About This Issue

This issue of The Assyrian Star celebrates the 93rd Annual Assyrian National Convention in Chicago, centered on the theme “Bridging Generations, Building the Future.” It explores the history and legacy of the Assyrian American National Federation and its official publication, while commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Freydun Atouraya, a physician, poet, and pioneer of the Assyrian independence movement. The magazine features articles on Assyrian language preservation, journalism, diaspora identity, historical preservation, and efforts to strengthen connections with the ancestral homeland. It also highlights the next generation of Assyrian leaders through youth initiatives, emerging organizations, and cultural programs, alongside features on early Assyrian music in America, international community developments, and Assyrian athletes making history on the world stage. Overall, this issue blends historical reflection, cultural preservation, and forward-looking initiatives to celebrate the resilience, unity, and continued growth of the Assyrian people.