The roots of brilliance
Not long ago I received a surprise phone call from, Bob, a childhood friend who lived across the street. He decided to touch base to make sure all was well in light of the Coronavirus that the world’s brightest minds are trying to outsmart. It was great to hear from my old pal who went on from 64th and Buist Ave. in Southwest Philly to become Dr....
Italiani che lasciano l'Italia/Italians Leaving Italy: A Book Presentation
Italy is a country with one of the largest historical diasporas. In the past forty years, it has also turned into a country of immigration, while continuing to be a point of departure. Since the 2010s, the number of Italians emigrating abroad has visibly grown in size. What are the characteristics of this new phenomenon, and how does it differ from...
'That's Amore' is a little like 'Moonstruck' starring Pittsburghers
When Pittsburghers hear “that’s amore,” they probably think of the classic Dean Martin song or maybe former Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli, who used the ballad as his walkup music and later in a sketch where he provided love advice for fans at PNC Park. Here’s another potential association: “That’s Amore” is a film shot around the Pittsburgh ar...
Little Italies: the Impact and Importance of Italian Language, Heritage, and Culture in the U.S.
I am pleased to announce the 2021 Italian Week organized by myself and the Italian division at Loyola University Maryland that will be held virtually on ZOOM from February 21 to 25. The topic this year is Little Italies: the Impact and Importance of Italian Language, Heritage, and Culture in the U.S. Our own Dr. Marc De Simone from Baltimore will...
Festa di Carnevale 2021 - Dinner & Contest
You are cordially invited to a Virtual Festa di Carnevale, Sunday, February 21st at 4:00 pm (ET) on Zoom. Please click here for the program and RSVP. Join us for a cultural, musical, fun and gourmet experience, with the ICS Chorus and ILP wonderful instructors. This year, we will not be together to taste and prize the best Chiacchiere, but you will...
webinar > Dante’s Ulysses Today: A Presentation by Lino Pertile
WHEN: March 3, 2021 at 4:00 PM (ET) - WHERE: Zoom Webinar - EVENT LANGUAGE: English - REGISTER HERE Our series of commemorative events for the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, master poet and Father of the Italian language, continues with “Dante’s Ulysses Today”, a special presentation by Prof. Lino Pertile.
UNICO Scranton Chapter adapts to pandemic, continues to serve community
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of life and the return of “normalcy” is still off in the distance. Individuals, families, institutions and businesses have all been affected to some degree. Organizations of all types have also faced challenges. Yet, they have stepped up to pursue opportunities. The Scranton Chapter of UNICO National,...
In response to Philadelphia's Mayor Kenney decision to cancel Columbus Day
Dear Mayor Kenney, The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations is a coalition of the 50 largest and most influential Italian American organizations throughout our country. On behalf of all of our member organizations I write to express our collective shock and indignation concerning your insulting and divisive Executive Ord...
Columbus Day will not disappear from sight
Philadelphia’s mayor has decided that it’s no longer acceptable to celebrate Columbus Day. The Delaware Valley has always honored its Italian-American citizens on the Sunday closest to Oct. 12 by holding a parade through the heart of South Philadelphia. I would always go, as a child, even though I lived a good part of my life in Havertown. The para...
Squilla: Kenney’s Columbus Day order an affront to Italians
City Councilmember Mark Squilla is opposing the city’s decision to change the designation of Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. Mayor Jim Kenney signed the executive order on Jan. 27, which will immediately change the 2021 holiday, which falls on Oct. 11. “I strongly support a holiday for our Indigenous peoples,” Squilla said in a lengthy st...
La risposta di Filitalia International & Foundation a seguito dell’emanazione dell’ordine esecutivo di Kenney per la ridenominazione del Columbus’ Day in Indigenous People’s Day
La comunità italo-americana di Philadelphia, assieme a quella residente nel Commonwealth della Pennsylvania e negli Stati Uniti d’America, considera l’ordine esecutivo del sindaco di Philadelphia Kenney di eliminare il Giorno di Cristoforo Colombo a Philadelphia come un obiettivo calcolato contro l'anima stessa degli italoamericani in questa nazio...
Quel pittore siciliano che ha illustrato lo sbarco degli Americani a Licata
“Non posso cambiare il fatto che i miei quadri non vendono. Ma verrà il giorno in cui la gente riconoscerà che valgono più del valore dei colori usati nel quadro”. Vincent van Gogh ci ha consegnato questa idea legata al valore di un quadro. Ed io voglio raccontarvi la storia di un bel quadro pieno di significati. Ha anche un titolo: “Lo sbarco all...