Italian Sons and Daughters of America

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. 🔗: bit.ly/4tGztsx

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. 🔗: bit.ly/49WkYcP

Frank Sinatra passed away on May 14, 1998, but not before making every moment count.

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: bit.ly/4dm3AiQ

Strong enough to carry generations, and gentle enough to hold them together. Happy Mother’s Day to the women who made us who we are! 💚🤍❤️

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. bit.ly/4eYKTUA

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 🇮🇹|🎥|🇺🇸 We are delighted to announce the Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum 2026 grant recipients! #RBIAFFCompetition 🔗: bit.ly/48iIFvc

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! 🔗: bit.ly/4cCWPsA

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. 🔗 bit.ly/4cSs1oJ

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. 🇮🇹🇺🇸

da Vinci: A name that still sets the standard. #davinci

Put It Back: The statue’s removal was unlawful and pushed through without proper authority, due process or required historic protections. #columbus Read the full story here: bit.ly/4sWJfHf

Happy Easter from ISDA! 🇮🇹🐇🇺🇸

🙏✝️ #goodfriday

“A right Heart exceeds all.” -Benjamin Franklin #goodfriday

La prossima volta. #azzurri

ISDA President Basil Russo met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Marco Peronaci in Washington, D.C., marking new connections between Italian and Italian American leadership. 🔗 bit.ly/413Teyd @italAmeriCon