Italian Sons and Daughters of America

06/18/2026

The age-old Tarantella gave Italy its groove.

06/14/2026

Ciro Poppiti, founder of the Delaware Italian American Foundation, has completed a sprawling 80-mile reenactment of Caesar Rodney's historic 1776 journey that sealed American independence.

On July 1, 1776, the Delaware delegation to the Continental Congress was deadlocked on the question of independence. One delegate supported breaking from Great Britain, another opposed it, and the fate of Delaware’s vote hung in the balance.

About 80 miles away in Dover, Caesar Rodney — a Founding Father, lawyer and politician with English and Italian roots — received word of the impasse and set out on a grueling overnight ride to Philadelphia.

Arriving just in time on July 2 to the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall), Rodney cast the tie-breaking vote that delivered Delaware’s support for independence, clearing the way for the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and forever securing his place in American history.

On July 1, 1776, the Delaware delegation to the Continental Congress was deadlocked on the question of independence. One delegate supported breaking from Great Britain, another opposed it, and the fate of Delaware's vote hung in the balance.

06/13/2026

On St. Anthony’s Feast Day, we remember that nothing is ever truly lost. Viva Sant’Antonio! 🙏🏼🇮🇹

06/13/2026

Team USA wins its first match of the 2026 World Cup 4-1 against Paraguay in front of 70,000 fans at SoFi Stadium in LA! 🇺🇸

06/12/2026

The Italian Sons & Daughters of America formed ISDA Financial Life in 1960 to create value for the people who matter most: our thousands of members and the reps who serve them.

And with more than $460 million in assets, ISDA Financial Life has earned the trust of generations by backing its promises with proven products and sound financial stewardship.

That success is built on strong relationships with dedicated reps who put their clients first. If that sounds like you, we'd like to connect.

Reps contact:

Sherrie Coburn, LUTCF, ALMI, FIC
Senior Executive of Sales and Marketing
ISDA Financial Life
412-261-3550
[email protected]

Learn more: isdafinancial.com

ISDA Financial Life is proud to be a member-owned, not-for-profit provider of life insurance and annuity products for 65+ years. ISDA Fraternal Association is a fraternal benefit society domiciled in PA since 1960. "Guarantees are based upon the claims paying ability of the issuing Insurance Company."

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We unite Italian Americans across states nationwide to celebrate our culture and preserve the traditions our ancestors brought with them from Italy.

06/11/2026

On July 2, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode 80 miles overnight from Dover to Philadelphia in a race against time. Arriving as the vote on independence was already underway, he cast the tie-breaking ballot that secured Delaware's support for separation from Great Britain, paving the way for the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

This week, a two-day reenactment will revive the breakneck journey; portraying Caesar Rodney is Ciro Poppiti, founder of the Delaware Italian American Foundation.

On July 1, 1776, the Delaware delegation to the Continental Congress was deadlocked on the question of independence. One delegate supported breaking from Great Britain, another opposed it, and the fate of Delaware's vote hung in the balance.

06/08/2026

In yet another thrilling finish, Golden Tempo, owned by the Viola family, stormed from the back of the pack to capture the 158th Belmont Stakes in New York over the weekend. The victory comes just one month after Golden Tempo edged out the competition by inches in a heart-stopping Kentucky Derby finish. It marks the Viola family’s third Triple Crown race victory in the past decade, further cementing their remarkable legacy in thoroughbred racing and adding yet another incredible chapter to the Italian American story.

06/07/2026

On July 2, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode 80 miles overnight from Dover to Philadelphia in a race against time. Arriving as the vote on independence was already underway, he cast the tie-breaking ballot that secured Delaware's support for separation from Great Britain, paving the way for the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Read on for the full story: https://bit.ly/4ojh8AK

06/07/2026

A master at work: Giancarlo Calicchia has spent a lifetime shaping stone into art and has left his mark on architectural projects across the globe. Trained in Italy, the master sculptor reflects on what it means to carry an ancient craft into his 80th year.

His story is part of Italian American Portraits, a cultural venture launched by Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), the Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE), and The My People Project, celebrating the individuals and places that bring the Italian American experience to life.

06/02/2026

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