For Black people, homecomings and tailgates are an opportunity for young and old to celebrate and create everlasting memories, regardless of their alma mater.Homecoming season is upon us!Whether you attended a historically black college and university or a predominantly white institution, homecomings and tailgate celebrations are some of the best times of your life.The functions — always full of food, fun, camaraderie and family — differ significantly at HBCUs, where they come with deep-rooted traditions and promote unity and solidarity. Yet for Black people, homecomings and tailgates are an opportunity for young and older crowds from all backgrounds to celebrate…
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The highly anticipated Hermes Expo is fast approaching, scheduled for June 14 at the prestigious Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey. This unprecedented event is set to feature a remarkable lineup of exhibitors, sponsors and honorees as it brings together the Greek-American community to celebrate entrepreneurship, heritage and unity. Exhibitors: The Hermes Expo brings together a wide range of exhibitors from various sectors, providing a platform for companies to showcase their products and services. Among the exhibitors present are: Brilliant Solar – Celestyal Cruises – Corpay – Fresh&co – General Mills – George Veronis – Grecian Delight | Kronos…
Storm Daniel has hit Greece since MondayGreece is facing an extreme weather event as the country grapples with torrential rains leading to the flooding of homes, streets and businesses. Today, a video surfaced from Greece showing cars being swept into the sea by the fast-moving waters of Pelion. According to a report from Independentpolice banned traffic in Volos town and Skiathos island until the storm subsides.Storm Daniel, which has been hitting Greece since Monday, caused landslides, destroyed a bridge, collapsed electricity poles and swept dozens of cars into muddy waters, just days after a deadly forest fire in the north…
For as long as there has been a District 3 seat on the Seattle City Council, it has been held by Kshama Sawant, the city’s only elected socialist and one of the most polarizing figures in Seattle politics.As Councilmember Sawant prepares to leave at the end of the year, nonprofit workers Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson are pitching new political identities to voters ahead of the Nov. 7 election. District 3, which includes Eastlake, Capitol Hill and the Central District, is one of four districts with an open seat on this year’s ballot. Hudson and Hollingsworth had the smallest vote…
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative. Since mid-September, CGTN has been broadcasting a succession of episodes of the 15-part documentary “The Call of the Silk Road”.By highlighting many of the challenges the world generally faces today, the documentary demonstrates how collaborative efforts under the Initiative are yielding positive results.From the streets of Jakarta to the Nile and beyond, the film crew traveled to 14 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. Featuring people from many different countries and backgrounds, the series explores their work, their lives, and their dreams and…
Andria Mitsakos has spent three decades managing public relations for high-end hotels in Europe and the Caribbean, including nearly 20 years running her own business. communications company. But when the Covid-19 pandemic crippled tourism and Mitsakos found herself stuck in Greece, the Greek-American focused on renovating a farm she owns on the island of Paros, in the Cyclades. During the summer of 2020, as hotels around the world kept their doors closed, she worked with local artisans to make items from recycled materials while researching online sources for brass door handles, antique furniture and other items.As she delved deeper into…
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The European news you deserve to read. welcome to The capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is powered by META Rezzil was the key to my training Marcus Rashford has been training in the Metaverse while recovering from a shoulder injury. Using a virtual reality training tool developed by Rezzil, Marcus was able to work on his mobility, speed and muscle memory. Learn more In today’s Capitals news: BERLIN | PARIS As German parties from left to right assured Israel of their support in a rare joint statement, Macron said Thursday that Israel had every right to respond militarily in a…
The Governing Council of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia Incorporated (GOCSA) will host a historic meeting with members of the community and Archbishop Makarios of Australia at Olympic House next month. The event follows a preliminary meeting held in June with Executive Council members Archbishop Makarios and Bishop Silouan of Sinope, during which both parties expressed a desire to resume open dialogue in the hope of finding a solution to the schism that divides the State. Greek community for over 60 years. Archbishop Makarios enthusiastically welcomed the opportunity to meet with GOCSA members, saying: “I look forward to…
The 2023 Future 50 honorees have created nearly 1,400 jobs in the Milwaukee area over the past three years. Future 50 recognizes the fastest growing businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. The program began in 1988 with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. The program returned in 2022 after a two-year hiatus, with BizTimes Media taking the lead on awards planning and MMAC remaining a partner. To be part of the program, companies submit employment and revenue data dating back to 2019. BizTimes then verifies the information with each company’s accountant and banker. Each company is then ranked based on its employment…