The active Greek diaspora in the United States is dwindling and it must be stopped. Supporters of the generation that played such an important role after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 have either ceased to actively participate in public life or have died. The generation that matured and gained clout with the appointment of Mike Dukakis in 1988 has also aged and is no longer as influential as it once was. The number of Greek Americans who still feel connected to Greece is declining year by year, which is only natural given how many younger generations are marrying…
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From left, Sharaf Shafai, Yasmeen Shafai, who are the children of Hani Shafai of Rapid City, SD, posed for a photo with their aunt and uncle, Massachusetts residents Sanaa Shafai and Hazem Shafai of Plymouth. In front of Sanaa are the Plymouth couple’s two daughters, Yomna Shafai and Seera Shafai. A Plymouth family, stuck in Gaza since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, remains inside the enclave after being informed at a border crossing that their children would not be allowed to pass through. Egypt. Hazem Shafai, 47, Sanaa Shafai, 36, and their children, Seera, 13, Yomna,…
Continuing their impressive and tight 2022/23 campaign, Manchester United Women are gearing up for a huge and historic WSL match like the Manchester derby. is approaching this month. After almost winning both Women’s Super League and the Women’s FA Cup last season, without forgetting qualifying for the Champions League for the very first time, Men United Women are looking to build on this progress and make a big move against local rivals and fellow title contenders Man City. Better yet, they want to make sure it’s an even bigger event than ever, because not only the Women’s Manchester Derby will…
Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected president of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, expressed his support for resuming negotiations on the Cyprus issue where they left off in Crans Montana, during an interview with the Cyprus News Agency. He stressed the need for confidence-building measures and the appointment of a UN envoy, affirming his party’s full support for the Republic of Cyprus in these efforts. During his interview with the Cyprus News Agency, Stefanos Kasselakis, who is making his first visit to Cyprus since his election, stressed that any discussion on the Cyprus problem should not be based on divisive proposals. He reiterated the…
Social justice errorsBy Thomas Sowell. Basic books. 2023. 225 pages. Ninety-three is a good age to see your book published. All the more impressive since the nonagenarian in question has already published more than 40 books. Thomas Sowell is semi-retired but hasn’t slowed down much. In his last New York Times Bestseller, Social justice errorsthe leading economist and thinker explores familiar territory by interrogating the claims of progressive “social justice warriors” (SJWs) on race, gender, and public policy. Sowell opens his argument by referencing the French philosopher whose writings arguably played a central role in shaping the modern left’s views…
Links to the story AUBURN, Ala. – Another school year means another Auburn gymnastics season! And as we prepare to launch the 2024 season in January, it is time to get to know the 10 new additions to the squad. The next step is junior Anna Hill! Hometown: Abingdon, Maryland. Club: ACPR Gymnastics Before Auburn: 2023 EAGL All-Tournament Team… 2023 All-EAGL First Team – Vault… Two-time EAGLE All-Scholastic Team… Career highs of 9.9 on vault and floor at Temple… Two-time Level 10 regional qualifier at club level…2021 Level 10 State Finalist on Vault and Beam.Q: Why Auburn?A:…
John Stamos explains how his young son helped him reconnect with his Greek heritage Go to content
Financing remains a major challenge WASHINGTON, February 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Black entrepreneurship is on the rise, benefiting both local communities and the U.S. economy, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This Black History Month, SCORE is celebrating America’s more than two million Black-owned small businesses and providing support and resources to Black entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business. Black entrepreneurship is on the rise, benefiting both local communities and the U.S. economy, according to SCORE. Post this Lenora Ebule, founder of Bailan Spice, a black women-owned business, successfully funded and grew…
For many, the experience of migration is often linked to travel. It’s not just about crossing geographic boundaries. Immigrants experience the transition from their mother tongue to another and the transition from one social reality to another, which are often radically different. These travel routes and the enormous challenges they present penetrate deep into the psyche and overall lives of immigrants. It is for this reason that we want to often tell our own immigration story, to tell what we experienced and how it affected us. In this presentation, Yiorgos Anagnostou This is exactly what he aims for: he intends…
European Union flags are flown ahead of a summit at EU headquarters in Brussels on March 22, 2023. (Valeria Mongelli/AFP via Getty Images) The European Union receives largely favorable marks globally, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted this spring. Across the 24 countries surveyed, a median of 66% give the EU a positive rating, while 29% give it a negative rating. This Pew Research Center analysis explores views of the European Union in 24 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, the Asia-Pacific region, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America . EU favorability is examined through long-term trend…