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

A little history for Italian American Heritage Month. If you missed this, this take is from episode 386 of our podcast. The Italian American Civil Rights League @theiacrl was founded in 1970 to combat negative stereotypes of Italian Americans, particularly those linking the community to organized crime. It gained national attention through rallies and protests, especially in New York City. The League played a role in raising awareness about ethnic discrimination and still continues to this day.

72K views · 2.6K reactions | 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 | Facebook

21K views · 1K reactions | Italians AND Italian Americans (notice how...