Stories
A Race to Save the ‘Lady of Sing Sing’
In 1895, Italian immigrant Maria Barbella was accused of murdering the man who seduced and dishonored her. Barbella was sentenced to death, but her fate wasn't sealed...
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History Belongs to Our Era: Discovering Your Family’s Italian Origins
My Roots, My Heritage is a free and interactive genealogy webinar designed to help you discover your family’s origins and unique story.
Read MoreGov. Cuomo Unveils Mother Cabrini Statue in NYC’s Battery Park City
"Mother Cabrini is the personification of the Italian American legacy."
Read MoreTwo Flags, One Heart—We Are Italian America
Italian American Heritage Month is underway, and it's our time to celebrate the history that defines our past while promoting the gleaming culture that lights our way forward.
Read MoreDown in the Cellar, Italian Families Came Together to Bottle Up Memories
Everything we ever needed was right under our nose, and it still is.
Read MoreAnthony Martignetti, Boy in Classic Boston Pasta Commercial, Dies at 63
“He was a man of character and love. He would do anything for anyone. They don’t make ‘em like that anymore."
Read MoreProtect Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park Columbus Statue Before It’s Too Late
The Pittsburgh Art Commission will convene next week to discuss the fate of the statue that symbolizes Italian Americans' triumph over discrimination.
Read MoreDr. Fauci’s Neighbors Go Viral (the good kind) With Show of Support
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infection disease expert, is getting an unexpected show of support from those who live on his block.
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