The Center paints a portrait of a people, exploring the history that shaped them, the faith that sustains them, and the lives they lead today. At its heart is an exhibition that takes visitors from the court of Nebuchadnezzar to an immigrant grocery store in Detroit and beyond.
Virtual Discussion Archive
January 12, 2024
Interview With Lamees Al Ethari, Author & Professor at the University of Waterloo
November 22, 2023
Interview with Dr. Stan Williams Film, Video, Show & Music Producer, Media Distributor, and more!
September 14, 2023
Interview With Diya Butros Sliwa, President of Civil Rights and Citizenry Organization
September 7, 2023
Interview with Adrianna Kallabat & Kayla Kamposh Co-Presidents of UofM CASA
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June 8, 2023
Interview with Hiro Kay & Shoko Takahashi, Respectively, Author/Youtuber and Illustrator
March 8, 2023
Interview with Aseel Rassam, Radio Host And Producer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXUFyhT_0TA
February 15, 2023
Interview with Brenda Lawrence, Former Congresswoman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sFQdmSFrGI
February 8, 2023
Interview with Debra Wilson, Actor & Artist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBfijXqZF5g
January 31, 2023
Interview with Fadi Boukaram, Photographer & Vlogger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP-1K7Sg2ng
January 16, 2023
Interview with Bilal Hammoud, Activist & Advocate
https://youtu.be/qBo377c6lw8
December 13, 2022
Interview with Paulo Botta, Professor and Researcher
https://youtu.be/dX22T_228DY
December 2, 2022
Interview with Sabah Michael Yacoub, Doctor and Author
https://youtu.be/CurXJOQeNmY
November 11, 2022
Interview with Irma Laguerre, Actor and Storyteller
https://youtu.be/TQPPv15-2CU
November 4, 2022
Interview with Kamala Cesar, Artistic Director of Lotus Music & Dance
https://youtu.be/Xx3VncpfSXk
October 27, 2022
Interview with Narayanaswamy Sankagiri and Divya Jain of Bharatiya Temple
https://youtu.be/4gWMsS817BQ
October 18, 2022
Interview with Dr. Tessa Hofmann, Independent Scholar
https://youtu.be/JxrB3f-7u6U
October 7, 2022
Interview with Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
https://youtu.be/T_tyFDeGavc
September 30, 2022
Interview with Theo Wardia, Operations Director of the Arabic Chaldean Hispanic Organization
https://youtu.be/lKtjLA_rxmw
September 24, 2022
Interview with Carly Hakim Babi, Attorney and Advocate
https://youtu.be/yWSu8n52oWQ
September 16, 2022
Interview with Amanda H. Podany, Professor Emeritus of History
https://youtu.be/AfGQbzItxJ8
September 2, 2022
Interview with Emily Porter, Art Historian & Author
https://youtu.be/18aVKDOhogQ
July 29, 2022
Interview with Nur Al Ebeid, Student of Law and International Affairs
https://youtu.be/uHNHA17-CGE
July 22, 2022
Interview with Rafat Mandwee, Co-founder of the Mandaean Association of America
https://youtu.be/Iui__ecgLKc
July 15, 2022
Interview with Saad B. Murad, Yazidi Human Rights Activist
https://youtu.be/3YylzmiSAok
July 8, 2022
Interview with Zaynab Al-Yassiri, Author of Lunchbox Wisdom
https://youtu.be/Vxw1JaSCXWQ
July 1, 2022
Interview with Sandy Naimou, Yoga Teacher and Audiobook Narrator
https://youtu.be/fKy8PIYDaUI
June 24, 2022
Interview with Mario Kiezi, Entrepreneur and Developer
https://youtu.be/ALMzolUZG5U
June 10, 2022
Interview with Julie Meram, Singer, Actress, and Writer
https://youtu.be/08nGgX_r-Gc
May 27, 2022
Interview with Angela Naimou, Associate Professor at Clemson University
https://youtu.be/8GAWZC_Nk6E
May 20, 2022
Interview with Mi Dong, Executive Director of the Korean American Cultural Center of Michigan
https://youtu.be/L9XFPf623sg
May 13, 2022
Interview with Aliza Tick, Manager of Museum Education at the Zekelman Holocaust Center
https://youtu.be/sbjbn635_cg
May 6, 2022
Interview with R. Benedito Ferrao, Assistant Professor of English, The College of William and Mary
https://youtu.be/znbOD47b8U4
April 29, 2022
Interview with Mike Batayeh, Actor, “Breaking Bad”
https://youtu.be/maxEgRe0Juo
April 22, 2022
Interview with Rola Nashef, Writer, Director, Producer
https://youtu.be/hav1cqJhWoY
April 15, 2022
Interview with David Serio, Curator of Education, Arab American National Museum
https://youtu.be/51JYZ_39LKY
April 8, 2022
Interview with Yvonne Wakim Dennis, Award-Winning Author
