28 August 2026
The Greek diaspora in the United States continues to maintain a strong presence in important sectors of American society. From Washington and New York to Boston and Florida, Greeks and Greek-Americans are distinguished in politics, science, education and social service, while Greek communities continue to keep our language and tradition alive.
A Chian at the top of the FDA
The presence of the Greek Diaspora is of particular importance to the Greek Diaspora. Kyle A. Diamantas, who is temporarily at the helm of the US Food and Drug Administration, the well-known FDA.
Diamantas has Greek roots on his father's side, specifically from the Chios.
This is a position of exceptional responsibility, as the FDA is one of the most important federal agencies in the United States and its decisions affect drugs, treatments, food, and the overall public health of millions of people.
The presence of a person of Greek origin at such a high level of the American administration is yet another indication of the progress and contribution of Greek Americans in the United States.
Chris Pappas: Greek presence in the battle for the Senate
The Greek-American federal MP is also in the political spotlight Chris Pappas, who is running for a seat in the United States Senate.
According to a recent political analysis cited by Newsweek, Pappas appears in a strong position in the electoral contest.
The case of Chris Pappas is of particular importance for the Greek-American Community, as the election of Greek-Americans to top political positions strengthens the presence of the Greek Diaspora in the centers where important decisions are made for the United States but also on issues concerning Greek-American relations.
Andreas Gounardis: Intervention for one of New York's largest projects
The Greek-American state senator from New York Andrew Gounardes – Andreas Gounardes intervened in the discussion about the future of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE).
After the presentation of the highway rehabilitation plan, Gounardis, along with other elected representatives, emphasized the need for meaningful participation and consultation with local communities.
The new plan concerns, among other things, the historic three-story section of the highway in Brooklyn and provides for the maintenance of two lanes of traffic in each direction without expanding the current footprint of the structure.
Emotion in New York for Ioanna Antzouli-Giannopoulos of Cosmos FM
The Greek radio community of New York bids farewell to Ioanna Antzouli-Giannopoulos, a woman who for decades was associated with the Cosmos FM.
For many people in the Greek Diaspora, he was one of the quiet but decisive presences behind Greek radio in New York.
Cosmos FM has been a point of contact for Greek Americans with Greece, music, culture and community events for years. Ioanna Giannopoulos' contribution is honored by people who worked with her and by listeners who learned about her work through the station's frequencies.
Florida: "Prometheus" celebrated August 15th
In Florida, the Panhellenic Cultural Association "Prometheus" held its traditional August 15th celebration event in Tarpon Springs.
This is an event that has now become established in the region and brings together many expatriates around the great feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
The artistic program included Greek music, while the performer Zoe Martini traveled from New York to participate in the celebration.
Tarpon Springs remains one of the most distinctive centers of Hellenism in the United States and especially in Florida.
The new generation of Hellenism met in Boston
The effort to connect the younger generation of the Greek Diaspora with Greece is also particularly important.
Η Metropolis of Boston hosted a group for about two weeks 30 young people from Thessaloniki, within the framework of the youth exchange programme "COSMOS".
The initiative is carried out between the Metropolis of Boston and the Metropolis of Naples and Stavroupolis and this year it completed its eighth year.
Such actions are of particular importance for the future of the Greek Diaspora, as they create real bonds between young people growing up in Greece and Greeks in America.
Tarpon Springs: The Greek language continues from generation to generation
In the history St. Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs, the new period of activities begins in the coming days with a special emphasis on Greek education.
According to the community program, the September 1 A consecration and Open House for the Greek School are held, while Greek lessons for both children and adults begin. On September 3, the lessons continue, including a section on New Testament Greek.
This effort has special value, because the preservation of the Greek language in the second, third and fourth generations of Greek Americans is perhaps the greatest challenge for the future of Hellenism in America.
The Greek Diaspora remains alive
From Washington's top agencies to the schools of a Greek community in Florida, the picture is the same:
Hellenism in America continues to create, participate and contribute.
There are Greek Americans who are in decision-making positions.
There are people who have been serving the Greek media for decades.
There are clubs that still bring Greeks together around their traditions.
And there are still teachers, parents, and communities who insist on teaching our children two words that are perhaps the most important of all:
Greek language.
The Greek Diaspora is not simply the memory of Greece on the other side of the Atlantic.
It is a living part of modern Hellenism that continues to write its own history in the United States.
photo Greek News FL
