Hellenic Journal

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Hellenic Journal
TypeMonthly news magazine
Owner(s)Western Hellenic Journal, Inc.
Founder(s)Frank Peter Agnost
Managing editorGiuliana Harris
FoundedApril 1975
Headquarters696 San Ramon Valley Bld. #176 Danville, CA 94526-4022
Website hellenicjournal.org

The Hellenic Journal is a monthly news magazine aimed at the Greek-American community of the western United States.

Contents

History and profile

Hellenic Journal was founded by Frank Peter Agnost and the first issue appeared in April 1975. [1] The magazine was first based in Mississippi [1] and is headquartered in San Francisco. [2] It delivers news each month about Greece, local communities, features, organizations, cuisine, sports, dancing and much more to an audience of savvy readers embracing Greek life.

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References

  1. 1 2 "The Hellenic Journal Story". Hellenic Journal. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  2. Peter C. Moskos; Charles C. Moskos (27 November 2013). Greek Americans: Struggle and Success. Transaction Publishers. p. 48. ISBN   978-1-4128-5310-1 . Retrieved 9 August 2015.