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...
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...
by Conference of Presidents | Feb 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Landslides, flooding and damaging winds wrought by Cyclone Harry brought Southern Italy to its knees, but relief workers, residents, charities and donors are lifting up our proud homeland. To our members and supporters: In less than a week, Cyclone Harry swept through...
