New book in production - Italians in Baltimore publication date November 2, 2020

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BY: Suzanna Molino

Italian immigrants flocked to America beginning in the mid-1800s unaware of the hardships ahead, much like the harsh conditions they left behind in Italy. Despite discrimination, scarce employment, hunger, and drudgery, they courageously established trades, businesses, parishes, and solid family life in neighborhood enclaves nearly identical to their native villages.

Close to two centuries later, Baltimore’s thriving Italian community marvels at the grit and backbone of their families in their conquest of Americanization. Fortified by love of today’s famiglia, food, traditions, faith, and close-knit community, Baltimore Italians celebrate their ethnicity while celebrating those before them. 

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SOURCE: https://www.promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org

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