Fostering Understanding of Turkish American Issues through Public Education

Turkish Citizen Elected as the Next Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America

Elpidophoros Lambriniadis, who was born and raised in Bakirkoy, Istanbul, is the first Turkish citizen in history to be elected to lead the Greek Orthodox congregation in the United States. He was elected unanimously by the "Holy Council" (Synod) of the Fener Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, led by Patriarch Bartholomeos.

100 Year March for Enlightenment and Modernity

May 19, 2019

The Turkish Coalition of America commemorates the 100th anniversary of May 19, 1919, and pays tribute to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey.

TCA is also proud to cosponsor the Atatürk Society of America Centennial Celebration of Ataturk's Landing in Samsun.

TCA Honors Former Congressman and Turkey Caucus Co-Chair Pete Sessions

TCA Chairman Dr. Yalcin Ayasli, Dr. Serpil Ayasli, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (center), Hon. Pete Sessions, Karen Sessions (right), TCA President G. Lincoln McCurdy (left)

On May 1, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) hosted a dinner reception to honor former Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX/32nd) for his outstanding service as Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans (Turkey Caucus) in TCA's headquarters in Washington, D.C. Congressman Sessions was an ardent supporter of a robust U.S.-Turkey relationship and a voice on Capitol Hill for Turkish Americans.

TASC Joins TCA to Thank Congressman Pete Sessions

On May 1, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) hosted a dinner in honor Congressman Pete Sessions who served for 11 terms. TASC Co-Chair Gunay Evinch and Secretary General Oya Bain attended. TCA Chairman Dr. Yalcin Ayasli and Chairwoman Dr. Serpil Ayasli recognized Congressman Sessions for being a respected voice and bridge of friendship between Capitol Hill and Turkey. TASC Co-Chair Evinch thanked Congressman Sessions for fighting smartly for U.S.-Turkish relations, including among many initiatives, writing to former California Governor Jerry Brown, to ensure that the assassin of Turkish Consul General Kemal Arikan was not granted parole.

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April 23 Celebrated by Turkish Americans Across the United States

April 23, 2019

On April 23, Turkish Americans across the United States are celebrating Turkish National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. The day marks the inauguration of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) on April 23, 1920, proclaimed in 1929 as a Turkish national holiday dedicated to children. Every year, April 23 is celebrated in Turkey and Turkish communities abroad with international children’s festivals, in the spirit of world peace and harmony.