Mother Theresa of Calcutta is a Saint. She Already Was
I met Mother Theresa in the beginning of the 90’s during my first trip to the city of Calcutta. When I saw her, I immediately felt the sensation of being in the presence of a fragile yet potent woman, physically petite, but a giant when it came to everything she had the strength to do.
IAWA Features Gil Fagiani and NYTimes Best Selling Author Wally Lamb Sat., Sept. 10, 2016 at Cornelia St. Cafe
To celebrate its first 25 years, IAWA has co-sponsored events with organizations such as the Vito Marcantonio Forum's Author Series, participated in the NYC Poetry Festival on Governors Island and will be joining Bordighera Press at the Brooklyn Book Festival as well as a Bookend event on Sept. 15 at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute. 2nd Saturday readings are the core of IAWA's activities and all are welcomed to read out loud.
Sour notes in Italy's September Song
A sour note will be heard in Italy's otherwise glorious September song: the economy. A fundamental problem: nine Italian families out of ten are relatively poorer today than were their parents back in the last century.
Italy, France, and the Satirical Dispute
French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, sparks outrage after publishing insulting cartoons portraying the recent earthquake that afflicted central Italy. Later, Italian cartoonists wreaked vengeance against France.
9/11 Table of Silence Project: Let your voice be heard for Peace
On Sunday, September 11 at 8.15 am Buglisi Dance Theater will presents for the sixth consecutive year "The Table of Silence Project", a performance ritual for peace on the Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, NYC that was live streamed around the world.
New York Italian Architects and Designers Share Their ‘American Dream’
The latest edition of “Meet the New Italians New York,” sponsored by the Italian consulate of New York, featured a session with architects and designer who spoke about their professional experiences in the United States.
The Young Italian Artist Behind the Last Ice Age Movie
From Super Mario drawings to the production of a blockbuster movie. Riccardo Renna offers yet another example of the young Italians who succeed in the United States.
Sorrentino Presents his First-Ever TV Series at the Venice Film Festival
The Oscar-winning director presented the first two episodes of 'The Young Pope,' the fictional account on the first American pope.
September 7, 2016
IAWA Features Gil Fagiani and NYTimes Best Selling Author Wally Lamb Sat., Sept. 10, 2016 at Cornelia St. Cafe
Celebrate IAWA's 25th Anniversary with 2nd Saturday Readings & Special Events
To celebrate its first 25 years, IAWA has co-sponsored events with organizations such as the Vito Marcantonio Forum's Author Series, participated in the NYC Poetry Festival on Governors Island and will be joining Bordighera Press at the Brooklyn Book Festival as well as a Bookend event on Sept. 15 at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute. 2nd Saturday readings are the core of IAWA's activities and all are welcomed to read out loud.
Madre Teresa di Calcutta è santa. Lo era già!
Teresa l’ho conosciuta agli inizi degli anni novanta, nel corso del mio primo viaggio nella città di Calcutta. Quando l’ho incontrata, ho avuto subito la sensazione di trovarmi di fronte ad una donna fragile e potente, minuta fisicamente, un gigante per tutto ciò che aveva avuto la forza di fare, oltre le cose straordinarie da lei inventate per dare conforto agli ultimi, oltre le parole dei curiosi di sacre avventure che cercano santi per impetrare miracoli. I suoi grandi occhi azzurri scavati nella faccia aggrinzita, restano ancora un faro nella mia memoria.
Earthquake in Central Italy - Donations and solidarity initiatives
To send monetary donations to assist people affected by the earthquake, please see the information below regarding the bank accounts that Regional Administrations and Institutions have opened to collect donations:
Embarrassing #FertilityDay Campaign in Italy
Controversial Fertility Day campaign raises debate in Italy. Several people didn’t appreciate the initiative of the Italian Ministry of Health, which approved and promoted a campaign to educate the Italian population on the importance of procreating.
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