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politics19 days ago•182 min saved

Columbus statue replica installed outside the White House, reviving a national debate

A 13-foot replica of Christopher Columbus, toppled in Baltimore during the 2020 protests, has been installed outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House grounds. The installation, brought to Washington by the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations with White House involvement, is part of Trump-era efforts to reinstall statues removed after the Floyd protests and to honor Italian American heritage ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. The statue sits near the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery and is fenced off from close public viewing.

via CNN|

#columbus #italian-american #politics

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

The Rise of Tommy DeVito: From Family Pride to NFL Potential

Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, known as the "Italian Stallion of sports agents," has gained attention for his Italian-American style and support for DeVito. Stellato, who will be inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, has been seen wearing a black pinstripe suit and a gold bracelet, and even planted a kiss on DeVito's father during a game. DeVito's success on and off the field has made him popular among fans, and his family has embraced the spotlight by hosting Italian-themed tailgates.

via New York Post |

#italian-american #new-york-giants #sean-stellato

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Tommy DeVito: The Rising Star of the Giants

Tommy DeVito, the rookie quarterback for the New York Giants, has brought wins and swagger to the struggling team. Despite not having impressive stats, DeVito has led the Giants to two consecutive victories and has become a folk hero among fans. He has embraced his Italian heritage, using the classic Italian fingers-up expression as a team rallying point. However, it remains uncertain if DeVito will retain the starting job once Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor return from injury.

via Yahoo Sports|

#italian-american #new-york-giants #nfl

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

Comedian Pat Cooper, known for his Italian roots and feud with Howard Stern, dies at 93.

Pat Cooper, a stand-up comedian known for his acerbic humor about his Italian American heritage, has died at the age of 93. He gained fame in the 1960s with appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Jackie Gleason Show," and was credited with coining the phrase "bada-bing." Cooper released several albums and appeared in movies such as "Analyze This" and "Analyze That." He was also a frequent guest on Howard Stern's radio show. Survivors include his wife, children, and grandchildren.

via The Washington Post|

#entertainment #howard-stern #italian-american

film-review2 years ago•5 min saved

Mixed Reviews for "About My Father" Starring De Niro and Maniscalco

"About My Father" is a comedy film starring Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro, directed by Laura Terruso. The movie follows an Italian-American man named Sebastian who falls in love with a woman from a WASP family, leading to a culture clash between the two families. The film attempts to replicate the success of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and the "Fockers" franchise, but falls short of being genuinely provocative or disturbing. De Niro's performance is the highlight of the film, but it would have worked better as a period piece.

via Roger Ebert|

#comedy #culture-clash #family