A look back at the history of Italian Americans in the United States and how their identity has been viewed and understood over time. 🇮🇹🇺🇸(@fassah_speaks) | Hardcore Italians

For too long, the image of Italian Americans has been painted with one brush — loud accents, mob stories, and movie scenes. But that’s not our truth. We built bridges and neighborhoods. We opened bakeries, barbershops, and tailor shops. We created art, music, inventions, and legacies. We’re not a stereotype. We’re a community with depth, history, and pride. And the more we tell our story — the real story — the louder our truth becomes. Day 20 🇮🇹🇺🇸 | The Growing Up Italian Podcast

Italian American slang developed as families brought regional dialects from Italy to the United States. Over time, those words blended with English and evolved into something new. It may not match the standard Italian spoken today, but it reflects a real part of cultural history and identity. What Italian American slang words or phrases do you still use today? | Hardcore Italians

2.7K views · 68 reactions | Join Giana Carli at NIAF’s 49th Anniversary Gala as she uncovers nuggets of wisdom from our inspiring community! NIAF is committed to empowering the young Italian Americans to cherish and advance our shared Italian heritage and culture. | The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) | Facebook

More than 16 million Americans have Italian roots. Proof of just how far our story has reached. Our culture didn’t stay in one neighborhood or one generation. It grew. It shaped cities, communities, and the identity of a country that became our home. Italian Americans aren’t just a piece of the past. We’re a living, breathing part of America’s present and future. Day 28 🇮🇹🇺🇸 | The Growing Up Italian Podcast