We unite Italian Americans across states nationwide to celebrate our culture and preserve the traditions our ancestors brought with them from Italy. #ISDA
Festa della Repubblica commemorates the 1946 referendum that transformed Italy from a monarchy into a republic. The largest celebrations take place in Rome, where military parades march along Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Frecce Tricolori paint the sky green, white, & red.
Frankie Valli, the beloved 92-year-old crooner, canceled the remainder of his Four Seasons’ farewell tour amid ongoing health concerns. “I’m looking forward to getting healthy and seeing you all again soon,” he said. The band has sold an estimated 100 million records worldwide.
4 doors, 5 seats, 193 mph top speed and all electric: the new $640,000 Ferrari Luce has sparked mixed reviews and even a slight dip in stock value. But is it truly a misfire, what’s your reaction?
Remembering Medal of Honor recipient PFC Lewis Albanese. In 1966 in Vietnam, Albanese was killed in action after singlehandedly attacking an enemy position. He eliminated several enemy snipers and saved the lives of many fellow soldiers. Read on: https://t.co/zsTcoegvGY
Italy's dual citizenship restrictions, imposed overnight in March 2025, could be rolled back thanks to compelling legal arguments raised by American families.
📷: https://t.co/3iiPzfuxjj
The Amerigo Vespucci will cross the Atlantic once again, with a symbolic arrival in New York on the Fourth of July, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Special Feature: Why has Italian soccer lost its daring spirit? A lifelong fan from Monteverde reflects on the Azzurri’s decline and the need to restore unpredictability and raw talent to the game. 🔗: https://t.co/wDxYSyknwp
Reggio Emilia buzzed as the royal, now in remission following a successful cancer treatment, steps back into the public eye to pursue her signature causes. 🔗: https://t.co/0KQ39K3h9V
Honoring Women Leaders: Alice Salvo, president of the National Italian American Bar Association, is the final recipient of the prestigious 2026 Donna Distinta Award, presented by ISDA and the Conference of Presidents of Major IA Organizations. Full story: https://t.co/BfoBqFmAQn
Break away from crowded streets and long lines, and discover the Madonna Del Sacro Monte Feast, led by ISDA Vice President Patrick O’Boyle, on the scenic grounds of Holy Face Monastery in Clifton, N.J. All are welcome to the 75th anniversary May 14-16!
ISDA extends its heartfelt congratulations to our VP John Viola and his parents, Vincent and Teresa, on winning the Kentucky Derby. The Viola family’s horse, "Golden Tempo," a 23-to-1 long shot stunned the racing world with a last-to-first finish. https://t.co/iYTogNWJbN
From deep mines to factory floors to towering skyscrapers, there you’d find Italians building better lives for their families. Happy International Workers’ Day!
Stanley Tucci, who happens to be Emily Blunt’s brother-in-law, helped the actress with her Italian during the filming of The Devil Wears Prada 2, which stretched across Milan, Lake Como and NYC. Tucci, who is married to Felicity Blunt, was glad to offer a bit of on-set tutelage.
Italian American Storytellers Take the Spotlight
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We are delighted to announce the Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum 2026 grant recipients!
#RBIAFFCompetition 🔗: https://t.co/EZ4BLdxwG1
A rising star in the judicial community, Anthony Hurst has earned his seat on the federal bench. He and his wife, Nina, represent ISDA’s emerging generation of young leaders. Congratulations!
🔗: https://t.co/8BThoORrhi
A thief cooked up a plan to replace Lego pieces with pasta, netting thousands in fraudulent refunds nationwide. The caper came to an end this week. 🔗 https://t.co/Unbii3PVIT
A story worth celebrating: “Uncle Joe” Falce turns 99. A lifelong ISDA member, WWII veteran and son of early Italian immigrants, Joe represents a generation that built, served and gave back. Join us in celebrating this proud native of Pittsburgh’s bygone Hays neighborhood. 🇮🇹🇺🇸