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Italian American Future Leaders Unites New Generation of Changemakers
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
Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) Spearheaded Lawsuit Leading to Unanimous 7-0 Ruling That Overturned Mayor’s Executive OrderThe Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court delivered a unanimous 7–0 decision in August, ruling that former...
COPOMIAO President Basil Russo Addresses Dual Citizenship Restrictions with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Washington, D.C.
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 New York...
Italian American Legend Connie Francis Belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) launches advocacy campaign on behalf of Francis, whose chart-topping ballads once ruled the airwaves — and now trend across TikTok by the billions.As the nation remembers Connie Francis,...
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