What's up with WTI: Editorial # 184
Dear friends, Here we are with another editorial full of news about our activities. This beginning of the year has been pretty busy for us at We the Italians. For the third year in a row, I had the pleasure and honor to mentor the new 100 fellows of the Italian American Future Leaders in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and to see again there many alumni...
Italian cosmetics shine globally, export growth continues
The Italian cosmetics industry is experiencing remarkable growth, especially in global markets. In 2024, Italy saw its beauty products exports soar, maintaining its position as a leader in the international beauty sector. According to recent reports, Italy's beauty exports have surged by 15% and are expected to continue this upward trend. This...
Italian Michelangelo Pistoletto nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Michelangelo Pistoletto, the celebrated Italian artist, has been officially nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by the Gorbachev Foundation, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee accepting the nomination. This prestigious acknowledgment is a recognition of Pistoletto's enduring commitment to peace and social justice, themes that have been centra...
La Pecora Nera, an Italian deli with two metro Detroit locations, to open in Birmingham (MI)
An Italian deli noted for its signature sandwiches is opening a third location in early March. La Pecora Nera, which already operates in Detroit and Farmington, is heading to downtown Birmingham. On the La Pecora Nera menu will be its traditional Italian sandwiches and other sandwiches, plus salads, gelato, and coffee. La Pecora Nera translates to...
"My Time in Italy is 95% Less Stressful"
Working as an attorney in south Florida with a hellish two-hour commute, Alma Benedetti was ready to leave America and head to Italy for a kinder, gentler lifestyle. "I've always been fascinated by my Italian roots because of my nonna (grandmother), who was the lovely matriarch of our family," she says. "After vacationing in Italy a few times, I be...
Leaders in the making: A conversation about Finding Your Voice and Owning Your Story
Wednesday, March 12. 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT. 1630 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133. March is Women's History Month and BAIA is excited to celebrate with a spotlight on Italian female professionals in the Bay Area. The fifth edition of this event is dedicated to the crucial elements of finding your voice and owning your story as foundational step...
The incredible Italian seaside village that's better than Positano - with no tourists
For years, the Amalfi Coast has been a magnet for travellers seeking breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and picturesque villages clinging to dramatic cliffs. While places like Positano and Amalfi continue to draw in throngs of tourists, those looking for a quieter, more authentic experience might find their answer in Castellabate, a hidden gem th...
Invitation to Apply: Loyola Rubino Italian American Studies Endowed Professorship
The College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates, discipline open, for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level for the Paul and Ann Rubino Endowed Professorship of Italian American Studies beginning Fall 2025. We seek candidates with strong research and teaching profiles in Italian America...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 358 Vittorio Di Carlo From the Opera Stage to the Italian Table
What if every Italian American carried a hidden musical talent just waiting to be discovered? Join us as we entertain this notion with our special guest, Vittorio Di Carlo, dubbed the Graceful Tenor, who brings his charm and a dash of operatic brilliance to the conversation. Together, we humorously ponder our genetic proximity to the legendary Caru...
Microsoft announces new quantum chip named after Italian physicist Ettore Majorana
Microsoft has unveiled its new quantum chip, Majorana 1, a groundbreaking processor that leverages topological superconductors and qubits to push quantum computing toward practical, real-world applications. Named in honor of the Italian theoretical physicist Ettore Majorana, who first proposed the existence of these exotic particles in 1937, the ch...
Launch of the second edition of the "The perfect pitch" initiative in collaboration with Retimpresa
The Italian Consul in Detroit, Paola Allegra Baistrocchi, participated on February 20 in the launch talk show for the second edition of ROCK, RetImpresa’s contest dedicated to Open Innovation and collaboration in Italian supply chains. Moderated by Rai journalist Mattia Iovane and available on YouTube, the talk show provided an important opportunit...
‘Conclave’ Director Edward Berger, Stars Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto to Be Honored by Los Angeles-Italia Festival
“Conclave” director Edward Berger and the Oscar-nominated film’s Italian stars Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto will be celebrated by the Los Angeles-Italia Film Fashion and Art Festival, which will run Feb 23 to March 1 at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theater. Berger, whose Vatican thriller just scored four BAFTA wins, will be feted with a be...