Assyrian-Armenian Olympic Boxer: Emmanuel Agassi
Emmanuel Agassi was born on December 25, 1930 in Salmas, Iran, a popular birthplace for Assyrians around the area. Agassi’s mother, Noonia,…
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Lt. Norman Yonan
Norman Joseph Yonan was born on January 3rd, New Britain, Connecticut. His parents were Joseph and Anna Yonan. Growing up, Yonan graduated…
Music Blog: Benefits of Playing the Flute
If you’re looking for an instrument that will provide your child with many benefits, look no further than the flute! Playing the…
Charles W. Warda
BetGivargis-McDaniel, M., 2007. 108, in: Assyrians of New Britain. Arcadia Pub., Charleston, SC, pp. 108–108. Assyrian Inventor Charles W. Warda was born…
Nouri Iksandar
Did you know that the Assyrian musician, Nouri Iskandar, composed the soundtracks for several films and television shows in Syria? This includes…
Adapting Children to Online Tutoring
The current generation of children is growing up in a digital age. They are used to communicating and learning through technology. This…
Rev. Paul Sarkhosh Newey
Rev. Paul Sarkhosh Newey was born on October 8, 1885 in Tutrush, Urmia. On October 8th, 1885. Rev. Newey attended Urmia Prepatory…
Hanna Petros
Did you know that the first Assyrian (neo-Aramaic) music records created in Iraq were in 1931? Hanna Petros was the man behind…
Mar Elia Oraham
Did you know that in 1915, during the Assyrian Genocide, an Assyrian man who became a bishop in the Russian Orthodox Church,…
Kevie Yu
Meet Kevie Yu, a violin instructor with the Assyrian Cultural Foundation who is passionate about inspiring her students and making beautiful music.…
10 Studying Tips for English as Second Language Students
10 Studying Tips for English as Second Language Students English as a second language can be difficult to learn, but it is…
Rev. Jacob David
Did you know that Assyrians were attending universities in the United States as early as the nineteenth century? Rev. Jacob David was…