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Erdogan’s Misogyny Transcends His Moral Decadenceby Prof. Alon Ben-Meir* It is hard to find something more scornful than Erdogan’s sudden decision to withdraw Turkey from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. The treaty,...
- Posted April 30, 2021
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Righteous Muslims: Paying the price for 1821by Dean Kalimniou Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 The conventional narrative on the Greek Revolution is generally dualistic to the point of being outright Manichaean....
- Posted April 30, 2021
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Reflections for Great Lent by the International Orthodox Christian CharitiesReflections for Great Lent, the latest publication from International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), is now available. In preparation for Pascha, the booklet offers encouragement along the journey to the Church’s greatest feast. The small booklet, now an...
- Posted April 30, 2021
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2021 FAITH Scholarship for Academic Excellence Application Now Available“FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism” announced that the 2021 FAITH Scholarship for Academic Excellence application is available to download at thefaithendowment.org/scholarships. Eligible applicants must be an active member of a Greek Orthodox parish and a graduating...
- Posted April 8, 2021
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Leadership 100 Concluded 30th Annual Conference and Approved $6.2 Million in New GrantsThe Leadership 100 Executive Committee, meeting virtually, approved $6,182,500 in new grants and prior year commitments. New grants approved totaled $1,887,100 and prior year grant commitments totaled $4,295,400. In addition, the Executive Committee unanimously approved a grant of $100,000 to initiate...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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Lion in Winter: A last interview with Harry Mark PetrakisBy Nicholas Cotros (Harry Mark Petrakis, the legendary author of 24 legendary books, most-notably of Greek-American life, died this past February at his longtime home in Chesterton, Indiana at the age of 97. “He passed away imperceptibly,...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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The 2021 Concordia Annual Summit Adopting a Hybrid Model!The 2021 Concordia Annual Summit is taking place the week of September 20, 2021 and will adopt a hybrid model with both digital and in-person opportunities. The Annual Summit is the leading and most inclusive forum alongside...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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George Petrocheilos’ Catalio Capital Management launches HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: HCAQ)HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering into a combination with one or more businesses, announced recently the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 20,700,000...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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Utah’s Greeks to Mark Greece’s Independence Day by Presenting the State Commemorative Flag from AthensThe Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake and Utah’s Hellenic Cultural Association will observe the 200th anniversary of Greece’s independence from Turkey in a nationally significant manner. According to George Karahalios, president of the church’s parish...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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Hellenic Classical Charter Schools Expansion and Bond DealRecently, the Hellenic Classical Charter Schools (of Brooklyn and Staten Island “HCCS”), through the Friends of the Hellenic Classical Charter Schools, closed on a $44 million bond deal through the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s “Build...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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International Orthodox Charities Offers Digital Tools for Emotional and Spiritual CareInternational Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)’s digitized Care and Care Compass tools are proving to be adaptable resources for emotional and spiritual care in crises beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, deployed most recently amid the adverse effects of extreme winter...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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AHEPA District Six Scholarship ProgramEach year the AHEPA District Six Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving students. Thanks to the generosity of some of Brother AHEPANS, they will award seven scholarships. The first is $5,000. The second and third are $1,500....
- Posted March 23, 2021
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In Memoriam Dr. Dean C. LomisDr. Dean C. Lomis, former Chairman of the American Hellenic Institute Public Affairs Committee (AHIPAC) and advocate for Cyprus passed away February 13, 2021. “During his many years as a community advocate that began shortly after Turkey’s...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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The True Meaning of Fasting in the Orthodox Churchby Philip Kariatlis When we think of fasting in the Orthodox Church today, our mind almost immediately goes to certain rules relating to what we can and cannot eat. Moreover, this practice is especially associated with Great and...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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Turkey: Poems and Genocidesby Uzay Bulut* From December 7 to 17, Turkey celebrated the “Week of Mawlana,” marking the life and legacy of one of the world’s most popular poets. Jalal al-Din Rumi, also known as Mawlana, was a 13th-century...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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FAITH Accepting Applications for Executive Leadership Training Program: May 24-28, 2021FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, in partnership with The Fletcher School at Tufts University, is excited to announce the launch of the application for its leadership training program, the Executive Education Program in Strategic Leadership...
- Posted March 23, 2021
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Congressman John Sarbanes Pays Tribute To Senator Paul Sarbanes on the House Floor“I want to thank the Majority Leader for yielding. I want to thank you for your friendship with my father, Paul Sarbanes, for so many years – you go back with him a long way. And he...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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The Brilliance, Integrity and Humanity Of US Senator Paul SarbanesBy Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos* US Senator Paul Sarbanes, who passed away at the age of 87 on December 6, is a major reason we Hellenes are held in such high regard in the United States. ...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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AHI Mourns Passing of Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes“The American Hellenic Institute deeply mourns the passing of former U.S. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes,” AHI President Nick Larigakis said. “Senator Sarbanes exemplified Hellenic ideals to the fullest extent. He excelled as a public servant, valued the...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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In Memoriam Senator Paul S. Sarbanes and Cyprusby Philip Christopher, Andy Manatos and Mike Manatos We mourn the recent passing of our dear friend and fellow justice-for-Cyprus advocate former US Senator Paul Sarbanes. His role with Cyprus is historic and his impact on the...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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The FAITH Endowment Awards 130 Scholarships to Top Greek American StudentsThe FAITH Endowment welcomed 55 of the brightest and most accomplished young leaders within the Greek American community into the FAITH Academic Excellence program and awards 75 FAITH STEM continuation scholarships. The 2020 FAITH Scholars join over 500 young leaders who represent...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois Foundation: Continuing the Legacy Celebrating 70-year commitment to education and HellenismCelebrating 70-year commitment to education and Hellenism In 2020, many organizations canceled events or turned to technology. The Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois (HBA) is no exception. On November 7, their charitable arm, Hellenic Bar Association Foundation...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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John Mavroudis: The multi-awarded illustrator of TIME and The New Yorkerby Kelly Fanarioti The calendar showed September 21st, 2020, when TIME magazine for the second time in its history – the first was after the September 11 attack – had featured a black border on its cover,...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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United We Stand: Lera Bracelet Initiative Co-Founders Ellen Efkarpidis and Aphrodite Dimopoulosby C. Salboudis A shout-out to Hellenic Young Professionals Ellen Efkarpidis and Aphrodite Dimopoulos for their admirable L.E.R.A. bracelet awareness initiative. The L.E.R.A. (Learn, Educate, Respond and Act) initiative was established in response to the Black Lives...
- Posted December 24, 2020
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Art & Science Converge for an Out of this World OdysseyMusician Jason Achilles Mezilis channels his passion for astronomy into a partnership with NASA Musician Jason Achilles Mezilis is a study in contrasts, an artist of many layers and dimensions. Peel away those layers and discover a...
- Posted December 24, 2020
