AMC slaps ‘Goodfellas’ with trigger warning for ‘offensive’ content that includes ‘cultural stereotypes’
They’re whacking a classic. AMC Networks added a trigger warning to the classic mob movie “Goodfellas” — rankling those who were in the film and wiseguys alike. “This film includes language and/or cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance and may offend some viewers,” a message reads at the top of...
National Museum of American History Acquires Marcella Hazan Culinary Tools
Marking the centennial of Marcella Hazan’s (1924–2013) birth, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has received a donation from the family of the influential cookbook author and legendary teacher of regional Italian cuisine in the United States and United Kingdom. Hazan is widely known for her six cookbooks on the cuisines of Italy...
IAP 323: better in Basilicata? Rediscovering roots & revitalizing villages: your future home in Latronico
In recent years, the phenomenon of “One Euro Homes” has spread across Italy, as rural villages across “il Bel Paese” struggle to curb the steady population decline that is endemic in a country with constant urban flight and one of the world’s lowest birth rates. But as these cheap property schemes have become a dime-a-dozen, there is one town in...
Video tutorials on consular services
Have you ever been in need of a service offered by our consulate but didn’t know where to start? Whether you are planning a prolonged (over 90 days) study or work stay in Italy and want to learn more about how to apply for a visa or you are an Italian citizen living in the US looking to update your vital records, we have some exciting news for you!...
NIAF and Italpress Announce Collaborative Partnership and Journalism Internship Program in Italy
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and Italpress, a leading Italian multimedia news agency, today announced a new three-year partnership to promote the National Italian American Foundation many transnational activities of interest to Italian readers and create enriching opportunities for the next generation. As part of the agreement, N...
The new craze in the United States is called Sgroppino (which Italy has forgotten)
"A Italian granita, only for adults." That's how the New York Times titled it a few years ago to introduce the sgroppino, a kind of rather creamy and alcoholic lemon sorbet, traditionally served between courses - especially between fish and meat dishes - or at the end of the meal to cleanse the palate and aid digestion. In Italy today, it is mainly...
IAP 322: How many Italian Americans does it take to bring you the Hallmark channel’s countdown to Christmas movies?
Every autumn, as the air gets crisper and the final leaves begin to fall, millions of devotees wait on bated breath for the arrival of one of the most beloved traditions in the world… the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas! And on this episode, we’re sitting down with two Italian Americans who have dedicated their lives to bringing this mara...
Vitti 'na crozza
Numerous pages have been written about the migrations of Sicilians to other countries in search of a better future, among which we remember Heart in the Abyss (published by Gastaldi in 1949) by Nino Di Maria, a native of Sommatino in the province of Caltanissetta. This book inspired Pietro Germi’s 1950 film Il cammino della Speranza (The Path of Ho...
Stanley Tucci & Documentarian David Modigliani Set ‘Pack One Bag’ Podcast With Lemonada, Plot Scripted TV Remake
Pack One Bag is a new podcast documentary series that tells the story of two Italians married on the run escaping Mussolini’s “Racial Laws,” and the story of the family they left behind, fighting to survive the Nazi occupation of Rome. It comes from documentarian David Modigliani, who was behind HBO’s Running with Beto, who is the grandson of the p...
ITAMCAP Legal Scholarship at Luiss University
Thanks to the generosity of the Italian American Citizenship Assistance Program (ITAMCAP), NIAF has partnered #1 private university in Italy, to award a full-tuition scholarships to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Global Law at Luiss’s campus in Rome beginning in September of 2024. The full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to one Italian American...
The unstoppable Josephine Maietta lives the Italian American dream
Each year, through the prestigious Donna Distinta Award, we honor women of Italian descent to spotlight their contributions, from culture and industry to philanthropy and activism. The second 2024 Donna Distinta Award goes to Cav. Josephine Maietta. For the past seven years, Cav. Josephine Maietta has produced and hosted the radio talk show "Sabat...
Italian music legend Zucchero is back in the US
Italian music legend Zucchero is excited to return to North America with his Overdose D'Amore World Tour! Don't miss your chance to experience the show with his greatest hits. In gratitude for the successes already achieved and to wish for more, his management thought of offering a special promotion to We the Italians readers, which you will find b...