It’s February, Black History Month, and after reading an op-ed by Washington-based lawyer and political activist Andreas Akaras (“When Philotimo Stood with African-Americans), in the English edition of the National Herald, I thought it was only fitting to add a few touches to a great job. Without offering eulogies, because as many were the Greeks [...]
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Gianopulos, Vardalos, Payne to be Honored at Leadership 100 Conference
Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne, actress Nia Vardalos and Fox CEO Jim Gianopulos will be honored at the 22nd Annual Leadership 100 Conference that brings together the best and brightest from the Greek Church and Community. The three-day event will take place February 7-10, 2013, at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point California. Jim Gianopulos, [...]
HALC Calls for Commutation of Ex-CIA John Kiriakou’s Sentence
The Hellenic American Leadership Council became the first Greek organization in the country this week to call for the commutation of CIA whistle-blower John Kiriakou’s sentence for a single violation of the Intelligence Identities Protection Act (IIPA). HALC has activated its coast-to-coast network of citizen advocates to lobby President Barack Obama to commute Kiriakou’s 30-month [...]
12 Greeks of America Who Left Their Mark in 2012
Marked by elections, natural disasters and mass killings, 2012 was another tough year for the U.S. and the world. During this difficult time, some people managed to shine in their respective fields and realize their dreams while helping the world become a better place. Here, we present 12 people of Greek origin that left their [...]
Pageant Inspires All at Rural Church
As adults know, children are the meaning of Christmas and they were the focal point of a unique Christmas Pageant of the Kimisis Tis Theotokou (Domitian of the Virgin Mary) Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons on Dec. 21. “This is the Sunday before Christmas Eve,” said presbyter Constantine Lazarakis. “God is with us in [...]
Greek American and Jewish American Community Leaders Come Closer
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis participated at a meeting between Greek American and Jewish American community leaders held at the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish American Organizations in New York City on December 12, 2012. “I would like to thank the organizers of this very important initiative to foster dialogue between our [...]
Connecticut Massacre: Greek-American Librarian Saves 18 Children
When the 24 year-old shooter, Adam Lanza, entered the elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday morning, Yvonne Cech realized that something bad was about to happen and started thinking of ways to protect her students. When Cech, a Greek-American librarian, heard the first gunshots she locked herself, an assistant, and 18 fourth-graders in a closet behind file cabinets in the [...]
GR Election Poll Shows Greek-Americans Back Obama
A poll of Greek Reporter readers asking about Presidential preferences related to issues concerning Greece and the Diaspora has given incumbent Democrat Barack Obama a wide preference over Republican challenger Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts Republican, while an overwhelming 82.3 percent felt the candidates’ stances toward Greece would affect their vote. More than half said [...]
Mitt Romney, Greece is Not a Punching Bag
A Greek-American’s answer to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney who wants to save America from going “…down the path toward Greece.” By Dean Argiris* – Far too often, it seems, when we see others who posses traits that we feel we lack, we have a tendency to mock those individuals. Yesterday, Governor Romney, without knowing [...]
Petrocheilos, Melissaratos Make Hellenism Shine
As a freshman at Johns Hopkins University, I had entered the Mattin Center looking to find the meeting for the Hellenic Student Association. I noticed a couple people speaking in Greek, so I realized that I was in the right place. I did not really know what to expect from a cultural organization. Maybe a [...]
Remembering the Victims of 9/11, Including 39 Greek-Americans
Of the nearly 3000 people that perished on September 11, 2001 – a day that will not soon be forgotten – 39 were Greek-Americans. Today, 11 years later, the grim memories remain intense, as the pain experience by the families of those unjustly lost, who are nonetheless hoping for a better tomorrow for the entire [...]
Biden to Ohio Greek-Americans: I am ‘Joe Bidenopoulos’
According to a pool report, Vice President Joe Biden speaking to a Greek-American supporter at a lunchtime stop in Ohio showed his Greek side and his love for Greece. The pool report noted: Approaching a table of men he knew to be Greek, the VP said, “I’m Joe Bidenopoulos.” “Ask George,” he said – unclear [...]
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05 / 18 Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund Turns 22
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05 / 17 Ieronymos Honors Boston Marathon Bomb Victims
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05 / 17 Angelopoulos: Greeks Can Repeat the 2004 Miracle
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05 / 16 N.Y. Atlas Soccer Marks 67th Year
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05 / 16 Unemployed Greeks Have Chance to Work in US
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02 / 11 Exclusive: Hillary Clinton Will Run for President in 2016 – Confirmed
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07 / 23 St. Nicholas of Manhattan in Ruins while Mosque Rises
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08 / 12 John Thomas Financial CEO Thomas Belesis Is Optimistic @FoxBusiness
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12 / 03 Epirotes Abroad Blast Berisha’s “Greater Albania”
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10 / 23 Mitt Romney, Greece is Not a Punching Bag
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