Louie Lombardi and Don Capria on Film and Italian Cultural Legacy | IAP 381
We step into the world of independent film with the release of Director’s Cut, a project close to home, reflecting the passion, risks, and creative struggles that define the industry. Along the way, we explore the evolving landscape of streaming, AI, and the art of telling stories that stand out in an oversaturated market. One of the highlights of...
Adriana Trigiani’s novels testify to immigrants’ resilience
The high walls of writer Andriana Trigiani’s Greenwich Village home are lined with books of all shapes, sizes, and titles. It’s like a small-town library, but without the rectangular reading tables, or the archetypal librarian signaling patrons to keep their voices down. This library-like setting is Trigiani’s way of paying homage to the librarians...
At least 38 Italian Americans Selected in 2025 MLB Draft
Nearly 40 Italian American players drafted this year—a huge number historically. This is the fifth straight year we have seen an increased number of Italian Americans selected. There were two in the CBA/top 50, three more in the Top 80, with strong representation through all rounds. Italian American representation in pro baseball remains strong, bo...
Italy: EU-US deal offers “clear framework” for transatlantic trade
The European Union and the United States have formalised their joint declaration on tariffs, following the political agreement reached on July 27 in Scotland between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump. For Italy, the agreement avoids a trade war, provides certainty for businesses, and creates room for new exemptions—starting with the agri-food s...
Comm. Thomas A. Lupo Elected as OSDIA National President at 59th Biennial National Convention
On Saturday, Comm. Thomas A. Lupo was formally installed as the new National President of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA), the oldest and largest organization representing Italian-American men and women in the U.S. Lupo succeeds Michael G. Polo, who was elected in 2023. Lupo, previously National 1st Vice President, is a mem...
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori beat Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud in US Open mixed doubles final
Italian pair Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have accomplished their "mission" by winning the US Open mixed doubles title for the second straight year. In the controversially rejigged and reduced format, featuring just 16 pairings across a two-day carnival at Flushing Meadows, the defending US and Wimbledon champions said they were "on a mission"...
Di Napoli Honored with Award from Nat’l Italian American Organization
New York State Comptroller Tom D iNapoli is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award from a national Italian American organization. DiNapoli announced he was presented with the Guglielmo Marconi Award on Saturday by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. “I am truly honored to receive the Guglielmo Marconi Award. I was raised by p...
UNICO National Honors Italian American Excellence at 102nd Annual Convention in Fort Lauderdale
UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, hosted its 102nd Annual Convention, presented by Inserra Supermarkets, in Fort Lauderdale, celebrating culture, service, and leadership while honoring extraordinary Italian Americans. The convention elected Joseph Nasello as the new UNICO National President who...
On Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, ISDA Celebrates Progress and Pioneers Change
Basil M. Russo, national president of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), was elected to his sixth term during the 47th ISDA Biennial Convention, held on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Since first taking office in 2014, Russo has been unanimously reelected five consecutive times, leading ISDA through a decade of sustained cultural and fi...
The biography of Joe Benvenuti, one of America's most successful Italian immigrants, will launch this summer
The biography of Hamilton, Ontario-born Joe Benvenuti, from his early beginnings through his rise to becoming Sacramento, California's own and one of America's most successful Italian immigrants, will launch this summer. The long-overdue story, written by first-time author and one of Benvenuti's grandsons, Deron R. Benvenuti, tells the stirring acc...
Native American & Italian American Groups Unite to Protect Cultural Heritage at Solidarity Session on August 26
The Italian American One Voice Coalition (IAOVC) and the Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) will host the next in their ongoing series of “Solidarity Sessions – Bridging Cultures Against Cancel Culture” - a powerful collaboration uniting Native American, Italian American, and other communities in the fight against cultural erasure and hi...
Gary Sinise Foundation takes over 1K kids of fallen service members to Disney each year
Italian American actor Gary Sinise has brought over 1,000 children of fallen service members to Disney theme parks free of charge. The program is called the “Snowball Express” and operates through the actor’s nonprofit organization, the Gary Sinise Foundation. While most versions of the claim name the specific theme park as Disneyland, located in A...