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George Logothetis, General Poppas Welcome Students to NYC with an Important Message
George Logothetis, the Executive Chairman of Libra Group, recently opened his house to a number of students and other individuals from the American College of Greece (ACG) for a special event featuring General Andrew Poppas.
During the get-together, attendees had...
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...
Greece
The Gambling Legend That Was Nick the Greek
"Nick the Greek" will forever be remembered as one of the most famous legends of gambling in the United States.
Diaspora
Bridge Renamed in Memory of Greek-American Officer Pavlos Pallas
Greek-American police officer Pavlos Pallas who died from 9/11-related cancer will forever be remembered in Queens.
Last week, the 94th Street/Grand Central overpass to LaGuardia Airport was named after him.
His courageous work responding to the World Trade Center attack resulted...
Diaspora
The ‘Picture Brides’ During Early Greek Immigration to America
Greek-American scholar Kathryn Vaggalis has untangled the complex racial identity of early Greek immigrants to America in her research of Greek "picture brides."
Picture brides, or women in their home country who were "matched" with a husband in America only...
Greek News
How Many Cities Are Named Athens Around the World?
Inspired by the Greek capital's long history of democracy, countless cities across the world have adopted the name of Athens as their own.
Diaspora
The Oldest Greek School in the United States Still Stands
Incredibly, the very first wooden schoolhouse in the United States which is still standing was operated by Greek immigrants.
Diaspora
Veteran’s Day: John Calamos Shares His Personal Story
In honoring Veterans Day, John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder of Calamos Investments, shared a personal story about his service in the US Air Force in Vietnam.
Inspired by JFK, the Greek-American Founder, Chairman, Global Chief Investment Officer and Vietnam veteran...
Culture
How Greeks Brought 50 Kinds of Pie to America
Although Greek food is known and loved around the world, one specific type of traditional food, the Greek pie, holds a special place in the country’s cuisine, as it is among the oldest, simplest, and most delicious dishes found...
Basketball
Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of Milwaukee Bucks
"Before Giannis there was another Greek," the founding owner of the Milwaukee Bucks says with a big grin on his face as he shows off his NBA Championships ring he still proudly wears almost five decades after his...