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Drake G. Behrakis, the Chairman of the National Hellenic Society (NHS), was recently awarded the Philotimo Award by Hellenic Hearts, a non-profit created to establish a need-based safety net for Hellenes in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Award was presented...

Two of the most influential proponents of Greek education in the United States, Drake G. Behrakis and Maria Exarhopoulos Behrakis, spoke about the future of Hellenism at the National Hellenic Society’s (NHS) Heritage Weekend  which took place in Las Vegas in October. In...

  "Ι think my generation has opened new doors...so the next generation can step in and really make a huge difference," said Drake Behrakis, Chairman of the National Hellenic Society (NHS), on the future of Greek Diaspora. In an exclusive interview with...

A legend in the pharmaceutical business, Greek-American philanthropist and entrepreneur George D. Behrakis has given away tens of millions of dollars of his hard-earned money. Greek Reporter sat down with him to ask about his philanthropy and what it takes...

By Dimitri C. Michalakis/NEOmagazine The feeling stuck with him over an illustrious 40-year career in the pharmaceutical industry (from his early days at Johnson & Johnson to the start of several companies of his own), and when he retired officially...

The local and worldwide conference industry has been largely shut down during the county-by-country lockdowns that sought to prevent the worldwide spread of the coronavirus. The Greek community has also been hard hit, as conferences in Greece, America and...

Greek entrepreneurs John Calamos and Dean Metropoulos were honored at the National Hellenic Society’s (NHS) Heritage Weekend in Las Vegas, during a conference that brought together hundreds of prominent Greek Americans. The co-honorees received the George Marcus Excellence Award in recognition...

Dozens of Greek American students will be visiting Greece in the summer through the Heritage Greece Program run by the National Hellenic Society (NHS). NHS announced that the application deadline is March 30 for two life-changing trips to Greece. The...

The Hellenic Initiative's (THI) 11th Annual New York Gala raised more than $2.5 million for humanitarian and economic development programs in Greece. Held on Saturday, December 2nd, the Gala became the most successful fundraising event not only in the organization’s...

In a vibrant celebration of Hellenic heritage and culture, over 350 members and friends convened recently at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas for the National Hellenic Society's annual Heritage Weekend & Classic (HWC). Heritage Weekend is a chance...

Dozens of Greek American students are visiting Greece through the Heritage Greece Program, a two-week cultural and educational odyssey that connects them to their Hellenic roots. The first group of Greek American students arrived on June 10 and the second...

A Greek restaurant in Tampa, Florida called "Psomi" has become a favorite spot for diners thanks to the freshest ingredients, traditional values, and friendly service. Psomi, which is "bread" in Greek, is run by rising star chef Christina Theofilos, a...

The National Hellenic Society held their annual Heritage Weekend honoring Emmy & Golden Globe Winning Best Actor Michael Chiklis this past weekend, Oct 7-10, at the Waldorf Astoria Resort in Dana Point, CA. Archaeologists John Camp and Beth Fisher were...

The National Hellenic Society (NHS), an association of Greek American leaders, visionaries, and philanthropists, is at the forefront of efforts to keep the next generation of Greek Americans engaged with Greece and their heritage. NHS has been organizing the signature...

The National Hellenic Society (NHS), a prominent non-profit organization which promotes Hellenism in America, held its annual conference from October 10 to 13 in Santa Monica, California. Besides honoring important members of the Greek American community for their service to...