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PA Judges Unanimously Revive Lawsuit That Would Prevent the Removal of Pittsburgh’s Christopher Columbus Statue
In appeal, a panel of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court judges ruled 7-0 to send the lawsuit back to lower court for reexamination, stating that City Hall does not have “…’free reign’ to act as it pleases in defiance of the law.” PITTSBURGH, PA (April 20, 2024) — The...
Vanessa Racci Amplifies the Italian American Story With a Mic and a Mix of Jazz
A note from COPOMIAO President Basil Russo: Each year, through the prestigious Donna Distinta Award, we honor women of Italian descent to spotlight their contributions, from culture and industry to philanthropy and activism. The first 2024 Donna Distinta Award goes to...
National Italian American Community Stands With JCCIA’s Efforts to Preserve Columbus in Chicago
A first-term alderman seeks to erase Columbus Drive, nearly four years after Chicago leaders uprooted three of the navigator’s statues from the city’s public spaces.
AGBO Foundation, ISDA Launch New Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF)
Joe and Anthony Russo, Louis D'Esposito, Basil and Pat Russo, Jon Favreau and Angela Russo-Otstot unveiled the new Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum Thursday night at AGBO Studios in LA. COPOMIAO leaders joined entertainment industry luminaries in Los...
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