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The prestigious Donna Distinta Award, presented by the Italian Sons and Daughters of America and the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, celebrates outstanding women of Italian descent to spotlight their contributions, from culture and industry to philanthropy and advocacy. The March 2025 Donna Distinta Award goes to M...

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Al via la Mille Miglia Florida Experience 2025 L'Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America sostiene le iniziative di soccorso contro l'incendio di Palisades Il regista di 'Conclave' Edward Berger e le star Isabella Rossellini e Sergio Castellitto premiati dal Festival Los Angeles-Italia I fratelli Russo lasciano il segno: i registi italoamerica...

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Joe and Anthony Russo, the visionary directors behind some of the biggest films in cinematic history, were honored on Feb. 21 with a handprint ceremony at the historic TCL Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The event was a pivotal milestone for the filmmaking duo, who have not only shaped the Marvel Cinematic Universe but have also left an ind...

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As 2025 begins, a fresh chapter unfolds for the financial markets, marked by transformative events that shape our economic outlook. The Federal Reserve recently announced a series of interest rate cuts, signaling a decisive shift from the restrictive monetary policies of recent years. These changes come alongside the transition to a new presidentia...

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AGBO and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) proudly announce “My Kind of People,” directed by Joe Picozzi, as the winner of the 2024 Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF). Earlier this year, five filmmakers received $10,000 production grants to create short films based on concepts exploring the Italian American expe...

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Founded 37 years ago by Dr. Pasquale Nestico, Filitalia International has grown rapidly to become one of the largest and most influential Italian American organizations, boasting 28 chapters across the United States, Italy, Venezuela and Cuba. This impressive growth and success were celebrated this past weekend at its gala in Philadelphia.  COPOMIA...

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In September, Angelo Cassaro, president of the Italian American Club of Southern Nevada, presented Basil Russo with a Lifetime Honoring Membership for his efforts to promote national unity among Italian Americans. Russo, president of ISDA and COPOMIAO, encouraged club members to preserve and celebrate their heritage by passing it on to younger gene...

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For 115 years, the Italian enclave of Raritan, N.J., would process the statue of Saint Rocco through the streets to kick off an Italian summer Festa filled with food, fraternity, and festivity. That is, until the COVID-19 pandemic sent the historic celebration grinding to a halt in 2020. As each year passed without a feast, the return of the belove...

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Two bills that were advancing through the Massachusetts House and Senate, seeking to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, are now all but dead-on-arrival thanks to a viral petition spearheaded by affiliates of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO).  COPOMIAO President Basil M. Russo, along wit...

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Each year, ISDA gives over $150k in academic scholarships to college students. Our financial awards are offered through the national organization, all of its districts and certain local lodges. They are available in varying amounts for a total of four years. Download an ISDA scholarship application. To view the complete rules for qualifications, cl...

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