Stories
Italy’s Oldest Student Graduates at 96 at the Top of His Class
“I said, ‘that’s it, now or never,’ and so in 2017, I decided to enroll.”
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Ohio Teen in Critical Condition After Contracting Coronavirus
Nick Zanella was placed on a ventilator, and is fighting for his life in an ICU at Cleveland Clinic.
Read MoreHermit Living Alone on Sun-drenched Italian Island Faces Eviction
Mauro Morandi arrived to the picturesque Isle of Budelli in 1989, and never left. Now, he may have to return to Italy's mainland.
Read MoreChicago Columbus Protest Turns to Chaos After Mob Resorts to Violence
ISDA fully supports peaceful protest and social reform, but not at the expense of the Italian American heritage.
Read MoreSidelined by COVID Restrictions, Italian Brides Protest in Rome
It's their wedding, and they'll protest if they want to.
Read MoreFrom Penniless Immigrant to Wine King: The Story of Secondo Guasti
It was Secondo Guasti, an Italian immigrant, who beat the odds and created California's booming wine industry.
Read More101-year-old Italian Immigrant Born During Spanish Flu Survives COVID
Angelina Sciales was born on a steamship headed for NYC in 1918, and more than a century later, she has survived a second pandemic.
Read MoreThe Unforgotten Journey: Honoring Those Who Shaped Italian America
In keeping with our mission to preserve our past, we've provided the following accounts from ISDA readers.
Read MoreA Tale of Two Brothers
The Cuomo family is putting a face on the American response to COVID-19. It's not perfect, but it goes beyond politics.
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