Greek-American
Diaspora
The History of Greektown in Chicago from the 1840s to Now
Greektown in Chicago came about after Greek ship captains arrived in the city in the 1840s from New Orleans by way of the Mississippi River.
Celebrities
10 Celebrities You’d Never Guess are of Greek Descent
There are many celebrities that 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...
USA
Four Ancient Greek Ideals that Influenced American Independence
On Fourth of July, beyond the American Independence, we also celebrate the universal ideals of Ancient Greece that serve as the foundations to the western world. The ideas and practices that led to the development of the American democratic...
Greek News
Greek-American Stephania Haralabidis to Join US Olympic Water Polo Team
Greek-American Stephania Haralabidis has been named to the U.S. Women's Water Polo Team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Haralabidis, who is 26, will be making her first appearance at the Olympics this summer. She has been playing...
Society
Miami Building Collapse Leaves 11 Dead; 150 Unaccounted For
The sudden collapse of the Champlain Towers' South Tower in Surfside, a small town north of Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, has currently left eleven dead and 150 people unaccounted for, with numbers fluctuating each day since the tragedy...
USA
Greek-American Student Missing in Miami Building Collapse
A Greek-American student is reportedly missing following the 12-storey Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, Miami on Thursday.
Celebrities
When Jennifer Aniston Celebrated Her Greek Heritage on “Friends”
Greeks re-watching Friends after the Reunion episode may have spotted a special reference to Jennifer Aniston's Greek heritage.
Diaspora
Archie Karas: The Greek Gambler Who Won $40M and Lost it All
One day Archie Karas went to Las Vegas with 50 dollars in his pocket and built a spectacular career in gambling, winning and losing millions
Life
Legendary Broncos Trainer Steve “Greek” Antonopulos Retires
Steve Antonopulos, known as "Greek," has retired from his position as athletic trainer for the Denver Broncos after 45 years with the team.
Charity
Greek American Honors Heroes in South Florida
Speros Georgedakis, a Greek-American former police officer in South Florida honored “American Heroes Day,” last month.