Ciao America

11/05/2024

21/03/2024

Nella Giornata della Memoria e dell’Impegno in ricordo delle vittime innocenti delle mafie, ricordiamo il coraggio e la dedizione di tutte le donne e gli uomini che hanno perso la vita per la giustizia.

Come il giudice Giovanni Falcone, pioniere della cooperazione internazionale contro la criminalità organizzata e uno dei volti scelti dal Dipartimento di Stato 🇺🇸 nel 2020 come simbolo delle relazioni fra Italia e Stati Uniti per la sua collaborazione con le autorità USA e l'impatto significativo sul sistema giudiziario italiano: https://eca.state.gov/ivlpparticipants/giovanni-falcone

01/02/2024

One month left to apply for a NIAF Scholarship!

The NIAF Scholarship Program is dedicated to helping Italian Americans across the country achieve their academic dreams.

We administer nearly 200 scholarships annually, ranging in value from $2,500 to $12,000 to students studying a wide variety of subjects.

Don’t miss this unique scholarship opportunity, apply for a NIAF Scholarship today: http://bit.ly/3XD3kmL

01/02/2024

Giuseppe “Joseph” D’Andrea was an educator, union officer and a driving force in the preservation of the history he shared with Italian...

01/01/2024

The Italian American Museum in Washington DC:

10/10/2023

Happy Columbus Day! Please read President's Biden's Proclamation on Collumbus Day! https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/06/a-proclamation-on-columbus-day-2023/

11/09/2023

29/03/2023

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the at the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC

18/02/2023

Washington DC, Franciscan Monastery

Washington D.C.’s Franciscan Monastery, is an historic site with many examples of Italian influences and design. Jordan George, a CISC Italian Legacy Research Grantee and a graduate student at American University, recently wrote this story for Voce Italiana.

24/01/2023

Congratulations!

For many of us who are active in the Italian American community, there exists a common, existential fear, a constant refrain that can be heard at Lodge meetings and Sunday dinners alike… “The young people aren’t interested in being Italian!" But we decided to challenge this terrifying assumpti...

24/01/2023

For many of us who are active in the Italian American community, there exists a common, existential fear, a constant refrain that can be heard at Lodge meetings and Sunday dinners alike… “The young people aren’t interested in being Italian!" But we decided to challenge this terrifying assumpti...

07/12/2022

Remembering Monongah!

18/11/2022

Attention Italian American college students! Applications are open NIAF's Summer 2023 Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery trip to Italy!

In an action-packed all-expenses-paid journey exploring UNESCO sites, local hotspots, and breathtaking landscapes. Travel with Italian American peers while being introduced to the vibrant culture, mouth-watering cuisine, and fascinating history that puts one’s Italian American heritage into a life-changing context that was never realized before.

To apply for this life changing opportunity visit: https://bit.ly/3yFVtsK

13/11/2022

The 30-year-old delivered for the Astros in the final two games of the Fall Classic.

12/11/2022

Ciao, America 👋

04/11/2022

30/10/2022

This evening, Italy’s Georgia Meloni, at the National Italian American Foundation Gala.

29/10/2022

Today is the day! The biggest Italian American event of the year is finally here: NIAF’s 47th Anniversary Gala in Washington D.C.

After a day of seminars on Italy’s endless contributions to the contemporary world at our NIAF Forum, the celebration of our Italian heritage and the important ties between the U.S. and Italy will begin! Our sold-out event is excited to honor the beautiful region of Tuscany, Chef & Emmy award-winning television personality Giada De Laurentiis, the 70th U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Congressman Bill Pascrell from the state of New Jersey, Automotive designer Jason Castriota, Chief Operating Officer for the International division of Walgreens Boots Alliance Ornella Barra, and Paolo Scaroni Chairman of AC Milan.

The evening will be hosted by Maria Bartiromo and Joe Piscopo with Chris Macchio singing our Italian and American national anthems, and a special performance by the Bandierai degli Uffizi, the official flag-throwers of Firenze and of historical Florentine football (Calcio Storico). Our Gala guests will also be treated to a full Tuscan-inspired menu curated by Giada De Laurentiis.

Stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook stories for live updates all day! We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you. If you were unable to attend this year’s gala, save the date for NIAF’s 48th Anniversary Gala in Washington D.C.: October 14th, 2023!

18/10/2022

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has announced the launch of the first NIAF Forum, a series of presentations showcasing the importance of Italy on October 29, 2022 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, during the NIAF 47th Anniversary Gala Weekend at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The sessions will cover everything from Italy's vital role in transatlantic commerce to planning the perfect trip to Italy. All the NIAF Forum seminars are free and open to the public. Visit the link below for the complete weekend schedule!

OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, D.C.   SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Senate Room) NIAF Registration and Information Center Pick up your weekend schedule here CLICK HERE to view/download the weekend schedule (PDF format)   NIAF Forum Discover Italy’s endles...

13/10/2022

15/09/2022

In Italy "the truth is out there!"

19/07/2022

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Oggi, soltanto: grazie Paolo

14/07/2022

06/07/2022

Of course is a Jersey Man!

https://jerseymanmagazine.com/jersey-joe/

04/07/2022

Happy Fourth of July!

Remembering Italian and Italian American contributors to America's Independence, among them Filippo Mazzei and Gaetano Filangieri.

(Image: Timeline at our Italian American Museum of Washington DC.)

26/06/2022

07/06/2022

03/06/2022

"Mi sono inamorato di te" this evening Gaia Gozzi! At the Italian Embassy

01/06/2022

NIAF on Campus brings together Italian American students who are active in their college’s Italian clubs to promote Italian American culture on campus and create a stronger Italian American presence in their communities. The program's mission is to empower future leaders of the Italian American community to embrace their cultural heritage and carry it with them for the rest of their lives.

If NIAF on Campus is a program of interest to you or someone you know, visit our website to apply: https://bit.ly/37hWk9z