This issue highlights Ukraine’s liberation of Kherson, the diaspora’s humanitarian and informational campaigns, and emotional interviews with frontline volunteers and trauma specialists. It also features powerful stories of resilience, including surgeries during blackouts, prisoner exchanges, and community aid from organizations like Blue/Yellow for Ukraine USA.

This issue highlights the Ukrainian diaspora’s unwavering advocacy and humanitarian work, features powerful personal stories of survival and solidarity, and covers significant military and political developments—from EU training missions to Ukraine’s recognition of Ichkeria. It also commemorates historical figures like Father Agapii and shares the moving journey of war-traumatized children and volunteers across the U.S.

This issue highlights Ukraine’s military breakthroughs, including the Kharkiv counteroffensive, and features reflections on the war’s strategic outlook. It also showcases powerful diaspora advocacy during the Ukraine Action Summit in Washington, DC, and inspiring stories of volunteerism and support for displaced students and frontline defenders.

This issue highlights the Ukrainian diaspora’s growing humanitarian and advocacy efforts, commemorates Ukraine’s Independence Day during wartime, and features powerful personal stories of volunteerism and resilience. It also covers major military and geopolitical developments, including expanded Western aid, satellite intelligence for Ukraine, and calls for stronger U.S. action.

On September 18, 2021, Gromada and the Angelik Foundation held a charity gala at the Tiburon Yacht Club, raising $2,888 for children of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. The evening featured Ukrainian music, an art auction, and a virtual talk with journalist Vitaliy Portnikov.

On August 22, 2021, the Ukrainian community celebrated the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence with a vibrant “Ukrainian Day” concert in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. The event featured traditional music, dance, and performances by local artists and choirs, uniting the diaspora in a joyful and emotional tribute to Ukraine.

On August 14, 2021, Ukrainians in Northern California represented Ukraine at the Kids Fun Festival in Cupertino, one of Silicon Valley’s largest multicultural events. Volunteers created an interactive booth showcasing Ukrainian traditions, crafts, and music, engaging thousands of visitors and helping promote Ukrainian culture and unity in the community.

Myroslav Marynovych presented his powerful memoir The Universe Behind Barbed Wire, sharing moving reflections on life under the Soviet regime and its crimes against Ukraine and other nations.