Culture
The Queen of Heaven, and the Founding of ISDA
Italian Americans in Pittsburgh formed Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) in 1930, which is now one of the nation's largest nonprofit cultural & financial institutions.
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Don’t Scapegoat Columbus
It's time for a more sensible effort of intellectual precision to convey the greater truth of Columbus.
Read MoreThe Feast of the Madonna of the Light
The story of the miracle festa from my small hometown in Calabria.
Read MoreChilled Lemon Sgroppino (Sgroppino al Limone)
Chilled vodka and Prosecco mixed with lemon and sherbet create this frosty summer delight from Italy's Veneto region.
Read MoreThe Night I Survived the Andrea Doria Shipwreck
On the evening of July 25, 1956, a collision between the ocean liners SS Andrea Doria and MS Stockholm killed 51 people and prompted one of the largest civilian maritime rescues in history.
Read MoreHollywood’s Mafia Hypocrisy
A study of Tinseltown's ironic reliance on mafia tropes and Italian American stereotypes.
Read MoreItaly’s Top Consul General Hosts COPOMIAO Reception in NYC
Meeting builds upon efforts to forge stronger ties between Italian Americans and Italian dignitaries.
Read MoreA Lifetime of Achievement
This summer our University Lodge honored Joe and Marie Frank, two pillars of ISDA.
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