Dear Circassians

By Dear Circassians

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

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Dear Circassians episodes:

February 03, 2022 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.
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21min
December 24, 2021 The Return of the Sun
Dighaghaza, the return of the sun, is an ancient Circassian celebration of the Winter Solstice observed between December 21st-23rd.
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7min
August 16, 2021 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.
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10min
August 01, 2021 98 Years
Today, August 1, 2021 marks the 98 years of the first Circassians migrating to the United States.
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3min
July 22, 2021 Thinking About the Future
One of the elder members of the New Jersey Circassian community, Bader Karden takes us through his experience of coming to America.
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9min
July 16, 2021 Circassian Women: The Heart, Soul & Backbone
What is the role of women in the Circassian culture?
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5min
May 21, 2021 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.
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4min
March 31, 2021 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
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19min
March 25, 2021 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
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5min
March 09, 2021 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
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16min

FAQs about Dear Circassians:

How many episodes does Dear Circassians have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.