I am the son of an illiterate refugee who was admitted to this country— not because he was worthy, but because he was desperate. Desperate for a better life and …
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I was honored to support director Takis Bardakos’ latest film project as an Executive Producer. “Border Souls” is a film about solidarity in the wake of the biggest refugee crisis …
During the height of the refugee crisis, no place was impacted more than the tiny village of Skala Sikamnias, population 150. Before the volunteers arrived from throughout the world– it …
I visited the village of Vrisa on the island of Lesvos on July 16th, just over a month after a devastating earthquake hit, destroying almost 1,000 buildings. Practically the entire …
Five years ago I met this guy in Athens… he was one of them… that dreaded “r” word… a refugee. Up to this point, I only knew refugees from newspaper …
Walking down the street, it’s everywhere. Billboards, graffiti, storefronts– on the front page of newspapers. Everywhere. The anti-Donald Trump trolls are having a field day with the new President of …
President Trump will sign an executive order that would suspend all entry to the United States from seven Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East. His list DOES NOT include Muslim-majority …
A group of “displaced persons” arrive from Greece at Union Station in Chicago, after their arrival from the east coast following a 21-day boat trip across the Atlantic. Their arrival …
I studied history in college, with an emphasis on the rise of dictatorships and fundamentalist regimes. I learned about Cambodia, Iran, Egypt, Nazi Germany and other places around the world …
I hope you’ll hear me out— even if you don’t agree with me. Because my opinion is just as valid as yours and I do listen to yours, as long …