Culture
Two Flags, One Heart — We Are Italian America
Proclaimed in 1989 by President George H.W. Bush and the U.S. Congress, Italian American Heritage Month honors the contributions, achievement and principles of our storied culture.
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The Mission to Save Southern Italy
The Italian American Podcast explores a writer's inspiring journey to save the land many of our ancestors once called home.
Read MoreNew York Times Accused of Censorship by Italian American Leaders
The newspaper has a sordid past when dealing with the Italian American community, so it came as little surprise when their staff refused to publish a full page Columbus ad.
Read MoreWhat Part of Italy Are You From?
Most Italian Americans trace their roots to villages in the Mezzogiorno, or the regions that comprise Italy’s south: Sicily, Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Abruzzo, Puglia, Molise, and Sardinia.
Read MoreMatt Amodio Hits $1 Million Milestone on ‘Jeopardy!’
The Italian American Ivy League doctoral student is only the third contestant in the gameshow's 37-year history to hit the $1 million mark.
Read MoreItaly to Vote on Referendum That Would Decriminalize Marijuana Use
Should Italians ease legal restrictions on the drug, like some states have done in the U.S.?
Read MoreFrom Poverty to High Society, Sophia Loren Is the Last Queen of Hollywood
The Italian star won over the world with a smoldering gaze, powerful acting and high-society fashion.
Read MoreJeopardy’s Matt Amodio Racks Up 23 Wins, $800k as Streak Continues
Could an Italian American one day become the winningest contestant on Jeopardy? Our wager: absolutely.
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