Italian American identity means different things to different people, and the “Italian American Experience” is oftentimes a very personal definition for each individual. At one point or another, it's safe to say most of us have felt a certain “otherness” setting us apart from the mainstream. If …
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IAP 167: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame with Special Guest NIASHF President Ron Onesti
For many of us, looking ahead to the year 2021 represents a possible return to “normal”… but in the heart of one of Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhoods, a more than 40 old Italian American institution is gearing up to reclaim its rightful spot on the Italian American map! This week, host John …
IAP 166: Tips for the Italian American Small Business Owner with Special Guest Matt Rizzetta
Shop small and #SupportItalianAmerican Small Business! With Thanksgiving arriving this week, the unofficial start of the 2020 Holiday Shopping Season has arrived, and it's sure to be one unlike anything we’ve seen before. With another lockdown seemingly looming on the horizon, and online …