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The First African-American Poet and Her Love of Ancient Greece
In 1761, Phillis Wheatley, a young West African girl, was captured and brought to America on a slave ship. There Susanna Wheatley, wife of prominent Boston businessman John Wheatley, bought her at an auction to serve as lady's maid.
The...
Culture
Astronaut Shoots into Space Reciting Greek Poet Cavafy’s “Ithaca”
An astronaut of Axiom Space recited "Ithaca," the work of renowned Greek poet Constantine Cavafy as the crew of four lifted away from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Saturday.
Israeli investor and philanthropist, Eytan Stibbe, recited the poem "Ithaca" which...
Culture
Harvard Library Acquires Archive of Greek Poet Nikos Gatsos
The archive of Greek poet and lyricist Nikos Gatsos has found a permanent home at Harvard Library. The acquisition is a key addition to the Library’s collections in Greek literature and civilization and will be made available to students...
Culture
Greek-Cypriot Poet Bust Unveiled at Columbia University
The bust of Greek-Cypriot poet Costas Montis was unveiled at Columbia University in New York during an event to honor the “Year Costas Montis, 100 years since his birth.”
The sculpture, created by American artist Arcady Kotler and funded by the Photos Photiades...
Culture
Renowned American Poet Maya Angelou Passes Away
The renowned U.S. poet, author and actress Maya Angelou passed away on Wednesday, May 28 at the age of 86.
According to the statement of her literary agent, Helen Brann, she was found dead at her home in Winston-Salem, in...
Art
Poet Cavafy’s 150th Anniversary in New York
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Constantine P. Cavafy, a special reception took place in New York. The attendants had the chance to become better acquainted with the work of the Alexandrian poet, through a variety of events...
events
‘Lifting The Soul Upwards With Cretan Poets Kazantzakis And Prevelakis’ Lecture To Be Presented in Astoria
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A lecture will be given in Astoria on the 11th of March titled 'Lifting The Soul Upwards With Cretan Poets Kazantzakis And Prevelakis'.
The main speaker of the event will be Dr. Chrysa Damianaki, Professor of Art History, (Facoltà di...
events
Poet Cavafy Travels Around the World
On Friday, Greeks of Metropolitan New York will be able to watch a music and poetry related play, by the team called "Cavafy" from the cultural society of Ano Syros in Greece. The play is titled "Music and Poetry".
It...
events
"Saturday’s Salon Night" in Maine has Greek Poetry & Musical Theme
This Saturday's Salon Night will feature poetry and music inspired by Greece. In the gallery, the photos of "Vintage Greece" by Audrey Gottlieb of York will set the stage for poet professor Mary Snell and musician Carol Coronis.
Salon Night...
USA
Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Being Struck by Ship
A bridge in Baltimore, Maryland has partially collapsed after being struck by a container ship early on Tuesday morning.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled after a vessel crashed into it, prompting the structure to fall apart into the Patapsco...
Greece
The Greek Orphans of 1821 Revolution and How They Ended Up in the US
The fate of Greek orphans of the 1821 Revolution in the US is but a footnote in the history of the glorious uprising against the Turks. Nonetheless, it is definitely a fascinating one.
What happened to some children who lost...
Greek church
The Diakonia Center: America’s Mystras
With perhaps a bit of poetic license, The Metropolis of Atlanta’s Diakonia Center is, if not Mystras, then it is a Mystras-in-process.
Diaspora
Greek Adoptee in US Discovers Biological Father After 63 Years
A Greek adoptee in the US eventually discovered the identity of his biological father after 63 years thanks to the Eftychia Project.
The Project is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance and support free of charge to Greek adoptees searching for...
Culture
The Story Behind Maya Angelou’s Greek Last Name
Famous African American poet and author Maya Angelou, who recently became the first black woman to appear on a US coin, has a distinctly Greek last name.
Likely one of the most famous modern American poets, Angelou was born in...
Greek News
US Cities With Greek Names
More than 100 cities and towns across the US have been named after Greek cities, mythological heroes and historical figures of ancient and modern times.
Greek culture and history held a profound influence on the Founding Fathers and early American...