by Rosie Schuermann Dr. Dominic Rizzo’s Italian American journey began when he was just seven months oldwhen his family immigrated to the United States. HIs father’s family owned a multi-generationalbattery business in Italy that went out of business and sparked their move to the United States.Initially his family lived briefly in New York before moving…
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by: Janice Therese Mancuso The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge – often called the Verrazzano Bridge – is among the acclaimed bridges in New York, and often noted as one of the most well-known bridges in America. Not as well known is John N. LaCorte, a pioneer in advocating Italian American history and culture, and the man responsible…
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By: Caden Davis When one commonly thinks of Italian food, they most likely will picture the classic spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, or lasagna. The more well versed may even refer to testaroli and pizzells. However, it is unlikely that one’s first thought would be the effect that the food has on people. While it isn’t…
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by Collin Carroll America is a country of Immigrants. For centuries, families and individuals have beenimmigrating to the United States in search of new opportunities and a path to a better life. Someof the largest groups to make this trip were Italian and Irish immigrants. While their culturaltraditions, languages, and religious practices differed in many…
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With insight from a student from Reggio Emilia University by Alessandra Iarriccio Italian School Culture: Stereotypes and Social Commentary Italian schools are frequently characterized by certain enduring stereotypes, particularly among outsiders and even within the Italian population. Among the most common according to a student from a university in Reggio Emilia, Italy is the belief…
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With insight from a student from Reggio Emilia University by Alessandra Iarriccio Education plays a crucial role in shaping young individuals and societies. While every country has its own approach to education, Italy and the United States have distinct systems that reflect their unique histories, values, and culture. By examining the structure in both Italy…
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We are happy to spread the news on this very interesting event! On April 8th, hear Marianna Gatto speak about her vibrant narrative which chronicles the Italian Americans of Los Angeles, a group that, although integral to every facet of the Southern California megalopolis for two centuries, has largely been overlooked in both local and…
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Last year, on March 19th, four generations of family gathered on the corner of 118th Street and FirstAvenue in East Harlem to honor Giuseppina Santo in a street co-naming ceremony. It was a day ofcelebration, a loving tribute to a mother and grandmother, but it was filled with sadness. Just a few feetfrom the busy…
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I am pleased and honored to share with our readers another document from the past, a letter written in the August of 1956 by Maria, a girl from Mugnano del Cardinale (Avellino, Italy) who was migrating to the United States with her parents. Maria wrote this letter to Salvatore, her fiancée and future husband, and…
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