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Biden Issues Greek Independence Day Proclamation

On Friday, US President Joe Biden issued a proclamation marking Greek Independence Day on March 25th as "A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy." The proclamation, issued by the White House, commemorated the deep historical bonds between...

Betty White: Remembering the Iconic Greek-American Comedienne

Betty White, the irrepressible, iconic Greek-American comedienne, who died exactly two years ago on December 31, 2021, at the age of 99 went to enduring stardom on TV over the span of decades. Her life was amazing on many different...

The Greek Diaspora Around the World

From ancient times to the modern day, Greeks of the diaspora have enriched the international community in across many fields.

The Greek Story in America Is Older Than You Think

Histories often conform to a narrative, which is often simplified or edited for reasons of brevity or emphasis. The typical Greek-American historical narrative will focus on the mass immigration of generally impoverished Greeks to the United States in the...

Greek-American Author Marilena Fallaris’ Sequel to “Womenemies”

Greek-American author Marilena Fallaris has released her latest book, Womenemies: How to Eliminate the Enemy Within, the sequel to her previous bestseller Womenemies: And How to Eliminate Them. The first book looked at how women can become each other's enemies...

Greek-Americans Who Made Suits Fine Enough for a President

The story of Greek-American tailors who worked in Rochester, New York, for Hickey Freeman, then considered among the world’s most prestigious brands for suits. By Evan Bourtis Inside a four-story building of sand-colored bricks in 20th-century Rochester, New York, tailors speaking...

The History of the Greek Orthodox Community in Northeasternmost US State

The small but thriving Greek community in Bangor, Maine, the northeasternmost state of the US, has a rich history that dates back to the 1890s. The history of large-scale Greek immigration to the United States goes all the way back...

10 Celebrities You’d Never Guess are of Greek Descent

There are many celebrities who have Greek names and speak of their Greek heritage all of the time. However, there are also a bunch of famous people who are of Greek descent that might surprise you! Let's take a look...

President Biden Congratulates Mitsotakis on Election Win

US President Joe Biden congratulated Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on his recent electoral victory. During a phone call on Sunday between the two national leaders, the pair expressed their commitment to continued cooperation via the NATO alliance, strengthening economic...

Greektowns of the United States

The Greek American community is widespread and has established vibrant communities in various cities and regions across the United States. Major Greek American enclaves include Astoria in New York City, Tarpon Springs in Florida, and Chicago, among others. In some...