Youth language changes quicklyleaving it a bit difficult for parents to appreciate or even understand how creative and dynamic languages are. One of its strengths is the ability to trigger cohesion, solidarity and a sense of identity. However, it can also serve as a way to distance oneself from other Read more »
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German Youth Language – a Reflection of German Youth Culture?
by Beverly Pochatko - National President January 13, 2012 » Add the first comment.
2011 Convention Held in Pittsburgh
by Beverly Pochatko - National President December 3, 2011 » Add the first comment.
Pittsburgh, PA was the scene of the Biennial Convention of the German American National Congress (DANK). The Pittsburgh Chapter hosted the three-day event with a full schedule for both the delegates and their guests. Early arrivals were able to visit the Pittsburgh Hofbrauhaus for an evening of fun Munich-style. Read more »
DANK Convention in the News
by Stephen Fuchs October 19, 2011 » Add the first comment.
The upcoming DANK National Convention got some positive attention in this weeks North Almanac… German-American convention set in South Hills By Deana Carpenter For The Almanac The South Hills will soon play host to German-Americans from across the country. The German American National Congress, known in German as Deutch Amerikanischer National Read more »
In the News: “It’s cool to be Deutsche today’”
by Stephen Fuchs September 27, 2010 » Add the second comment.
DANK was featured on the front page of the Telegraph Herald Sunday paper. Check out the full article. Excerpt: ‘It’s cool to be Deutsche today’ German American National Congress visitors to Guttenberg’s festival discuss efforts to keep the culture alive. BY ANDY PIPER TH STAFF WRITER GUTTENBERG, Iowa — Read more »
Germans Raise Millions For Haiti
by Stephen Fuchs January 20, 2010 » Add the first comment.
It’s not only DANK that is focusing on making a difference. German TV station ZDF and newspaper Bild held an extremely successful TV telethon to raise money for Haiti last night. At the end of the evening, Germans raised 17.8 million euros ($25 million) and Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that the German government would throw in an additional 2.5 million euros ($3.5 million)!
“Pro-Christkind” Initiative in Austria
by Stephen Fuchs December 3, 2009 » Add the second comment.
Thousands of Austrians have joined an online campaign against Santa Claus.
More than 70 fan groups have been set up by anti-Santa Facebook users backing the “Pro-Christkind” initiative which wants a ban on the American figure of Santa Claus in favour of the “Christkind”.