by Conference of Presidents | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
On July 2, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode 80 miles overnight from Dover to Philadelphia in a race against time. Arriving as the vote on independence was already underway, he cast the tie-breaking ballot that secured Delaware’s support for separation from Great...
by Conference of Presidents | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
“Golden Tempo,” at 23-1 odds, surges late to claim a dramatic 2026 Derby finish. To our members and supporters, On behalf of the Italian American community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our Vice President John Viola, and his parents, Vincent and Teresa, on...
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 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Alice A. Salvo, President of the National Italian American Bar Association (NIABA), is being honored with the prestigious Donna Distinta (“Distinguished Woman”) Award, an accolade presented annually by the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American...
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...