https://youtu.be/Se3UF5hzHWw
March 21, 2022
Interview with Vicki Dobbs, Spiritual Entrepreneur and Author
https://youtu.be/102HCNDySbI
March 14, 2022
Interview with Zoe Moore, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
https://youtu.be/uqnVaJleRAs
March 7, 2022
Interview with Zilka Joseph, Indian American and Bene Israel Poet
https://youtu.be/yl0yYEzBYiA
March 3, 2022
Interview with Yasmine Mohammed, Human Rights Activist and Author of “Unveiled”
https://youtu.be/DsP02YqiCA4
March 3, 2022
Interview with Majid Aziz Who Escaped ISIS Through Poetry
https://youtu.be/9BcNYQW5_yI
March 3, 2022
Interview with Jan Hadley, author of “Gigi’s Bedtime Bible Stories”
https://youtu.be/bfSH8A5bJPM
February 19, 2022
Interview with Jamal Ali, Iraqi American Filmmaker and Aircraft Engineer
https://youtu.be/jIHauI2rDig
January 28, 2022
Interview with Author and Civil Engineer Thamur Hindo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAXGHYsAH9A
January 21, 2022
Interview with Religious Studies Professor Charles Powell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R91lnxyTjOo
January 14, 2022
Interview with Postdoctoral Associate at the Yale Babylonian Collection Elizabeth Knott
January 7, 2022
Interview with Arab America Foundation’s Warren and Dr. Amal David
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQbPE0Cau4c
December 20, 2021
Interview with Model and Actress Amanda and Jordyn Kashat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRQ1SyJ7TEQ
December 13, 2021
Interview with Shaman & Artist Living in Costa Rica Martin Khemmoro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxrCflAJA6Y
November 12, 2021
Interview with Iraqi-American Chef Mr. Hani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFx9wa0FVM
November 5, 2021
Interview with Iraqi-American Influencer Mama Soaad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dTLAWL5VBg
October 22, 2021
Interview with Actress Samya Rahmani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_gNPUpukAE
October 8, 2021
Interview with Actress and Stand-Up Comedian Zain Shami
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNzb41rZqqs
September 10, 2021
Interview with Iraqi American Actor, Writer and Director Basim Alameen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t4Xi3sfYhw
September 3, 2021
Interview with Hollywood Casting Director, Middle East Story Consultant and Producer Sam Sako
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e93J69CLq_o
August 27, 2021
Interview with Project Director of the Chaldean Community Foundation Dr. Adhid Miri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45hmDfFl0tE
August 13, 2021
Interview with Archaeologist at the Iraqi Museum Ali Bnayan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs3-HwfEAKc
August 6, 2021
Interview with Co-Producers of the Documentary Film, “Marked” Vanessa Denha-Garmo and Al Zara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REjGl3c-VSo
July 30, 2021
Interview with Advisor to the Chaldean Translation Program Reverend Kenneth Bunge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4meUgwwUGU
July 23, 2021
Interview with Iraqi-Israeli- American Singer and Writer Loolwa Khazzoom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLG-uZ4l9KM
July 16, 2021
Interview with Filmmaker based in United Kingdom Ashtar Alkhirsan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9YboAWfZFQ
July 9, 2021
Interview with Founder of several art-based therapy groups, Music Teacher, Writer and Columnist Bashar Hanna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjDbB-2m7Tk
June 25, 2021
Interview with Playwright and Actress Heather Raffo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cOVXFWnEpM
June 18, 2021
Interview with Film Producers Carole Basri and Adriana Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDXUDafvYlA
June 4, 2021
Interview with Filmmakers Miguel Angel-Soria and Peter Alkatib
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF8GMMFWYkE
May 28, 2021
Interview with Writer and Visual Artist Amer Hanna Fatuhi, PhD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibhWtvOCzVk
May 21, 2021
Interview with International Media Consultant and Director of Sabeel Media Stephen M. Coats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_vmmXZevXs
May 14, 2021
