What Americans mean by “white,” Greek allies, and how a Greek Orthodox Archbishop rallied his flock to step up for Civil Rights at a time when conforming was the only way to succeed in America.
Archbishop Iakovos Reflects on Joining Dr. King to March on Selma
Hellenism and the Civil Rights Movement
The Bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church
Black Children Arrested & Assaulted in Birmingham/Children's Crusade
Apokries means Carnival Season in Greece, and Patras Carnival is the biggest. Inspired by Dionysus, influenced by Venice and France, it has a nearly two hundred year history of Masquerade balls, parades, a near-diplomatic crisis, arson, and treasure hunts. Καλές Απόκριες!
Jews have been in Greece since classical times. After thousands of years, these Greek citizens were nearly wiped out during the Holocaust. Join us in honoring the Greek Jews. Never forget.
Links:
My People Official trailer
The Secret of Ereikoussa/The Greek Island that Hid Jews from Nazis
Holocaust Survivor Testimonies: Deportation from Greece
Once, the Twelve Days of Christmas didn’t mean turtledoves and gold rings to the Greeks, but hordes of vicious goblins causing mayhem. We’ll explore the history of the kalikántzaroi, and how to protect yourself during the most wonderful - and scariest - time of the year.
Links:
Greek Christmas Trolls: Kallikántzaroi