This past Sunday the cities of Chicago and Detroit were dressed in blue and white to celebrate Greek Independence Day. Chicago has one of the largest Greek communities in the U.S. and the annual Greek parade is a major event that brings pride and joy to the participants and the thousands that attend every year. [...]
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3 Dead after Bombs Explode at Boston Marathon; Many Injured (Video)
A pair of explosions rocked the finish line at the Boston Marathon, killing three people – including an 8-year-old boy – and injuring many others on Monday afternoon. Video from the finish line showed screams and an enormous cloud of white smoke, and about 20 seconds between the blasts. The first explosion reportedly occurred in [...]
San Francisco Turned Blue and White for Greek Parade
On Sunday, April 7, Downtown San Francisco, Market Street and the Civic Center Plaza were dressed in blue and white colors as the Greek Communities of Northern California from Modesto to Sacramento and up to Marin County and Napa Valley held the annual Greek Cultural Parade on the occasion of the 192nd anniversary of Greek [...]
Greek Parades Rock New York City; Boston
New York City’s parade, the largest Greek parade in the country, attracted more than 100,000 participants and spectators, commemorating the 192th anniversary of Greece’s independence after 400 years of Turkish Ottoman rule on March 25, 1821. The National Greek Parade stepped off at Fifth Avenue and 64th Street and continued its march up to 79th [...]
Bilirakis, Maskaleris, Angelopoulos-Daskalaki Honored by AHC
The American Hellenic Council (AHC) honored three distinguished Greek individuals for their service to Hellenism and their respective professional fields. During the AHC Gala and awards ceremony Professor, Author & Poet Thanasis Maskaleris received the Theodore Saloutos Award, Congressman Gus Bilirakis was honored with the Pericles Award in Politics and Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, [...]
President Obama Releases Proclamation for 2013 Greek Independence Day
US President Barack Obama released a proclamation on the occasion of Greek Independence Day, to be observed March 25th, 2013. The proclamation states that America celebrates Greek independence Day and recognizes the contributions of Greek-Americans to the US. Read the full proclamation below: Greek Independence Day : A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American [...]
Sounds of Greece Rocked SXSW: Watch Video & Interviews
SXSW 2013 went Greek this year with the sounds of some of GREECE’s top music exponents, including MTV Best Greek Act award winner Stereo Mike, Imam Baildi and Plastic Flowers. Brothers Lysandros and Orestis Falireas and their eight-piece band called Imam Baildi performed on Friday, March 15th, at the International Day Stage of the Austin [...]
Former Governor Pataki Endorses Catsimatidis for NYC Mayor
According to the New York Times, George E. Pataki, the three-term former Republican governor, said on Thursday that he would back John A. Catsimatidis, the billionaire owner of Gristedes, in his bid for the Republican mayoral nomination. Greek-born American billionaire businessman, John Catsimatidis kicked off his campaign for the New York Mayor’s race on Jan. [...]
Video: Imam Baildi on “SXSW Sounds of Greece”
Imam Baildi talk about their participation and performances at the “Sounds of Greece” event at SXSW. The Greek band went through an adventure until they got to Austin from Greece, but it was worth it as their performances impressed industry insiders and music fans. SXSW (South by Southwest) Music, Film and Interactive Festival will showcase [...]
Happy 3.14159265358979 Day; Greek Pi (π) Celebrations
Happy Pi Day! Scientists from all around the world and everyone else who just loves pi (or pie) celebrate Pi Day on March 14. Pi named for the Greek symbol π, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The number’s first three digits are 3.14. Pi Day is observed on March [...]
Dean Metropoulos Makes New Acquisition; Saves the Twinkie!
Greek-American Dean Metropoulos, through his private equity firm, Metropoulos & Co, teamed up with fellow billionaire Leon Black’s private equity firm Apollo to buy bankrupt Hostess’s snack cakes line twinkies. The deal was announced today by Hostess brands Inc. with Apollo and Metropoulos agreeing to pay $410 million for the majority of the Company’s snack cake [...]
Andy Manatos Honored for His Service to Hellenism
Andrew (Andy) Manatos, the well-known Greek-American political lobbyist, was honored at a luncheon to benefit the Greek non-profit organization “The Smile of the Child” (Το χαμόγελο του παιδιού). The event took place at Bethesda Country Club in Maryland on March 10th, 2013. Andy Manatos has set numerous records in the policymaking process of the U.S. Senate, [...]
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