Italian Sons and Daughters of America

A cultural jewel of the Italian American experience: La Festa di San Giuseppe in New Orleans. 🇮🇹🙏🇺🇸 @italamerican

Raised on tradition. Happy St. Joseph's Day!

🇮🇪The best of both worlds.🇮🇹 #StPatricksDay2026 #stjosephsday2026

What a run. 🇮🇹⚾️🇺🇸 #WBC2026

Lower courts questioned the constitutionality of a new law that imposes strict limits on Italian dual citizenship eligibility, but a higher court has called those judgments “unfounded” and “partially inadmissible.” Full coverage: bit.ly/3NiUx9k

Mother Cabrini arrived in New Orleans after 11 innocent Italian immigrants were killed before a mob numbering in the thousands on March 14, 1891. She established an orphanage in the city to aid the community and lift up Italian American children. Read on: bit.ly/474kVKO

135 years ago today: A tragedy that shaped our history. For the full story, read Cobblestones by Sal Perricone: bit.ly/414awet

Three home runs by Vinnie Pasquantino against Mexico Wednesday night set a World Baseball Classic record and sealed Italy’s victory, keeping the U.S. alive for a Friday quarterfinal against Canada. The home run feat also meant three shots of dugout espresso for Pasquantino.

Boston's lead singer Tommy DeCarlo has passed away at 60 after a battle with brain cancer. Discovered online in 2007 while working at Home Depot, he went on to spend nearly two decades as the band’s frontman. Riposa in pace. #boston

Today we celebrate the artists, authors, advocates and academics who shape the Italian American experience. #internationalwomensday Read all about them here: bit.ly/47zzRAC

From Italy to America, Mother Cabrini’s faith lifted generations. On March 8, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day thanks to pioneers like her. #InternationalWomensDay2026 #cabrini

A lavish rail experience will debut from Paris to the Amalfi Coast this May. The Venice Simplon–Orient-Express will offer a 3-night journey, blending old-world opulence with idyllic coastal scenery. Expect Mediterranean views, a tour of Pompeii and a cliffside stay in Ravello.

For the first time in 800 years, the remains of St. Francis have been unveiled for an extended public viewing, drawing hundreds of thousands of faithful in just the first few days. Read on: bit.ly/4cZC1Nx

Calling all storytellers: The 2026 Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum is now accepting applications. Submit yours at FilmFreeway.com/RBIAFF for the opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant and bring your story to the screen. Official rules: bit.ly/4rK7fMP

Harvard followed 92,000 Americans over 28 years and found that consuming 1.5 teaspoons of olive oil daily was linked to a 28% lower risk of dementia-related death. Daily olive oil intake was also associated with a 19% lower risk of death from any cause: bit.ly/40wx8nC 🫒

Italy: Strength in numbers. 🇮🇹🥇 Plus, big congrats to all U.S. Olympians on bringing home 33 medals — and a special shoutout to Italian American figure skater Isabeau Levito, who at just 18 delivered beautiful Short Program and Free Skate performances.

APPLICATIONS OPEN! The 2026 Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum Fellowship is now accepting applications. Submit yours at FilmFreeway.com/RBIAFF for the opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant and bring your story to the screen. Official rules: bit.ly/4rK7fMP

Baccalà, rosaries, breadcrumbs, Friday nights at the church, Stations and family. 🇮🇹🙏🏼🇺🇸 #AshWednesday #Lent2026

A little-known fact: Luigi Del Bianco was the Chief Carver of Mount Rushmore, shaping the monument’s most intricate details. It took 14 years and 400 workers to bring the colossal sculpture to life in 1941, and it still attracts about 2 million visitors each year. 🇮🇹⚒🇺🇸

If you’ve got a short film you’re ready to make, this is for you... Applications for the Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum 2026 open soon. Selected fellows will receive a $10,000 grant to bring their idea to the screen. OFFICIAL RULES: bit.ly/4rK7fMP