Italian America United

Stronger together: Discover COPOMIAO

Creating a spirit of national unity among Italian Americans

The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO), a national coalition of 74 cultural, educational, fraternal and anti-defamation groups, seeks to promote our history and traditions for today’s generations, and tomorrow’s.

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About Our Conference

Family, faith and tradition form the cultural ties that weave our constituent members together, forging a united Italian America.

Statement of Purpose

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74 groups moving in one direction — forward.

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News & Press

Italian American Groups File Federal Lawsuit Against Ohio’s Capital, Seeking Reinstallation of Columbus Statue

by Conference of Presidents | Apr 7, 2026

Columbus, Ohio faces a joint lawsuit filed to restore the Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 by Mayor Andrew Ginther during civil unrest. Columbus, Ohio (April 7, 2026) — Italian American organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against the City...

Baltimore’s Toppled Columbus Statue Revived on White House Grounds

by Conference of Presidents | Mar 22, 2026

A lasting victory for Italian Americans, as a Columbus statue now stands just steps from the White House. The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO), in collaboration with the Trump Administration, installed a replica of the...