We unite Italian Americans across states nationwide to celebrate our culture and preserve the traditions our ancestors brought with them from Italy. #ISDA
Ciro Poppiti, founder of the Delaware Italian American Foundation, has completed a sprawling 80-mile reenactment of Caesar Rodney's historic 1776 journey that sealed American independence. Read on: orderisda.org/culture/storie…
In yet another thrilling finish, Golden Tempo, owned by the Viola family, stormed from the back of the pack to capture the 158th Belmont Stakes in NY. The victory comes just 1 month after Golden Tempo edged out the competition by inches in a heart-stopping Kentucky Derby finish.
On July 2, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode 80 miles from Dover to Philadelphia, arriving as the vote on independence was already underway. He cast the tie-breaking ballot that secured Delaware's support for separation from Britain, paving the way for the Declaration of Independence.
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: bit.ly/4tX3WCH
Italy's dual citizenship restrictions, imposed overnight in March 2025, could be rolled back thanks to compelling legal arguments raised by American families.
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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. 🔗: 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
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
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!