by Conference of Presidents | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
We are proud to announce that Danette Porto (left) and Danielle Salasavage are the first recipients of the 2026 Donna Distinta Award. The prestigious Donna Distinta Award, presented by the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) and...
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Conference of Presidents | Mar 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Conference of Presidents | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every year, “Donna Distinta” honorees are recognized by Basil M. Russo for their standout contributions to the Italian American community and beyond. Honoring Women Leaders The prestigious Donna Distinta Award, presented by Italian Sons and Daughters of...
by Conference of Presidents | Feb 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
The AGBO Foundation and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) proudly announce that applications for the Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF) 2026 Fellowship are officially open! The annual initiative invites filmmakers to develop...
