Fostering Understanding of Turkish American Issues through Public Education

TCA Extends Heartfelt Support to House Majority Whip Scalise

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (center) with TCA President G. Lincoln McCurdy (left) and Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchange of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcikoglu in the U.S. Capitol, September 2015.

Turkish American Women's Leadership Initiative

More Americans than ever before are becoming involved in grassroots politics since the 2016 election, whether attending town hall meetings, volunteering with local political parties or running for public office. Turkish Americans can be an integral part of this movement. In particular, women in the Turkish American community have demonstrated an interest in and passion for political engagement. They have the potential to become role models for the rest of the community through their political efforts.

Commemorating Ataturk: The Beginning of the Turkish War of National Liberation

Flag parade commemorating Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day in 1939.

May 19, 1919 marks the beginning of the Turkish War of National Liberation, a turning point in Turkey's history. On this day, a young Ottoman general, Mustafa Kemal, arrived in Samsun. The man, who would later be known to the world as Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, stepped ashore on this small Black Sea Coast town to embark on a journey that would ultimately create the Republic of Turkey and a new nation state.

TCA Saddened at Passing of Burak Guvensoylar

The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) is deeply saddened by the passing of Burak Guvensoylar. Burak was an outgoing and engaged member of the Turkish American community who will be dearly missed.

Spotlight on the Turkish American Community

April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day Celebrations

Turkish American organizations across the country held celebrations in honor of April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day. Below are photos and information from these wonderful events.