By: Anthony Israil August 7, 2023 Today marks 90 years since the beginning of the Simele Massacre. This slaughter of indigenous...

"Ninos and Shamiran" by: Paul Batou Love is an enigma. It is a feeling that has captivated the hearts of poets and writers for centuries,...

Cover art by Naï Zakharia Queen Puabi was an enigmatic queen in ancient Sumeria who lived over 4,500 years ago. She was a powerful ruler...

Shamiran carved into mahogany wood by my grandpa, Najib Gulla Queen Shamiran, also known as Shammuramat, was a formidable queen in...

The Assyrian Empire was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in ancient history. At the heart of this great empire were...

As a first-generation Assyrian navigating the diaspora, cultivating friendships with individuals dispersed across the globe can present...

By: Salwan Salem & Christina Salem Guest writer to Salem’s Vision 7 easy steps to slowly build yourself to a better financial future....

Not sure where I got this meme from, but it’s perfect. By: Christina Salem There will always be opportunities in which another human...

This is a photo of a human heart completely drained of blood. Blood is used to transport necessary nutrients and oxygen. The Average...

Imagine a world where society has been  driven to religion as a means to reconnect with their spirit. Now, imagine a country that allows...

I’m gonna keep it short and sweet for you. Take control of your life. Get maximum results out of the efforts you exert in your day to day...

There are millions of things I wish I could thank you for, but one teaching stands out above the rest. When being surrounded by loud boys...

March 21, 2018 It’s National Reading Month and I took a trip down memory lane when something occurred to me while reading one of my...

You decide. From "The Tao of Wu" by RZA of rap group Wu-Tang Clan. It’s officially upon us. We’ve gotten through the bulk of the holiday...

An excerpt from my upcoming book that has been 6 years in the making. Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy. February 7, 2012 I miss you, and...

Kara Tepe, Lesvos, Greece. The last day on the island of Lesvos was unlike any other. We spent the day in the village of Kara Tepe, where...

Second, was Moria Refugee Camp in Lesvos, Greece. Many refugees end up on Lesvos by sea in part of the exodus due to its close proximity...

In my experience this past summer I witnessed 4 different ethnocentric societies and their cohabitation after experiencing a crisis. The...

Reputation vs Character This photo was taken of a Syrian man named Ahmed after he was finished crying. His shirt is emblazoned in a...

As Venus makes its way into Aquarius, friendship becomes the forefront of our relationships. “Birds of a feather” I used to walk around...