In this episode I feature two active members in the Assyrian community of Chicagoland, Joe Hermiz and Joseph Tamraz, who share about the Assyrian Genocide in the early 20th century and how the local Assyrian diaspora has created a unique memorial space dedicated to this often-forgotten chapter in modern history. The existence of this memorial space promises a more inclusive narrative in the discussion of mass violence and fights for human rights. Click link below to view photos of the memorial: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152379511@N04/albums/72157694209642350 Here are some additional resources for learning about the Assyrian Genocide: Seyfo Center http://www.seyfocenter.com/ Modern Assyrian Research Archive http://assyrianarchive.org Yacoub, Joseph. Year of the Sword: The Assyrian Christian Genocide, A History. Trans. James Ferguson. London: Hurst & Company, 2016. https://www.amazon.com/Year-Sword-Assyrian-Christian-Genocide/dp/0190633468/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533862786&sr=8-1&keywords=joseph+yacoub+year+of+the+sword