by Conference of Presidents | Apr 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO), a nonpartisan cultural nonprofit, stands behind President Trump’s order to restore Columbus Day’s prominence as the nation’s only federally recognized holiday on October...
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
This year’s RBIAFF grant recipients will share stories of long-buried traditions, immigrant dreams, pop culture stereotypes and a fevered quest for the perfect plate of pasta. AGBO and ISDA are thrilled to see these emerging filmmakers bring their projects to life....
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Attorney George Bochetto Urges Commonwealth Court to Uphold Ethnic Equality COPOMIAO is proud to share an important update in our fight to keep Columbus Day alive in Philadelphia. After our earlier wins — where our outstanding national counsel, George Bochetto of...
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Italian American groups push back against Italy’s new measures that threaten to block dual citizenship for millions. By Truby Chiaviello, PRIMO Magazine Reverse course. That’s the loud and clear message Basil Russo and Italian American organizations are sending...
by Conference of Presidents | Apr 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
COPOMIAO, ISDA and many other leading organizations are protesting the sweeping changes, which threaten to block millions of Italian Americans from claiming dual citizenship What Happened? The Italian government unexpectedly passed a new measure — an emergency...
