the entire Chaldean<br />
community. He came to America at the tender age<br />
of 18 and yes, he took risks and learned along the<br />
way, but he kept in the forefront of his mind his<br />
vision for a better life. Thomas’ family and friends<br />
are understandably incredibly proud of his accomplishments,<br />
and we have the honor of sharing his<br />
story with our readers.<br />
Another dreamer whose story we are fortunate<br />
to share is Thamer Hannona. His name<br />
may look familiar to our readers, as we profiled<br />
his father Habib in the past. Thamer is a worldclass<br />
creative and his concepts drive the future<br />
of the automotive industry. His work unites the<br />
past and the future in some truly groundbreaking<br />
visions of cars to come. You’ve heard of<br />
self-driving cars, but did you know there were<br />
different levels of automation? Read Cal Abbo’s<br />
insightful article to learn more.<br />
News about artificial intelligence is trending<br />
right now, and we are pleased to bring you a story<br />
on how new technologies are helping to uncover the past. In<br />
her article on AI and ancient languages, Christina Salem tells<br />
the story of Matthew Nazari, a linguistics trailblazer who is<br />
using AI technology to decipher not only how the ancient Assyrian<br />
language looks and reads, but also how it sounds.<br />
Weam Namou pens a personal account of her pilgrimage to<br />
Carey, Ohio, for the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption<br />
of Mary. This annual trip is undertaken by many of the faithful<br />
– approximately 5,000 people each year. Weam talks about the<br />
pilgrimage itself and shares her knowledge of the origins of Our<br />
Lady of Consolation Church, where it all happens.<br />
As the Chaldean News grows, we are partnering with others<br />
to bring you more varied and rich coverage of the community<br />
at large. One of the ways we are doing that is through<br />
a grant from Michigan Humanities to tell ‘Great Michigan<br />
SARAH KITTLE<br />
EDITOR<br />
IN CHIEF<br />
Stories.’ Our article on father-and-son team Nick and<br />
Randy Najjar and their field trip to Kalamazoo to record<br />
a conversation for NPR’s Story Corps series falls<br />
under that category. The event page in this issue also<br />
includes a local group’s introduction to the Chaldean<br />
Cultural Center, another part of the Chaldean story.<br />
As we get ready to send our kids back to school<br />
or maybe prepare ourselves for school, Dr. Adhid<br />
Miri schools us on what education looked like in<br />
Iraq in the beginning of the 20th century compared<br />
to what it looks like today. Education is so important<br />
to any culture, and we are no different.<br />
The Chaldean News is partnering with<br />
others to bring you more varied and rich<br />
coverage of the community at large. One<br />
of the ways we are doing that is through<br />
a grant from Michigan Humanities to tell<br />
‘Great Michigan Stories.’<br />
Other topics covered in September include the recognition<br />
of CCF staff and noteworthy community members,<br />
World Youth Day, a new pastoral center in Dohuk, and Chaldean<br />
Youth Camp. We also honor our dearly departed and<br />
share some life skills for new Americans.<br />
Valene Ayar helps us fall in love with Autumn, Steve<br />
Stein shares the story of unstoppable Ella Lucia, and Weam<br />
Namou interviews musician Raad Hakeem. Sit back with a<br />
nice cup of chai and settle in for a good read. We are happy<br />
to have you here.<br />
Sarah Kittle<br />
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