Join us Tuesday, May 16 at the Columbus Citizens Foundation (8 East 69th Street, New York, NY) for a lecture by Cav. Dr. Gilda Rorro, who will discuss her long-standing dedication to education, civil rights, and the development of educational materials highlighting the many facets of Italian American heritage that are essential elements of American history. RSVP here.

Since 2003, Gilda has served the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission as its Chair and been an unwavering advocate for The Universality of Italian Heritage curriculum project. Cav. Gilda Battaglia Rorro Baldassari, Ed.D. was Knighted by the President of Italy in 2008, for her service to the Republic of Italy. Read more about her impressive educational background, professional experience, volunteer work, and awards from Idea Press, publisher of her memoir Gilda, Promise Me.