Cypriot – American Andreas Farmakalidis is a candidate for LAUSD Board
Andreas Farmakalidis, a longtime Los Angeles resident, and member of the AHC announced recently his intention to run for Los Angeles Unified School District Board in District 3, comprising of several areas in the San Fernando Valley.. The AHC is proud for Andreas’ venture into public life and urges its
AHC’S 2024 New Year’s Gala a Smashing Success–Join us Again in 2025!
The American Hellenic Council celebrated Hellenism in January, 2024 at the Annual New Year’s Gala! We look forward to honoring exceptional Hellenic advocates and leaders at our next Gala in 2025!
President’s Message Commemorating the 202nd Anniversary of Greek Independence Day!
Greek Independence Day On behalf of the American Hellenic Council, I would like to pay tribute to the 202nd Anniversary of Greek Independence Day! March 25th is known to all Greek Orthodox Christians as the commemoration of the Annunciation of the Theotokos! It also marks the beginning of the Greek
“National Day of Remembrance” of the terrorist attack on 9/11
“National Day of Remembrance” of the terrorist attack on 9/11 We must never forget the great tragedy suffered on this day 21 years ago when terrorists hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center. This dark day in American history witnessed almost 3000 people killed that included the destruction of
President’s Message Commemorating the 1955 Pogrom
Commemorating the 1955 Pogrom – The Istanbul Riots of September 6 – 7 On behalf of the Hellenic American Council, we are committed to supporting and participating in the Commemoration of the September 6-7 1955 Pogrom. This historical tragedy is most important and we must never forget. We cannot be
President’s Message Commemorating the 4th of July
Commemorating the 4th of July on behalf of the American Hellenic Council We are uniquely honored on this 4th of July to celebrate our 200 years of friendship through World Wars, conflicts, threats, and a sense of common purpose and unity that has united our nations through two centuries! The
President’s Message Commemorating the 201st Anniversary of Greek Independence Day!
Happy Greek Independence Day! ZHTO ELLAS! On behalf of the American Hellenic Council I would like to wish all Hellenes and Philhellenes a Happy 201st Anniversary of Greek Independence Day! Ending 400 years of Ottoman rule, Greece rose up on this important day in history. With the cry of “Eleftheria”,
President’s Message Commending Pappas’ Oxi Day Resolution
House Set to Introduce Pappas’ Oxi Day Resolution U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) plans to introduce a bipartisan-backed congressional resolution to honor Greece’s resistance to Axis Powers in World War II. “In honor of the Greek’s refusal to submit to fascism, and their integral role in the eventual downfall of
President’s Message Applauding Titus’ Grey Wolves Amendment
The American Hellenic Council is proud to join with the International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA); the American Hellenic Institute (AHI); and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) to commend Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nv) & members of the Congressional Caucus for introducing Amendment #579 into FY22 of the