Greek-American
Art
Work of Greek-American Photographer Joanna Kalafatis Showing in NYC
Greek-American writer and photographer Joanna Kalafatis' work will be on display at the Mosaic Artspace in New York City from November 19 until December 31, 2021.
Kalafatis is based in Los Angeles, California, but has lived all over the world,...
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 one...
Diaspora
Demetre Daskalakis, The Greek-American Doctor Fighting to End HIV Transmission
Greek-American doctor Demetre Daskalakis has been described as the person who is largely responsible for the decreasing rates of HIV in New York City in recent years. This is no exaggeration, as indeed, Daskalakis with his "status-neutral care" strategy,...
History
George Dilboy, The First Greek-American Who Fell in World War I
George Dilboy was the first Greek-American soldier to receive the Medal of Honor, America's highest medal for bravery.
Basketball
Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of the Milwaukee Bucks
"Before Giannis there was another Greek. That was me, Dr. George Korkos," the founding owner of Milwaukee Bucks said with a big grin on his face as he shows the NBA Championship ring he still proudly wore almost...
History
The Greek Rhythm and Blues Legend Who Passed as Black
While James Brown was seen as the Godfather of soul music, for many music critics Johnny Otis was considered the Godfather of rhythm and blues. But what his many fans across the U.S.A. did not know was that he...
Diaspora
Mitsotakis Talks Greece with Greek-American US Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a meeting on Monday with visiting Greek-American US congressman Gus Bilirakis, in which they discussed Greece's role as a factor of stability in the Mediterranean.
The meeting between the PM and the US representative confirmed...
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.
Culture
Why Many Greek American Women Want to Get Married in Greece
When Greek-American women dream of their wedding day, they often include fantasies of getting married in Greece.
Is it the beautiful backdrop of the country, the dancing and food, or the lavish Greek Orthodox churches that inspire Greek-American women to...
Diaspora
Remembering the Greek-American Fallen Heroes of 9/11
Today marks 20 years since the terrorist attacks in New York City that took place on 9/11. All of the fallen heroes are being remembered.
