Italian America United

Stronger together: Discover COPOMIAO

Creating a spirit of national unity among Italian Americans

The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO), a national coalition of 74 cultural, educational, fraternal and anti-defamation groups, seeks to promote our history and traditions for today’s generations, and tomorrow’s.

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About Our Conference

Family, faith and tradition form the cultural ties that weave our constituent members together, forging a united Italian America.

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74 groups moving in one direction — forward.

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News & Press

AGBO ANNOUNCES 2025 WINNER OF THE ‘RUSSO BROTHERS ITALIAN AMERICAN FILMMAKER FORUM’

by Conference of Presidents | Dec 11, 2025

“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...

A Misguided Bid to Erase Our Heritage: US Sen. Bernie Moreno Introduces Bill to Outlaw Dual Citizenship

by Conference of Presidents | Dec 8, 2025

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...