Columbus Day

Resetting Columbus' Narrative a Key Priority for Genoa's Mayor as Public and Legal Opinion Shift in the U.S.

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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GENOA, Italy, Dec. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A historical reckoning is underway in the U.S. and Italy as governmental and cultural leaders work to reset prevailing narratives that, for decades, have maligned Columbus' legacy and the monuments that pay homage to him.

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  • A historical reckoning is underway in the U.S. and Italy as leaders work to reset prevailing narratives on Columbus.
  • "Cherry-picked and decontextualized research has completely blurred our knowledge of, and perceptions toward, centuries-old global history," said Basil M. Russo, who leads The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations.
  • "COPOMIAO proudly supports Mayor Bucci's unprecedented Columbus project, as it will provide overdue clarity to Columbus's innumerable contributions to the formation of our modern world."
  • Read more on the explorer's history, and its' impact on Italian American culture, in President Joe Biden's 2022 Columbus Day Proclamation .

White House and Italian American Leaders Achieve Breakthrough Over Columbus Day's Meaning and History

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Saturday, October 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Basil M. Russo, the national leader of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, recently sat down with senior White House staff to offer guidance on the significant and often overlooked history that binds the Italian American community to Columbus Day.

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  • President Joe Biden praises the Italian American community in Columbus Day Proclamation.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Basil M. Russo, the national leader of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations , recently sat down with senior White House staff to offer guidance on the significant and often overlooked history that binds the Italian American community to Columbus Day.
  • "This breakthrough comes at a critical time as America's 'culture wars' grind on, but as the White House demonstrated, there's a great deal that can be achieved through meaningful dialogue," said Russo .
  • We really appreciate it, and look forward to working with you," saidWill McIntee,Senior Advisor, Office of Public Engagement, The White House.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Announces 2022 COLUMBUS DAY PARADE Line-Up and Performers for World's Largest Celebration of Italian American Culture

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, October 10, the 78th Annual Columbus Day Parade will be held in New York City. The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.

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  • The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration of Italian heritage and the creation of opportunities for younger Italian Americans, organizes the annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City.
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian American heritage and achievement.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations Denounces New York Times for Alleged Censorship

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) has denounced the decision of the New York Times' Ad Acceptability Team to not run an advertisement promoting the Italian American community's stance on current rhetoric against Christopher Columbus in advance of the Columbus Day holiday on October 11.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) has denounced the decision of the New York Times' Ad Acceptability Team to not run an advertisement promoting the Italian American community's stance on current rhetoric against Christopher Columbus in advance of the Columbus Day holiday on October 11.
  • "Many Italian Americans believe that The New York Times has a lengthy history of insensitivity toward our community ," said Basil M. Russo, president, Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations.
  • Interviews with Basil Russo, president of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, are available upon request.
  • The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO), headquartered in New York City, represents 50 of the largest and most influential fraternal, educational, and anti-defamation organizations in the Italian American community.

Italian-American Community Leaders Demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio "Drop the Hate! Seek the Truth" and Protect Columbus Day and Italian Heritage, and Maintain New York's Gorgeous Mosaic

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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"\n"They seek to spread the virus of hatred to destroy unity and understanding.

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  • "\n"They seek to spread the virus of hatred to destroy unity and understanding.
  • "The members of our organization, from across the country, demand Mayor de Blasio and the DOE do the right thing, end this attack on all Italian Americans by restoring Columbus Day permanently in New York City Schools now.
  • "Our community is further insulted by de Blasio\'s politically expedient claim that he is proud of his Italian heritage.
  • "\nThe gathering believes that the idea of cancelling Columbus Day is an act of cowardice to "eliminate" a day that honors Italian-American devotion and contributions to our City, which was and should always remain a "Gorgeous Mosaic".\n'

First Financial Bankshares Serves Communities in Fifth Annual Company-Wide Day of Service

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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ABILENE, Texas, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --First Financial Bankshares conducted its fifth annual company-wide Day of Service on Columbus Day, October 12, 2020.

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  • ABILENE, Texas, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --First Financial Bankshares conducted its fifth annual company-wide Day of Service on Columbus Day, October 12, 2020.
  • First Financial partnered with local non-profit organizations across Texas to provide assistance and perform service projects in each of the communities it serves.
  • With more than 900 employees participating, Day of Service initiatives took place in 40 locations across First Financial's footprint.
  • "We are professional bankers serving and building our communities," said Scott Dueser, Chairman, President and CEO of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. "Our communities need us now more than ever, and our annual Day of Service is always one of the highlights of our year.

New Documentary Seeks to Tell True Story of Columbus

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Monday, October 12, 2020
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new documentary on Christopher Columbus co-produced by the Knights of Columbus and the National Columbus Education Foundation with narration by Chazz Palminteri will premiere nationally this Columbus Day Weekend.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new documentary on Christopher Columbus co-produced by the Knights of Columbus and the National Columbus Education Foundation with narration by Chazz Palminteri will premiere nationally this Columbus Day Weekend.
  • The documentary provides insight into the skills of Christopher Columbus as a sea navigator, as well as his deep desire to evangelize and bring Christianity throughout the world.
  • Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, who is featured in the documentary, commented, "Columbus did not discover a perfect world, nor did he build one.
  • The National Columbus Education Foundation was organized to conduct and distribute research, studies and analysis relating to Christopher Columbus.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Named Grand Marshal of 2020's Virtual New York Columbus Day Parade

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Monday, September 28, 2020
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has been named Grand Marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has been named Grand Marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend.
  • In a typical year, New York City's annual Columbus Day parade is the largest celebration of Italian American heritage and culture in the United States.
  • Past Grand Marshals of New York's Columbus Day Parade have included: Sophia Loren; Frank Sinatra; Luciano Pavarotti; Lidia Bastianich; Governor Mario Cuomo; Joe DiMaggio; Mario Andretti; Roberto Cavalli and Maria Bartiromo.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Named Grand Marshal Of 2020's Virtual New York Columbus Day Parade

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Monday, September 28, 2020
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has been named Grand Marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has been named Grand Marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend.
  • In a typical year, New York City's annual Columbus Day parade is the largest celebration of Italian American heritage and culture in the United States.
  • Past Grand Marshals of New York's Columbus Day Parade have included: Sophia Loren; Frank Sinatra; Luciano Pavarotti; Lidia Bastianich; Governor Mario Cuomo; Joe DiMaggio; Mario Andretti; Roberto Cavalli and Maria Bartiromo.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's FifthAvenue since 1929.

Columbus Citizens Foundation, Organizer Of New York City's Columbus Day Parade For Over 75 Years, Announces Plans For A Virtual Columbus Day Celebration For 2020

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Monday, August 17, 2020
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Viewers can also stream the special live at abc7ny.com , abc7NY App and abc7NY connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.

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  • Viewers can also stream the special live at abc7ny.com , abc7NY App and abc7NY connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.
  • CCF Board Chairman and 2020 Celebration Chair Angelo Vivolo added that CCF will plan a Columbus Day Celebration that is endearing and representative of the Italian culture and tradition.
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian American heritage and achievement.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.