Comparing Harsh Working Conditions for Latin and Italian American Immigrants – Italian immigrants migrated to the United States en masse from the late 1800s until the 1920s. Despite the promise of prosperity in America, Italian immigrants faced significant challenges upon arrival to the nation. One of the most difficult challenges endured by Italians was poor…
From the Desk of Chris Pisano, President of the Foundation Operations Team: Each 2022 LaFamiglia scholarship applicant was required to produce a 500 word essay on a topic of current interest as a major component of the application. We will feature a winning essay each month, and this month’s essay was written by Brendan Elliott….
“It’s part of who we are.” In 2011, Charles (Buck) Corasaniti, son of Lodge members and St. Leo Church stalwarts, Sue and Joe Corasaniti, was sponsored by his parents in the 2011 Little Italy Lodge Scholarship Program and was awarded one of the four scholarships that year (including one to his fraternal twin brother, Sal). Buck entered the Business…
