Leyla Zana and the Kurds By Kani Xulam August 23, 1997 Dear Friends and Fellow Kurds, Xusku birayen delal I want to thank Congressman Bob Filner and the members of his staff, Cecelia Prewett and Willie Blair for honoring us with their presence tonight. I also would like to acknowledge the esteemed guests who have… Continue reading
Speeches
Remembering Halapja
By Kani Xulam March 18, 1997 Dear Friends and fellow Kurds, I want to thank Kathryn Cameron Porter for bringing us together here this evening. Kathryn is a friend of the Kurds. Hers is a voice for justice. She has a heart of gold. For those of us who are oppressed, she embodies beauty, truth… Continue reading
Newroz Pirozbe
Lodi, New Jersey By Kani Xulam Sunday, March 17, 1996 Dear friends, fellow Kurds, First of all, I want to acknowledge the work of the Kurdish Community of New York for providing us with this wonderful setting to celebrate Newroz. In particular, I want to acknowledge the work of Dr. Ali, Muzaffer and Temo. Please… Continue reading