In the seven months since we opened our doors, we have witnessed three remarkable achievements. The first was the elimination of Christopher Columbus Day from the Chicago Public Schools calendar. The second was the removal of the three public Columbus statues in Chicago. And the third is you.
Italian Americans and friends to our culture have raised our voices together to say no to Columbus in a way that never got as much attention or been as impactful as it is today. We have asserted a new way forward for Italian Americans in public life, and it has been well received. We have enjoyed coverage across the local TV news networks and in newspapers across the country. We have even debated the stodgy, pro-Columbus Joint Civic Committee for Italian Americans on WTTW. The voice of Italian Americans that sees a world of Italian culture that is honest with itself and mindful of our universal obligations is emerging.
We welcome you to this website, which is still a work in progress, and invite you to join our Society. We welcome all friends to Italian culture. Our table is large, and you have a seat at it if you like!