Today, the Italian American Democratic Leadership Council announced its support of the first ever Immigrant Heritage Month, an initiative organized by the non‐profit Welcome.us to partner with corporations, media outlets, organizations, celebrities, athletes, faith, civic, and political leaders together and share inspirational stories of American immigrants.

More than 4 million Italians immigrated to America in the early twentieth century in search of economic opportunity and a new beginning. Today, more than 17 million people in the United States identify as Italian Americans. The IADLC is dedicated to remembering and promoting the rich history of these Italian immigrants and that of immigrants of all ethnic backgrounds who share our stories of perseverance and success in face of great hardship.

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Source: http://www.iadlc.org/