Buona festa di San Giuseppe, everyone! This week’s episode takes us to New Orleans, where our guest, Sandra Scalise Juneau, introduces us to Louisiana’s very special commemoration of one of Italian America’s most beloved holidays… St. Joseph’s Day! Sandra is the author of “Celebrating with St. …
IAP 269: Why Genealogy Is a Noble Pursuit with Special Guest Bob Sorrentino
Have you ever wondered if your family tree might include a famous name amongst its many branches? A celebrated figure…a Duke, a King… perhaps even a Pope? This week’s guest stumbled upon a “who’s who” of Italian nobility when he began researching his family history nearly 20 years ago, and now …
IAP 268: State Your Case: Why Italian America Needs State Commissions
When it comes to Italian American heritage, each one of the fifty nifty United States that make up our union has its own unique Italian American community and culture. Despite this, only two states—Delaware and New Jersey—have official, state-wide Italian American representation, guaranteeing our …