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.

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74 groups moving in one direction — forward.

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News & Press

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...

Carry Forward: Honoring Italian America’s Women Leaders

by Conference of Presidents | Mar 13, 2026

Every year, "Donna Distinta" honorees are recognized by Basil M. Russo for their standout contributions to the Italian American community and beyond.Honoring Women LeadersThe prestigious Donna Distinta Award, presented by Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA)...