Culture
Growing Up ISDA: Rooted in Heritage, Raised by Community, Inspired to Lead
"No other major Italian American nonprofit has placed women’s leadership so firmly at the forefront, a shift that is poised to reshape our community in the years ahead." -ISDA President Basil Russo
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Cleveland’s Cultural Monument to Italy in Rockefeller Park Turns 95
Italian immigrants’ vision, artistry and perseverance gave Cleveland a national landmark that continues to grow even today.
Read MoreIn the Pages of the Past, the Miners of Monongah Live On
Sorting through old editions revealed long-lost stories, cherished faces and a profound reminder of the sacrifices that built our community.
Read MorePrada Acquires Versace in Major Luxury Brand Shakeup
Versace was acquired amid a multi-year slide in sales after the luxury brand simplified designs and hiked prices.
Read MoreSt. Francis Gave Us the Nativity Scene and Forever Changed Christmas
How a Christmas Eve scene in Greccio in 1223 set in motion the centuries-long journey from live Nativity to Neapolitan presepe.
Read MoreItalian Immigrants Sparked NYC’s Rockefeller Center Tree Tradition
Nearly lost to history, it was Italian immigrants helping build Rockefeller Center who raised the first Christmas tree on December 24, 1931, a gesture of faith and appreciation during the Depression.
Read MoreCuccidati (Sicilian Fig Cookies)
These little pillows of fig goodness are usually the first to disappear from Christmas cookie trays.
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