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Basil Russo Recognized in San Francisco as a Pioneer of Italian American Unity

Basil Russo Recognized in San Francisco as a Pioneer of Italian American Unity

by Conference of Presidents | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

SFIAC Foundation President Bill Isetta, First Lady Pat Russo, ISDA/COPOMIAO President Basil Russo, SFIAC President Manuele La Torre, and many others gathered at the SFIAC’s North Beach club for the annual awards banquet, where Russo was inducted as an “Honoris Causa”...
Paul Tagliabue and the One-Dollar Verdict That Saved the NFL

Paul Tagliabue and the One-Dollar Verdict That Saved the NFL

by Conference of Presidents | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

The former NFL Commissioner, who passed away at 84 in November, counted Donald Trump among his early opponents. By Truby Chiaviello, PRIMO Magazine One of the great Italian American success stories in sports — Paul Tagliabue — died this past weekend at the age of 84....
Advocacy Groups Blast Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for Disgraceful Mafia Stereotyping of Italian Americans

Advocacy Groups Blast Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for Disgraceful Mafia Stereotyping of Italian Americans

by Conference of Presidents | Sep 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Hulu series draws from jaded playbook to score viewers and deepen tropes. The Italian American One Voice Coalition (IAOVC), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, strongly denounces the new season of Hulu’s hit series Only Murders in...
Italian American Future Leaders Unites New Generation of Changemakers

Italian American Future Leaders Unites New Generation of Changemakers

by Conference of Presidents | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

The 4th Annual Italian American Future Leaders Convention (IAFL4) — Jan. 16-19, 2026, at Amerant Bank Arena in South Florida — is an all-expense-paid celebration of our heritage, a hub for networking, and a space to explore the opportunities and obstacles shaping our...
Columbus Day Restored in Philadelphia After Former Mayor’s Executive Order Reversed by Appeals Court

Columbus Day Restored in Philadelphia After Former Mayor’s Executive Order Reversed by Appeals Court

by Conference of Presidents | Aug 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) Spearheaded Lawsuit Leading to Unanimous 7-0 Ruling That Overturned Mayor’s  Executive Order The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court delivered a unanimous 7–0 decision in August, ruling that...
COPOMIAO President Basil Russo Addresses Dual Citizenship Restrictions with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Washington, D.C.

COPOMIAO President Basil Russo Addresses Dual Citizenship Restrictions with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Washington, D.C.

by Conference of Presidents | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

Basil Russo, serving in his capacity as leader of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, recently submitted a formal letter and resolution to the Italian government — materials he first introduced at COPOMIAO’s Annual Meeting in...
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