
UA Historical Encounters Series Event VIII:
“Ties That Bind” – Reflections on Crimean Tatar-Ukrainian Relations
and a Crucial Circassian Connection
Date: September 27, 2025
Venue: William Paterson University/Wayne NJ
Ink, Blood, and Silence: Circassia’s Struggle Against Annihilation
Echoes of Exile: The Circassian Nation and Russia’s Genocidal Legacy
Adel Bashqawi
September 27, 2025

A lone Circassian rider silhouetted against a storm-darkened Black Sea, the shoreline dissolving into mist. It carries the weight of exile, dignity, and defiance. It evokes exile, erasure, and resilience. / AI-generated via Microsoft Copilot. Read more →