Al Guerriero (Author of the book "From Fra Angelico to Frankie One Eye: An Examination of Italian American Nicknames and Identity in the 21st century")

In today's world, language is something extremely delicate. Whether it is good or bad, we gladly leave it to the readers' judgment. What is certain is that sensitivity is definitely higher than it used to be. Italian Americans have always been the object of nicknames and monikers that have never been positive, affectionate or friendly, as it could...