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...
by Conference of Presidents | Jan 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Co-sponsored by the Viola Family, the fourth annual Italian American Future Leaders Convention (IAFL4) — held Jan. 16–19 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. — equipped participants with the tools to translate cultural pride into measurable civic, social and...
by Conference of Presidents | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Italian American leaders urge restraint and dialogue as freshman senator wobbles on ultimatum-style limits and as Rome narrows citizenship by descent. U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has found himself at the center of a growing national controversy after introducing...
by Conference of Presidents | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
“St. Joseph,” directed by Maky Rupert, has been awarded the top prize at the 8th Annual Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum fellowship program. LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10, 2025: AGBO and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) proudly announce...
by Conference of Presidents | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
COPOMIAO President Basil Russo strongly objects to legislation, as he seeks to ease separate citizenship restrictions imposed by Italy this past spring. Last week, U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced a bill to outlaw dual citizenship, which would force Americans with a...
