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Jerome Cosentino, an ethnic Italian from Chicago, was elected Illinois State Treasurer, becoming the first to hold a statewide office in Illinois. [3] Italian Chicago native Ralph C. Capparelli was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives and served for 33 years (13th and 16th District) from 1971 to 2004.
In 2005 the Italian American Cultural Center decided to continue using its existing name. [15] In the 1920s, women were barred from most Italian lodges and societies, and the Figli d'Italia placed its female members in separate lodges. [16] In 1951 Italians celebrated American holidays and religious holidays. [8]
Pages in category "Italian-American culture in Michigan" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D.
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The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee – NY, Inc. was founded in 1976, and has organized special events, concerts, exhibits and lectures celebrating Italian culture in New York City. Each year it focuses on a theme representative of the history and culture of Italy and Italian Americans.
House Bill 5958, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, is a pending piece of legislation in Michigan that, opponents assert, may allow for the refusal of service, the denial of employment and of housing, and other actions that act against a citizen's rights if a person claims that working with or for that citizen would violate their religious freedom; however this much is only a ...
The culture of Chicago, Illinois is known for the invention or significant advancement of several performing arts, including improvisational comedy, house music, industrial music, blues, hip hop, gospel, jazz [1] and soul. [2] The city is known for its Chicago School and Prairie School architecture.
italian-tribune.com The Italian Tribune ( La Tribune del Popolo ) is a newspaper first published in Detroit, Michigan on May 1, 1909 as La Tribuna Italiana del Michigan . It was founded by Vincent Giuliano, with the help of his wife, Maria Giuliano.