Story Highlights New high 63% say America’s crime problem is extremely/very serious Majorities say U.S. and U.S. crime higher than a year ago 28% say their household has been the victim of a crime WASHINGTON, DC — Sixty-three percent of Americans describe America’s crime problem as extremely or very serious, up from 54% when last measured in 2021 and the highest in Gallup’s trend. The previous high of 60% was recorded during the initial survey in 2000, as well as in 2010 and 2016. At the same time, far fewer, 17%, say the crime problem in their area is…
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Each February, Black History Month honors and commemorates the invaluable contributions of Black and African American individuals and communities to the rich tapestry of American history.This year, we’re highlighting four Black entrepreneurs who are growing their businesses.What is the IRC Community Browser Pilot Program?KPIs Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP) has served nearly 3,000 diverse business owners since 2021. We have partnered with more than 20 community partners with a particular focus on supporting refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs as they recover from the impacts of the COVID pandemic -19. The CNPP program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Small…
Witches are often portrayed as villains in fairy tales or as practitioners of the satanic occult in horror films. But for practitioners of modern witchcraft, it is spiritual, empowering and magical. Professor Helen A. Berger, researcher at Brandeis University Women’s Studies Research Centerhas been researching modern witchcraft for decades. “Witchcraft is the activity of practicing magic. There is usually a spiritual component, but there is a misconception that it is always associated with a religion,” Berger said. “There are religions that follow a set of rituals and holidays, like Wicca and some types of paganism, but witches are not always…
Publishers who master the popular and addictive social platform Instagram stands out among social networks as being most FOMO driven (fear of missing out). Its addictive features result in more engagement and more time spent on the app. This is an opportunity for news media – struggling for user attention – to tap into the billion monthly active users. But as Instagram users become more aware of the time they spend online, many of them are carefully curating their feeds. This means the news media needs to up its game to stay competitive. We have prepared a list for those…
TThe first fraternity system was founded in 1755 at the College of William and Mary as an exclusive secret society for students to gather outside of the classroom. Although no longer secret, fraternities have retained their exclusivity and now take pride in it, alongside their sister system, the sororities. However, Greek life has changed dramatically since its founding, with sororities and fraternities now adopting hierarchical systems that glorify conformity rather than academic success. On the surface, joining a sorority or fraternity seems like a great way to surround yourself with people who share the same values and ideals. But Greek…
“We celebrate the first fruits of the harvest on August 6, the feast of the Transfiguration (metamorphosis) of Christ,” said His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. “I am happy to be here in this summer community on the church festival. The Sotiras’ metamorphosis isn’t just a change of clothes and glasses. It means seeing the light of the earth, immortality and leaving the darkness of the abyss. We are a church family, not just a congregation. The Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church on Breakwater Road in Mattituck had an uplifting religious experience during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. His Eminence Archbishop…
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By Catherine Tsounis, contributing editor “The very source and root of honesty and virtue lies in good education” Plutarch February 9, 2019 was declared International Greek Language Day in hopes of sparking interest in the language around the world. The date coincides with the day of commemoration of the Greek national poet Dionysios Solomos, whose words appear in the Greek national anthem. The Federation of Greek-American Teachers, the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the “Hellenic Paideia” of America, with the support of the Greek Teachers’ Associations of New York, members of the Federation, organized…
A week-long wildfire on the Greek resort island of Rhodes ravaged defenses on Monday, forcing new evacuations, as three major fires raged elsewhere in the country, fueled by high winds and waves of successive heat which left the scrublands and forests dry. The latest evacuations were ordered in southern Rhodes after 19,000 people, mostly tourists, were moved onto buses and boats over the weekend, out of the path of the fire which reached several coastal areas from the neighboring mountains. The authorities called it the the largest fire evacuation in the history of Greece. Another 2,500 people were evacuated from…
33 years of promoting business relations at the Hermes exhibition By Aphrodite Kotrotsios, editor of the Hellenic News of America The Hermes Expo returns for the 33rd consecutive year, reigniting the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Since 1992, Hermes Expo has been a leading platform for trade, communication and cultural exchange between the United States and Greece, focused on connection. Functioning as a catalyst for businesses seeking new opportunities and network expansion, Hermes Expo provides a dynamic marketplace for professionals and entrepreneurs to meet, renew relationships, showcase products and enter in…