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The National Italian American Foundation

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About Me

Check out our new photos of the NIAF 32nd Anniversary Gala and the NIAF 2007 Youth Gala!
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., that works to preserve the heritage and culture of Americans of Italian descent, the nation's fifth largest ethnic group.
NIAF has many programs for students and young adults, including a Scholarship Program, Graduates to Leaders Workshops in Law and Communications, The Gift of Discovery (an annual trip to Italy), Youth Gala and NIAF Grants Program, among many others. For more information and eligibility requirements refer to www.niaf.org .
Additionally, NIAF works to:
* Serve as a liaison between the Italian American community and U.S. Congress, the White House and government agencies.
* Ensure a realistic portrayal of Italian Americans in the media.
* Serve as a clearinghouse of information on Italy and Americans of Italian descent.
To read more about our mission, click here .
For more information on becoming a member of NIAF, visit www.niaf.org/membership/donorinfo.asp .

My Interests

Parli Italiano? Audrey Hepburn interviewing in Italian

I'd like to meet:

Members of NIAF, Italian Americans, Italophiles, and anyone of Italian descent who is proud of their heritage and wants to see more positive examples of Italian culture.
NIAF is not responsible for and does not endorse any content appearing on the MySpace pages of those linked to us as friends. Additionally, NIAF does not monitor content on such pages.

Music:

NIAF Staff Pick, Beatrice S. likes Roberto Giglio's Music -
Music Video of the Month
"Prima Che Sia Mattina"
by Roberto Giglio
Born in Rome the 6th of February, 1972, Roberto Giglio develops his interest in the field of music. He studied at the Saint Louis College of Music in Roma where in 1990 he specialized in Jazz Harmony. His talent and research allowed him to fill many roles, that of a musician, a director and a composer.

Movies:

NIAF Staff Pick -
Movie of Interest
"Sacco and Vanzetti"
Directed by Peter Miller, this documentary creates a juxtaposition between the past and the present. Positive reviews further acclaim this documentary as a narrational success.

Television:

Watch it now! Check out one of the latest NIAF public service announcements now airing on t.v. stations across the country. This clip features actor Alan Alda as he talks about the importance of his Italian heritage.

Books:

NIAF gets countless requests for book recommendations from a variety of sources: supporters, parents, teachers, students, and the general public; from Italian Americans, Italians, and Italophiles.
To help readers locate books on Italian-American topics, NIAF has created a Listmania! book recommendation list on bookseller Amazon.com. This list is just a start; we’ll be adding more books as time goes by.
View the NIAF Listmania!

My Blog

Follow the Steps of Garibaldi

In 1860 General Giuseppe Garibaldi united a fragmented Italy into one country with a bold plan that started with the invasion of the island of Sicily and onward to the mainland and Rome. You can exper...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:07:00 PST

Brunello wine is a multi-ethnic product (in Italian)

il primato degli stranieri (tutti regolari) E il Brunello diventa multietnico La zona agricola più ricca del mondo ha un reddito pro capite di 140 mila euro. Basso tasso di criminalità ..> (Com...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:01:00 PST

Check out this event: Italian Romance in New York by Giada Valenti

Hosted By: Giada Valenti When: Sunday Dec 02, 2007 at 6:30 PMWhere: Feinstein's at Loews Regency540 Park Avenue (@61st Street)New York, New York|33 10021United StatesDescription:Giada Valenti Click H...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:56:00 PST

Check out this event: FINISHING THE GAME PARTY

Hosted By: Los Angeles GameWhen: Tuesday Oct 23, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: SHAG HOLLYWOOD 1835 N. Cahuenga Blvd.Los Angeles, California|5 90028United StatesDescription:Los Angeles Game Click Here To View ...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:20:00 PST

Scorsese launches the Jack Valenti Institute at NIAF gala

During NIAF's 32nd Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2007, Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese launched the Jack Valenti Institute in memory of Valenti, former head of the Motion Pi...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:43:00 PST

NIAF Young Italian American Retreat - Boston, MA

NIAF 14th Annual Young Italian American Retreat - Ages 18-32 Boston, MA August 3-5, 2007 Check it out!!! There is limited space, so we encourage you to register soon! Registration deadline July 20! Th...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:52:00 PST

Make plans for NIAF's 32nd Annual Convention and Gala Weekend!

Join us as we celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). The October 13, 2007 Washington Gala promises to be the best in the history of our organization. The N...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 09:23:00 PST

Go cruising in Boston!

If you're in the Boston area, check out our Boston Harbor Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Boston on June 23. The evening offers great cuisine, dance music, and a live musical review for all ages. T...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:56:00 PST

Nominate Your Teacher of the Year!

NIAF to select Teacher of the YearSince 2003, NIAF has honored a teacher each year for excellence in teaching the Italian language and culture. The 2007 NIAF Italian Teacher of the Year award recipien...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Wed, 30 May 2007 07:30:00 PST

NIAF E-News May '07 - Mourning Jack Valenti, Regional Galas, Bocce Tournament Benefits Troops

For the latest NIAF news and in-depth details of all the Foundation offers, be sure to visit our Web site, www.niaf.org  NIAF remembers Valenti as founding member, friend NIAF mourns the pas...
Posted by The National Italian American Foundation on Wed, 30 May 2007 07:28:00 PST