Franciacorta Brings Italian Excellence to the 76th Emmy® Awards
Franciacorta, a symbol of Italian enological excellence, renews its partnership with the Emmy Awards for the fourth consecutive year, bringing an unmistakable touch of Italian flair to one of the most prestigious events in the global television and film industry. The 76th Emmy Awards will take place on Sunday, September 15, at the Peacock Theater i...
Italian Embassy in the USA promotes Italian sports day
Within the framework of the first Day of Italian Sport in the World promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Embassy of Italy in Washington and the network of Italian Consulates in the United States will launch a series of initiatives throughout the United States with the aim of promoting Italian sport and its...
Pinocchio: Well-Read Mom and a profound children’s classic
These are exciting days to be a Catholic. Many lay apostolates have been founded which help us to live and grow in our faith. One especially exciting development is the number of lay initiatives designed to help us as family members. Exodus 90 is a men’s apostolate which helps men to be better husbands and fathers through becoming more focused on p...
Book, documentary highlight Italian Catholic colony
When you think of Lake Village, you might think of the Delta and agriculture. But thanks to an updated version of a beloved book and a new documentary, many people are learning more about the history of Italian culture in what was once known as Sunnyside. Libby Olivi Borgognoni, 89, the daughter and granddaughter of Italian immigrants who labored a...
Watch the Trailer for Andrea Bocelli's Upcoming Concert Film Featuring Star-Studded Appearances
Get ready, Andrea Bocelli fans! The Italian tenor's highly anticipated concert film is almost here: watch the trailer for Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration. In the the opening of the trailer, a little boy appears onstage and he turns on a record player as a voice in the background announces, "ladies and gentlemen, Andrea Bocelli." Then, the traile...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 335 Exploring Italian Heritage Cinema with the Bongiornos
Join us for an engaging and heartfelt journey through Italian American heritage and filmmaking. We were lucky to have this fascinating discussion with filmmakers Mary Lou and Jerome Bongiorno. In this podcast, they each shared their rich Italian roots, tracing back to the Veneto region and connections to Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” The conver...
USS John Basilone, warship named for legendary Marine, delivered to the Navy
A new warship named for John Basilone – a Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima – has been delivered to the Navy, service officials announced. The destroyer was transferred to the Navy on Monday from shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works after the ship conducted a series of trials both at...
Sprinter Vincent Ciattei
After years of grueling training and long-harbored dreams, falling just short of making the U.S. Olympic team can deal a devastating blow to any athlete. While it certainly was a blow for Vincent Ciattei, it also spelled a qualitative leap in performance that has opened the door to exciting new opportunities for his track-and-field career. The 29-y...
Sylvester Stallone Offers Exciting Update on Rocky Prequel Series
Hollywood icon and action movie superstar Sylvester Stallone is now working on bringing back one of his most iconic creations, Rocky, in a prequel project. The actor revealed that he is now writing the project while appearing on the Inspire Me podcast, saying that the script “seems to write itself.” "The Rocky prequel is very near and dear to my he...
NIAF is proud to announce Admiral Lisa Franchetti as one of our 49th Anniversary Gala Honorees!
Admiral Franchetti is the Chief of Naval Operations for the United States Navy. She is not only a proud Italian American, but the first women to ever serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Admiral Franchetti’s distinguished 39-year career includes combat experience, leadership of a carrier strike group deployment, and senior strategy roles. On top of...
Vaccaro: Samuel Aldegheri is Model of Inspiration for Next Generation of Italian Ball Players
After Samuel Aldegheri’s historic MLB debut last night, the first by an Italian-born, raised, and developed pitcher, two things are abundantly clear: he is now a model of inspiration for Italian players of all ages, and he worked against unique odds, coming from Verona in Northern Italy, to make his dream a reality. Aldegheri pitched 5 innings, al...
From Coal Dust to Pizza Crust: New Book Highlights Italian Culture and Immigration With a Twist of Love, Family ... and Pizza
Based on a true story, "A Story About Pizza" follows the journey of a young boy named Pietro as he immigrated to the U.S. from Italy in the 1900s. Pietro and family, in search of a better life, go through many trials and tribulations in their new home. Despite this, Pietro never loses sight of his dream. This story paints a picture of the challenge...