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Italian American Future Leaders Conference a Bellwether of Cultural Progress
Delegates from throughout the country welcomed by The Russo Brothers Basil Russo’s keynote speech given a standing ovation, and John Viola lays out strategy for five more conferences over the next five years. The precedent-setting IAFL Conference — sponsored by...
Resetting Columbus’ Narrative a Key Priority for Genoa’s Mayor as Public and Legal Opinion Shift in the U.S.
The new Columbus center will be housed in the historic Palazzo Ducale (a 700-year-old Genoese palace that has been converted into a world-renowned museum and cultural hub). Mayor Marco Bucci launches academic reexamination of Columbus’ life and legacy, days after...
Italian Americans Save Philadelphia’s Columbus Statue After Mayor Loses Appeal
Sculpted by Emanuele Caroni, the city’s nearly 150-year-old Columbus statue will remain, unboxed and in public view, in Marconi Plaza. (Photo credit: Nick Philly) Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court rules Marconi Plaza Columbus statue cannot be removed by city. It’s...
UP-AND-COMING ITALIAN AMERICAN GENERATIONS INVITED TO ALL-EXPENSE-PAID FUTURE LEADERS CONFERENCE!
Spread the word: Italian Americans, ages 21-35, are invited to explore and celebrate their heritage this January. Our goal is to empower a new generation of Italian American leaders! What: Italian American Future Leaders Conference Where: Ft. Lauderdale, FL (FLA Live...
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