Kim Howe

Happy Birthday Louis Prima

Born on December 7th, 1910, Louis Prima was an Italian American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter. His music found its roots in New Orleans Jazz, swing music, and jump blues, while also touching several other genres like the big band group he formed in the 1940s.

Happy Birthday Louis Prima

12th Victim Found From November 26th Landslide

Italian firefighters recovered the final victim in the lanslide that hit the Italian resort island of Ischia. Search teams on tuesday found the body 11 days after the natural disaster hit the island.

12th Victim Found From November 26th Landslide

Schools close as Stromboli Volcano Erupts

On Sunday, December 4th, a volcano on the Sicilian Island of Stromboli erupted. The eruption caused an explosion setting off alarms across the island. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) recorded the violent explosion, witnessing clouds of ash into to sea and air.

Schools close as Stromboli Volcano Erupts

Meet The Italian American Disney Board Members Who Are Welcoming Back Bob Iger

Disney sent shockwaves through Wall Street recently when its Board of Directors announced that Iger would be making his triumphant return to run the company once again.

Meet The Italian American Disney Board Members Who Are Welcoming Back Bob Iger

When Elon Musk Said Italy Could Die

little is known about Musk’s relationship with the Italian American community. Although he has no known Italian lineage, that does not mean Musk has been quiet about his thoughts about Italian culture.

When Elon Musk Said Italy Could Die

International World Statistics Day

Held every five years on October 20th is World Statistics Day. The day commemorates the achievements of the Fundamental Principals of Official Statistics. No matter what industry in the world you’re a part of, statistics help. Whether you’re looking to improve a product or find a sample size, statistics help rove facts, make decisions, and

International World Statistics Day

The History and Origins of Columbus Day

The second Monday of October every year is designated as a federal holiday known as Columbus Day. It’s important to understand the origins of Columbus Day which have less to do with the Italian explorer than you may assume.

The History and Origins of Columbus Day

Mother Cabrini

Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, was an Italian-American Catholic nun who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a religious institute that supported thousands of Italian immigrants to the United States at the turn of the 19th century.

Mother Cabrini

MLB Bring the Most Italian Americans to the Playoffs

The MLB playoffs started Friday, October 7th, 2022. With 12 teams in the playoffs, this is one of the largest numbers of Italian Americans to play in the MLB postseason in the modern era.

MLB Bring the Most Italian Americans to the Playoffs