Young Italian baseball prospects are making progress at U.S. colleges
The Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) College Pipeline has already proven successful for several young Team Italy prospects at American colleges The FIBS College Pipeline in association with the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) has offered young players the opportunity to study and compete in the US by awarding scholarships....
IAP 312: UNICO National: A century of service above self
For just over 100 years, Unico National has been dedicated to the ideal of “Service Above Self”. And, the nation’s largest Italian American service organization also happens to be the place where our very own Pat O’Boyle got his start in the Italian American community! That’s right… before he was the “Italian American Wikipedia” he was the Unico N...
Basketball, Caitlin Clark is rewriting history: she's half Italian
There's a girl who is taking college basketball to a dimension reached only in distant eras, when national TV used to broadcast LeBron James games live from the small gym at St. Vincent St. Mary's. Caitlin Clark is the name that is changing the history of basketball made in the USA: 22 years old, the girl born in Des Moines, Iowa, is proving to be...
Taylor Swift’s Italian Heritage!
Taylor Swift is the most famous singer in the world today. Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, the starlet is currently on a world tour with the competition for tickets at fever pitch! Swift’s stratospheric fame has grown even more over the last week as she was in attendance at the world’s single greatest sporting event, The Superbowl. Her attendan...
Italian Americans and Native Americans Forge Historic Milestone - IAOVC and NAGA Make Joint Presentation
The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, announced that, for the first time a historic alliance was launched. IAOVC President Andre DiMino welcomed Eunice Davidson, President and founding member of the Native American Guardians Association (“NAGA”) to a meeting of Ita...
Francesca Scorsese on Making TikToks with 'Big Kid' Martin Scorsese — and Which Trend He Won't Do (Exclusive)
Francesca Scorsese is revealing how she convinced her famous dad Martin Scorsese to appear in her TikTok videos. Francesca, 24, who served as the behind-the-scenes creative director on her dad’s upcoming Super Bowl commercial with Squarespace, tells PEOPLE of their TikTok videos, "I thought people were just going to be like, 'Holy crap, that's Mart...
UNICO's 49th Annual Brian Piccolo Award
Unico chapters around the country are proud to be associated with perpetuating the name of Brian Piccolo. His personal battle has been an inspiration to countless people determined in achieving their goal. The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO National is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the 49th Annual Brian Piccolo Award. UNICO...
Alessandro Canale: The USA's Rising Star in Beach Soccer
In the world of beach soccer, Alessandro Canale is a force to reckon with. The Italian-American forward is set to represent the USA at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai, and he brings an impressive track record to the tournament. With 9 goals in as many matches, Canale is the joint all-time leading goal scorer for the USA at the World...
‘Get Me Carlucci’ Details Career Of America’s Most Influential Cold Warrior
A new book details the long and storied career of Frank C. Carlucci III, a diplomat and Cold Warrior who served six U.S. presidents and became the first Italian-American Secretary of Defense.“Get Me Carlucci” tells his story using his own words, interviews with his contemporaries, and context from his daughter, Kristin Carlucci Weed. “He was a humb...
A Guide to Recognizing Household Saints and Director Nancy Savoca
People see Jesus Christ in whatever suits their need for their faith’s validation: Water-stained plaster; toast; the lid of a Marmite jar; a Walmart receipt. In Nancy Savoca’s Household Saints, he makes a personal appearance in one character’s living room as they iron the laundry. It’s the film’s only overt instance of holy visitation, but it’s eno...
Italian Village Pizza celebrates 100 millionth slice sold
From humble beginnings in the former Century III Mall, Italian Village Pizza recently sold it’s 100 millionth slice. It took nearly 44 years and many locations, but the Pittsburgh long-time pizza tradition got it done. It all started with Frank Veltri Sr., who came from Italy to New York City at the age of 12 in 1967. Fast forward to 1980. Veltri h...
Erica Di Giovancarlo: Italy's First Female Trade Commissioner Redefining Global Trade
In a watershed moment for global gender progress, Erica Di Giovancarlo has been appointed as the new Italian Trade Commissioner for the United States. Based in New York City, Di Giovancarlo brings a rich tapestry of international experience, a profound respect for cultural nuances, and an unwavering commitment to promoting Italian products across t...