Interview with President & CEO of United Community Family Services (UCFS) Jane Shallal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU3CcECXjjo
April 23, 2021
Interview with Chaldean American Author and Spoken-Word Performer Ann Esshaki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBl14qHYp2s
April 9, 2021
Interview with Poet and Founder of Hikayat Hiba Dagher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObkCPmWLE_Q
March 19, 2021
Interview with Archeologist and Director of Basrah Cultural Museum Ahmed Al-Mamoori
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqpK6eewn1c&t=6s
March 12, 2021
Interview with Priest, Author and Professor of Aramaic Father Michael Bazzi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4EP5zJHFuw
March 5, 2021
Interview with Human Rights Advocate and former Congressional Candidate in VA Tina Ramirez
February 26, 2021
Interview with Docent at the Detroit Institute of Arts Kathleen McBroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC6ewOPQdUc
February 19, 2021
Interview with members of WISDOM Paula Drewek, Delores Lyons, Sameena Basha, and Teri Weingarden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyYpna-_Gi8&t=10s
February 5, 2021
Interview with Author, Literary Translator and Associate Professor Yasmeen Hanoosh
January 22, 2021
Interview with Artist Reni Stephan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1TOja09m3g
January 15, 2021
Interview with Author, Lecturer and Biblical Scholar Dr. Rocco Errico
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcgUx_stl8M
January 8, 2021
Interview with Professor, Semitic Language Linguist, Researcher and Lecturer Geoffrey Khan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJkA7Vivfgo
December 22, 2020
Interview with Ancient Language Specialist Raya Nassif
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsoXf7uplzk
December 18, 2020
Interview with Author Dr. Susan Adelman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnZyq_FXD5k
December 11, 2020
Interview with Executive Director of CultureSource and Chairman of MCACA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAYqrjseW4U
December 4, 2020
Interview with members of The Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project Dr. Azar Maluki and Kathy McKay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI0k717jq3w
November 27, 2020
Interview with Author and Chef Samira Cholagh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkfQkvoghw0
November 20, 2020
Interview with Author of “Preserving the Aramaic Language” Roy Gessford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf2Os83Wi1s
November 13, 2020
Interview with Journalist and Coach Vanessa Denha-Garmo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb7aJsokWqs
November 6, 2020
Interview with Geoarchaeologist Dr. Jaafar Jotheri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfwRsSlmbUA
November 3, 2020
Interview with Archeologist, Assyriologist, and Sumerian Cuneiform Writer Ali Bnayan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6obEbqPkAgE
October 17, 2020
Interview with Principal Stephen Slancik of Schuchard Elementary School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_t_Ax_Dlwo
October 10, 2020
Interview with Shlama Foundation Co-founders, Noor Matti and Evette Shahara Kassab
September 25, 2020
Interview with Author and Deacon Khairy Foumia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTfSNHAmGJ8
September 17, 2020
Interview with Dr. Yaacov Maoz, a Jewish Native Speaker of Aramaic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lV_Z2lzPd8
September 11, 2020
Interview with Author and Entrepreneur Jacob Bacall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxismC6R5JQ&feature=youtu.be
September 4, 2020
Interview with Iraqi-Australian Writer Hajer Al-awsi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bYjj_Q5P9E&feature=youtu.be
August 21, 2020
Interview with Author and Coach Dr. Deborah Al-Najjar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odTliH64zXs
August 20, 2020
Museum walk-through with Author and Publisher Roy Gessford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApOHAirW8UI
August 4, 2020
Interview with Artist and Author Paul Batou
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caajDtYVxHY
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