Women
The Strong, Not-So-Silent Type: Dolores Alfieri Taranto Is Elevating the Conversation
Through years of study and dialogue surrounding culture, ancestry and artisanship, this Italian American influencer has generated a style of intellectualism that is pulling in a wide mix of inspired audiences.
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Italian American Ad Guru Named Next Twitter CEO
Italian American Linda Yaccarino seeks to boost profits and break new ground at the social media giant.
Read MoreMother Cabrini Led the Way to New Hope
Canonized on July 7, 1946, Mother Cabrini remains one of the most beloved and pivotal saints among Catholics worldwide.
Read MoreA Voice for Change: The Story of the Unstoppable Ann Uccello
As Connecticut’s first female mayor, Ann Uccello — who just turned 100 — worked with constituents, allies and opponents to bridge divides and move America forward in the 1960s and ’70s.
Read MoreMarianna Gatto Tells It Like It Is — and How It Was
Historian, curator, educator, storyteller: Ms. Gatto holds a lens to Italian Americans' indelible role in shaping the story and culture of the West Coast.
Read MoreA Woman Who Smashed Glass Ceilings to Honor a Promise
At age 13, Dr. Gilda Rorro had a chance encounter with Pope Pius XII; it would set off a chain reaction of empowerment, good will and social innovation.
Read MoreHow Maria Montessori Defied Mussolini and Changed the World
Men were no match for Maria Montessori.
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