This edition: POWS IN THE UNITED STATES & NIAF
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Original tape date: April 24, 2025. First aired: May 26, 2025.In this episode of Italics, we speak with co-curator Laura E. Ruberto about the exhibition, CREATIVITY and WORLD WAR II ITALIAN POWS in the UNITED STATES, currently on view at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute. The exhibition, curated by Laura E. Ruberto and Joseph Sciorra, presents creative work made by Italian soldiers who were imprisoned by the Allied forces during World War II, focusing on those held in the United States.
We also take you to the National Italian American Foundation’s (NIAF) Annual New York Gala, celebrating its 50th anniversary. NIAF honored prominent Italian and Italian American leaders.
Guest List
Robert Allegrini President, The National Italian American Foundation - NIAF
John Calvelli Chairman, National Italian American Foundation - NIAF
Andrew M. Cuomo Former Governor of New York
Joseph V. Del Raso Partner, Troutman Pepper
Claudio Devellis Partner, PwC
Lorraine Grillo CEO, Bradford
Sal Paolantonio National Correspondent, ESPN
Carl Petrillo Yonkers Contracting Company
Francesco Rocca President, Lazio Region
Dr. Laura E. Ruberto Humanities Professor, Berkeley City College
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, PhD. Host, Italics
Marco Troncone CEO, Aeroporti di Roma
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