Roma Lodge, a fraternal organization, is celebrating 100 years of “liberty, equality, and fraternity” this year. Throughout 2023, Roma Lodge members and the Racine community have spent time reflecting on this milestone and celebrating the success of the place that serves as a notable hub for Italian-Americans.

The existence of their organization for the past century has had an immeasurable impact on the Racine area. One member and former President of Roma Lodge, Rick Bonanno, shares his family ties and connection to the place that laid a foundation for Italian-Americans in Racine.