Dear Circassians

Dear Circassians

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Dear Circassians episodes

  • Not Just to Survive but to Thrive

    A devoted wife, a mother and the first Circassian judge in America. The Honorable Samah Shouka of the Riverside County Superior Court in California, shares her story of migrating to the U.S. and pursuing her dreams in the justice system.

    21 min
  • The Best Time of My Life

    Hider Marza recalls the best time of his life being involved in the earlier days of the New Jersey community's dance group. You'll never guess what their most memorable performance was.

    10 min
  • 98 Years
    Today, August 1, 2021 marks the 98 years of the first Circassians migrating to the United States.
    3 min
  • The Day of Mourning

    May 21st is known as the Circassian Day of Mourning. Circassians within the diaspora come together in observance and pay tribe to the lives that were lost throughout the Russo-Circassian War leading to genocide and exile. 

    4 min
  • In Her Eyes, We're Circassian & Circassian Only
    Nawal Tsay was not your average Circassian woman when first arriving to the United States in 1970. Being the first female vice-president of the Circassian Benevolent Association, she overcame many obstacles and was determined to help build a greater community. 
    Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza
    Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa
    19 min
  • Circassian New Year

    What is Circassian New Year? Why is it celebrated in March?


    Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza

    Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa

    5 min
  • Never Forget You’re an Adigha
    In this episode, we'll hear from Lena Khumush, the daughter of Obaid Molamusa, one of the founding members of the current Circassian Benevolent Association. Lena will take us back in time to the early years within the Circassian community.
    Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza
    Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa
    16 min

About Dear Circassians

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A podcast created by two Circassian women capturing stories from the past, discussing present day challenges and what the future holds.