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Since 1996, NIAF has proudly joined with the National Christopher Columbus Association (NCCA) to sponsor an annual national essay contest on a topic related to Christopher Columbus for high school students throughout the United States. Deadline: March 15, 2023 11:59pm EST This year's topic is: When reflecting on Columbus’s legacy, we tend to think...

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During the Regional Arizona Gala on Jan. 28, the National Italian American Foundation honored Joe Maggiore and the Maggiore Group, which owns and operates Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, The Mexicano and two new restaurant concepts opening soon in metro Phoenix. Founded in 1975, NIAF is a nonprofit organization based in Wash...

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To promote musical interchange between Italy and the United States, Italian pianist Cristiana Pegoraro performed on Park Avenue on Sunday, the 23. Acclaimed pianist Cristiana Pegoraro has played in prestigious venues all over the world, including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Royal College of Music, Festspielhaus, and Auditoriu...

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Roberto Angotti is a cultural historian, writer, film director, curator, and radio DJ who blends his love of baseball, Italian American arts and culture, and music into multi-media creations. His film, Italian American Baseball Family, tells the story of how Italian Americans assimilated into popular culture through America’s favorite pastime, base...

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Time is running out! Deadline to apply is January 31st! For more than 20 years, the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery has been providing Italian American college students who have never been to Italy a trip to discover their heritage every summer. Learn more here. The carefully curated two-week trip includes cultural tours and a day o...

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The Arizona Regional Gala will Honor Chef Joey Maggiore and the Maggiore Family at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix. The demand is high to support the National Italian American Foundation in the Southwest. Tickets are almost sold out for the Foundation’s Arizona Regional Gala on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. With s...

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On December 13th, The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) hosted our annual Christmas Congressional Dinner with the Italian American Congressional Delegation. NIAF is proud to work with these esteemed Italian Americans in Congress to further our mission to promote and inspire a positive image and legacy of Italian Americans, and to strength...

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NIAF is proud to congratulate our friend and longtime supporter Dr. Richard Mollica of Harvard Medical School, who has received a lifetime achievement award for Equity, Social Justice and Advocacy from the Harvard Medical School.NIAF has been working with Dr. Mollica and Harvard Medical School in providing trauma support since the L'Aquila earthqua...

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The National Italian American (NIAF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 school year. NIAF offers scholarships in the fields of Italian language and culture, medicine, engineering, business, law, music, and other specialized fields to Italian American students who demonstrate academic promise and take initiative to learn mor...

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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is set to honor Chef Joey Maggiore and the Maggiore Family at the Foundation's Arizona Regional Gala in Phoenix on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Hotel, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel. "NIAF is proud to return to Phoenix and honor Chef Joey Maggiore and the Maggiore family for the...

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