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Jul 2, 20231 min read

Grazie e Arrivederci

On Thursday, June 16th, the IAA joined several other Massachusetts Italian-American organizations at the Dante Alighieri Society in...

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THE IAA

Jul 2, 20231 min read

Fr Capodanno Update!

Our effort to obtain a commemorative stamp in memory of Medal Of Honor recipient Lt. Fr. Vincent Capodanno is spreading throughout the...

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THE IAA

May 15, 20234 min read

THE FESTIVALS OF ITALY!

In anticipation of the upcoming IAA FESTA ITALIANA on June 10th, we present a short piece on some of the many festivals held in Italy...

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THE IAA

Apr 1, 20235 min read

THE PRIDE OF OUR HERITAGE: EASTER TRADITIONS IN ITALY

Being a predominantly Catholic country, the Easter rituals in Italy are second only to their rituals of Christmas or Il Natale. Like...

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Feb 28, 20234 min read

The Pride Of Our Heritage - When Did Italy Become Italy?

It's compelling and baffling as to why the country of Italy, with a history of more than 3,000 years and a name just as old, is roughly...

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THE IAA

Feb 18, 20234 min read

THE PRIDE OF OUR CULTURE: The Carnevale Festival in Italy

Th e Carnevale is both an acclaimed Italian festival and a Catholic holiday that is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, 40 days...

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GIVE FR. CAPODANNO A STAMP: SIGN & SHARE OUR PETITION

THE IAA

Dec 31, 20223 min read

GIVE FR. CAPODANNO A STAMP: SIGN & SHARE OUR PETITION

Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp Sought for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, Jr. A short while ago, Vincent Basile, Col. U. S. Army, Retired,...

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CT Italian-American Defense League Unity Dinner

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Oct 16, 20221 min read

CT Italian-American Defense League Unity Dinner

The Connecticut Italian-American Defense League hosted a Unity Dinner of Conference of Italian American Organizations in CT. The event...

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THE IAA

Oct 16, 20221 min read

Rolling Rally to Celebrate Columbus Day

Over 30 cars and trucks drove thru the streets of Nonantum to celebrate Columbus Day. The parade finished at the post 440 parking lot...

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Thank You For Making Our Columbus Day Italian American Cultural Celebration A Great Success!

THE IAA

Oct 16, 20221 min read

Thank You For Making Our Columbus Day Italian American Cultural Celebration A Great Success!

On Monday, Columbus Day, October 10th, at The Tall Ship Park, The Italian American Alliance (IAA) hosted the first-ever Italian American...

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Photos of Our Evening With Renowned Italian Tenor Alberto Profeta

THE IAA

Oct 16, 20221 min read

Photos of Our Evening With Renowned Italian Tenor Alberto Profeta

On Sunday October 2nd, the IAA's Amici Project hosted an evening with renowned Italian tenor Alberto Profeta at the Watertown Sons Of...

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THE IAA

Oct 10, 20221 min read

HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY!

Friends, Thank you for your continued support of our organization and our mission. Today it is more important than ever that we recognize...

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An open letter to Italians, Italian American Organizations and Friends of the Italian Community

THE IAA

Aug 27, 20222 min read

An open letter to Italians, Italian American Organizations and Friends of the Italian Community

Italian American organizations in Massachusetts have seen a revival as of late. The unwarranted attacks on elements of our Heritage have...

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THE PRIDE OF OUR HERITAGE: CATHERINE DE’ MEDICI (1519-1589)

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Aug 19, 20225 min read

THE PRIDE OF OUR HERITAGE: CATHERINE DE’ MEDICI (1519-1589)

Rendered an orphan at only a few weeks of age, Catherine, in her early years, could not have envisioned that she would grow up to become...

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Columbus, Historical Hero: Today's Cancel Culture’s Convenient Scapegoat

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Aug 12, 20224 min read

Columbus, Historical Hero: Today's Cancel Culture’s Convenient Scapegoat

No one can deny that Columbus's discoveries of the unknown New World of the Americas had a long term impact on the indigenous people of...

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THANK YOU, WE DID IT! ANTI-COLUMBUS DAY BILL DEFEATED

THE IAA

Aug 2, 20222 min read

THANK YOU, WE DID IT! ANTI-COLUMBUS DAY BILL DEFEATED

NO ACTION TAKEN: MASSACHUSETTS ANTI-COLUMBUS DAY BILL DIES IN COMMITTEE Friends, WE DID IT! Thanks to your phone calls and emails our...

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THE IAA

Jun 28, 20227 min read

THE PRIDE OF OUR HERITAGE: RITA LEVI MONTALCINI

Rita Levi-Montalcini, an internationally recognized neuroscientist, devoted most of her 103 years of life studying and researching the...

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THE IAA

Jun 17, 20225 min read

THE PRIDE OF OUR HERITAGE: ENRICO FERMI

According to Professor Howard Gardner there are three types of thinkers: “He describes: First, the 'disciplined mind,’ that masters...

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FICTION: COLUMBUS DID NOT DISCOVER THE AMERICAS, THE VIKINGS DID.....

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Feb 25, 20225 min read

FICTION: COLUMBUS DID NOT DISCOVER THE AMERICAS, THE VIKINGS DID.....

Much has been articulated and written about Columbus not being the one who discovered North America. Various groups have made claims,...

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THE IAA

Feb 10, 20223 min read

Columbus: Fact vs. Fiction

In the past few years, Christopher Columbus, the symbol of our Italian American heritage, has been under serious siege by a group who...

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