Greek Diaspora
History
Ellis Island: Thousands of Greeks’ First Sight of America
All the Greeks who arrived in the New World as of April 11, 1890 had to pass through Ellis Island, which became the designated immigration station for arrivals in New York City after that date.
Almost all immigrants to the United...
Diaspora
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...
Africa
The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa
Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper, with several of them becoming very successful and wealthy.
Diaspora
Hilary Clinton Endorses Eleni Kounalakis for Governor of California
Former US Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hilary Clinton has backed Eleni Kounalakis in her campaign for the California governorship.
The Greek American politician previously ran to become the governor of California back in 2018. She did not attain...
Diaspora
The Greek Diaspora Votes in 35 Countries for the Election
The Greek diaspora is voting for the general election on Saturday, one day before polling stations open in Greece.
These are the first elections in which Greeks living abroad can exercise their right to vote from their place of residence,...
Culture
National Hellenic Museum Presents ‘Beyond Antiquity’ Exhibition
The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago is hosting the work of Greek American architect and artist John “Yanni” Fotiadis in the visually stunning Beyond Antiquity exhibition.
The project was sponsored by the John S. Koudounis Family and features just under...
Diaspora
The Greek-British CEO Behind Google’s AI Company
As the tech giants race to develop the next big thing in artificial intelligence (AI), one member of the Greek diaspora is at the forefront of this exciting push for computing innovation.
Demis Hassabis, a member of the Greek diaspora...
Greece
The Tragic Story of the Four Greeks Who Perished on the Titanic
The tale of the four Greek men who died on the Titanic is not often told, but it is one of the many tragic stories about the ill-fated ship.
Diaspora
The Greek Revolution and the Diaspora in the United States
A timely new book titled "The Greek Revolution and the Greek Diaspora in the United States" was recently released in Greece.
Edited by Maria Kaliambou with contributions from prominent Greek and Greek American historians such as Alexander Kitroeff, Sakis Gekas,...
Europe
Blind and Homeless Greek Pianist Overcomes the Odds
Anastasios Pagonidis, a Greek pianist originally from Athens, did not let blindness or homelessness stop him from pursuing his dream to play the piano.
The Greek musician, who moved from Athens to London, was left almost blind by a brain...