Applications NOW Open has Apply For Empower her And Her Village SubsidiesTRAVERSE CITY, Michigan., September 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Boundless Futures Foundation, a new private foundation, today announced its commitment to providing financial support and leadership resources to aspiring women entrepreneurs launching businesses aimed at solving social problems. The Foundation will award grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations across the United States. The Boundless Futures Foundation is designed to be a trusted friend in a woman’s entrepreneurial journey. Post this Soon Hagerty, co-founder of the Boundless Futures Foundation Although women-founded companies have attracted more venture capital investment through a growing…
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The delicately decorated walls of Ca’ Giustinian resonate with words that leave no doubt about their meaning: “Stranieri Ovunque-Foreigners Everywhere” is the title of the conservative Adriano Pedrosa presented for the 60th International Art Exhibition during the last press conference of Venice Art Biennale. This title comes from the eponymous series of neon sculptures launched in 2004 by the Paris-born and based in Palermo artistic collective Claire Fontaine, a significant work whose message, even after almost two decades, has not lost its relevance. Left: Adriano Pedrosa; Right: overview of the Arsenale Image: Left: Daniel Cabrel, courtesy…
Zagori Cultural Landscape Situated in a remote rural landscape in northwestern Greece, small stone villages known as Zagorochoria stretch along the western slopes of the northern part of the Pindus mountain range. These traditional villages, typically organized around a central square housing a plane tree and surrounded by sacred forests maintained by local communities, present traditional architecture adapted to the mountainous topography. A network of stone arch bridges, paved paths, and stone staircases connecting villages formed a system that served as a political and social unit connecting the communities of the Voidomatis River basin. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA…
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s not easy to prove that a specific ancient work of art was looted and trafficked in recent decades and should be returned to its country of origin. This is because the bad guys involved in antiquities looting usually don’t talk about it and are often quite good at covering their tracks.By the time illicitly excavated objects hit the art market, they are accompanied by a laundered provenance, or ownership history, which provides plausible cover for collectors and museums purchasing such works .While it is debatable whether museums should purchase such objects, a counterargument is that the…
By Leslie Krowchenko, Special to Hellenic News of America Whether it was their first participation or their thirtieth, participants at the 32nd Hermes Expo were treated to an engaging and memorable experience. From making new connections to reconnecting with old friends, from collecting gifts to tasting delicious samples, everyone had a fantastic time. The event, held June 14 at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey, brought together entrepreneurs, professionals and industry leaders for a day of networking, business opportunities and celebration. The Hermes Expo is a major event for Greek-American and Philhellenic professionals, as well as those interested…
By Amy Monday / Published May 12, 2023 Johns Hopkins University has a long history of enthusiastic support for its undergraduate a cappella singing groups. From Adoremus and Humming Jay to Ketzev and Kranti, groups specializing in Christian, Korean, Jewish and Indian music respectively, they represent a variety of cultures and traditions. But Mariano Thomas wanted to address a representation gap: As a freshman, he led a student-led pitch for a new a cappella group celebrating the music of the African diaspora and the African-American tradition. Melanates launched in fall 2019 with a focus on R&B, soul, hip-hop and rap…
By Fotis Kaliampakos – Special to Hellenic News of America At the annual formal dinner of the Hellenic Federation of New Jersey, held at the luxurious event venue “The Graycliff” in the Moonachie region of New Jersey, Metropolitan of New Jersey Apostolos and eminent cardiologist Ilias Iliadis were honored for their contributions to the Greek community. and Hellenism. They received the “Megas Alexandros” and “Hippocrates” prizes respectively. Dr. Iliadis spoke to the Hellenic News of America about the special honor he feels and thanked the Federation and the Greek-American organizations present. The prominent cardiologist, many of whom were in attendance,…
By Angelo Amante and Giselda VagnoniROME (Reuters) – Slow economic growth and high interest rates on the country’s huge debt are the main problems facing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after her first year in power, an anniversary marked by the announcement brutal departure from his long-time partner.Meloni’s coalition, the first led by a woman in Italian history, was sworn in a year ago after a sweeping electoral victory and will soon surpass the average post-war term of office of 14 months for Italian governments.Upon coming to power, it was considered the country’s most right-wing party since wartime dictator Benito…
RIYADH: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has described the situation unfolding in Gaza as “madness”, warning that the world is not blind to the “hypocrisy” of Western leaders who have repeatedly failed to condemn the Israeli aggression, and drawing marked parallels with Russia. invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of the first GCC-ASEAN summit in Riyadh on Friday, Anwar said the Middle East conflict had exposed what he saw as a propensity for “contradiction and hypocrisy” in the international politics, noting that there was “talk of human rights on one side”, but the denial of these…
Minister of State for Primary and Mass Education Zakir Hossain today said, “Bangladesh has achieved incredible success in the agriculture sector. Agriculture plays an important role in food production, ensuring sustainable food security, employment and export trade. Like livelihoods, agriculture is inextricably linked to our overall development. The development of agriculture therefore means the overall development of the country. Due to the timely action and leadership of the current government in the agricultural sector, subsistence farming has today transformed into commercial farming. This journey of progress must continue. The Minister of State made the comment as United Commercial Bank PLC,…