NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 30, 2023) Members and personnel of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay held a National Native American Heritage Month commemoration at The Anchor on Nov. 30, 2023.Team Souda honored the contributions and sacrifices that American Indians and Alaska Natives have made for the United States in the past and in America today, as well as their rich traditions and cultures. This year’s theme was Tribal Nations Soar to New Heights.“There are more than 9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives living in the United States today,” said Machinist Firefighter Sedravius Blackmon. “With more…
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Getty Images for American Express Vanessa Hudgens is no stranger to small businesses. The actress and singer is behind two brands: Caliwater and Know Beauty – and has been working for ages. WWD met with Hudgens at American Express” “Raise the bar with the Business Gold card” arise on November 2 in New York, and spoke about all things small business and Halloween. “They have an incredible history of supporting small businesses,” said Hudgens, who is an Amex partner. “As a small business owner myself, I have seen the benefits of having a American Express Business Gold Card. They just…
The U.S. Mission in Greece is alerting U.S. citizens of protests planned for Friday, November 17, 2023 in Athens and Thessaloniki. Demo sites often include, but are not limited to, the following areas: U.S. Embassy in Athens Consulate General of the United States in Thessaloniki Large demonstrations usually take place every year on November 17 to commemorate the uprising of students of the Polytechnic University of Athens against the ruling military junta in 1973. In Athens, protesters are expected to converge around 1 p.m. on Athens Polytechnic University and Klathmonos Square from different points in the city, continue to Syntagma…
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Black Entrepreneurship Week approaches its third annual week-long conference this month. It’s a week to celebrate Black-owned businesses, build community among entrepreneurs, encourage wealth creation, and create new connections. According to a study by Pew Research Center, nearly six in ten Black adults say support for Black-owned businesses has helped advance African Americans toward equality in the United States. With BEW, there will be opportunities to help minority entrepreneurs thrive in the community, including online and in-person. hosted by thought leaders on a variety of topics. Equiliberty will partner with other community partners to contribute to the…
Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, Director of the Department of Greek Education, will publish a series of articles focused on Greek education, with a particular focus on several day schools. The Saint Demetrios Community of Jamaica, a strong institution serving the Greek-American community for over 88 years, bid a heartfelt farewell as it concluded the remarkable journey of the Saint Demetrios Day School of Jamaica. Spanning from 1966 to 2013, the school’s legacy is etched in the hearts of the generations it nurtured, embodying a commitment to education and cultural preservation. The roots of the St. Demetrios community date back to a…
Senator Vin Gopal thanks participants in three recent events he and his team organized to celebrate Greek Independence Day, Women’s History Month, and Irish-American Heritage Month. Greek Independence Day Honorees Greek Independence Day Honorees – Senator Vin Gopal awarded Savas Tsivicos, Patty Vlahos and Dimitrios Geaneas with Senate resolutions during his Greek Independence Day celebration in Ocean Township. Bill Matiskoudis served as keynote speaker while Ocean Mayor John Napolitani Sr., Vice Mayor Dr. Margie Donlon and Councilors Robert Acerra Sr. and David Fisher were also in attendance. Women’s History Month Honorees – Former Lt. Governor and current Mercy Center Executive…
The Special Entrepreneurs website is an online shopping portal where people with special needs can sell their products.Created by 4S Ranch resident Vidhi Kulkarni, it also features inspiring stories about sellers. Sofia Villar, 21, a student at Abraxas High School, is one of them. Villar, who has Down syndrome, makes necklaces out of ribbon, money and candy. As students prepared to graduate, Villar got to work preparing leis for the ceremony.“All of her necklaces are handmade with love and she is excited to give them to graduates to show her appreciation and support,” thespecialpreneurs.org says. The Special Entrepreneurs online store…
According to TikTok’s new public ad library, ads from China’s biggest state media touting everything from Covid-related lockdowns in China to tourism in the troubled Xinjiang region were served to millions of European users on the platform. By Ian Martin And Emily Baker-WhiteForbes team TikTok has delivered a flood of ads from Chinese state propaganda outlets to millions of Europeans in recent months, according to a new ad library released by the company on July 20. The promotions cover topics ranging from defending China’s Covid-19 lockdowns to adorable cats playing on the Great Wall of China to efforts to overhaul…
The return of objects from the Vatican’s Parthenon increases pressure on the British Museum to respond to a campaign launched by Athens 40 years ago.Greece has welcomed the Vatican’s return of ancient artifacts from the Acropolis, continuing its campaign to put pressure on the British Museum to restore a collection of sculptures from the ancient site of Athens more than 200 years ago. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni on Friday chaired a ceremony to repatriate three fragments of sculptures kept in the Vatican Museums. The objects, representing a horse and two male heads, will be added to the collection of…
SALT LAKE CITY — Shop at various Utah women-owned businesses next weekend, Saturday, April 29, in downtown SLC during a free pop-up event. The Women’s Business Center of Utah, WBCUtah, is hosting the event at Holy Trinity Greek Church, 279 S 300 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Free parking will be available at the event. The pop-up features more than 20 women-owned and operated businesses. Specifically, some of the businesses include vintage fashion, artisan foods, crafts, and much more. WBCUtah will not take a commission from any company. Therefore, 100% of your purchases will stay with women-owned businesses. A…