The Meanin’ of the Green

Another St. Patrick’s Day is upon us.  And despite the stereotypes of leprechauns and pots’o’gold, Irish Americans will proudly show off their green and hoist a pint. Each surely aware of how their ancestors overcame oppression and famine to become a glowing...

A Course Correction

Every now and then our analysts look at the ‘big picture’ to determine if the Italian American community is living up to its potential. The first thing we realize is that there is no “community.”  Sure we have local and national organizations, but by and large...

Deal-Making before Ukraine

Italic Studies can relate to just about anything, including current events. President Donald Trump may think his idea of securing mineral rights in Ukraine is an original way to give that embattled country an ‘unofficial’ American security guarantee from future...

 In Those Days

A 96 year old “new author” focuses on early Italian immigrants  In Those Days is a short essay written by Angela M. Rosati, the daughter of Italian immigrants from Basilicata (father) and Puglia (mother). Raised in Astoria, Queens, the same...

My Italian Grudge

To those who are upset with the Trump Administration’s antipathy toward European leaders, count me out!  I still love Italy and its people, but I’ve had too many dealings with Italian diplomats to retain any respect for them. Early on, I admired the European...

Man Who Knew Too Much

Imagine someone so outspoken, so contrary to accepted knowledge that authorities had to gag him during his execution so he wouldn’t have the last word.  His name was Giordano Bruno, burned at the stake on February 17, 1600. Before Galileo, there was outlier...