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TheItalianCalifornian.com will be a gateway to everything Italian and Italian American in California. Here you will find directories with useful links to Italian and Italian American social, cultural, charitable and professional organizations, to Italian neighborhoods and enclaves in California, museums...
A Word About Columbus
Monday, October 10th, 2022, was still Columbus Day in some parts of the country. Right or wrong, many Italian Americans feel that the opposition to Columbus is a personal attack on their community. While it is true that Columbus wasn't perfect, he truly was a "man of his times," the facts that can't be disputed are that what Columbus did was a huge changing point in World history, re-uniting mankind of both Hemispheres who had been separated for tens or even hundreds of thousands of years and setting the stage for what would eventually become the United States of America. Many Italian Americans therefore look at him with pride. I, personally, see him as a major player in history, but I do not approve of everything he and the Europeans after him, did here in the Western Hemisphere. I recognize the good and the bad, not ignoring the good, nor glossing over the bad. But recognizing history for what it is and a pledge for me personally and for us humans to do better in the future, particularly in how we treat each other.
Have a good Columbus Day to those who celebrate it, an awesome Italian American Heritage Day, and a happy Indigenous Peoples Day with my pledge not to forget the suffering you (Indigenous Peoples) faced and the injustices you still face today. We as Italians faced prejudice in this country as well at one time and of course suffered thousands of years of conquest and colonization back in Europe. I don't agree with everything today's Native American activists fight for or say, but I am with you.
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Directory: Categories
History of Italians in California
History of Italians in California
History of Italians in California
Though small in numbers, Italians were some of the first European explorers and settlers of California. Find out more here or by clicking on the button below.
Events/Festivals
History of Italians in California
History of Italians in California
Click here or below for a directory of Italian/Italian American events and festivals throughout California.
Museums & Cultural Centers
History of Italians in California
Italian Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Directory of Italian American museums and cultural centers in California. Click here or on the button below.
Italian Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Italian Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Italian Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Click here or on the button below to see a list of Italian neighborhoods and areas in California.
Organizations
Italian Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Publications/Media
Links to Italian American Organizations & Institutions. Click here or on the button below.
Publications/Media
Italian Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Publications/Media
Click here or on the button below for a directory of hotlinks to Italian and Italian American magazines, newspapers, newsletters and more!
Italian Cuisine/Restaurants in California
Italian Cuisine/Restaurants in California
Italian Cuisine/Restaurants in California
Click here or on the button below for links about Italian cuisine and restaurants in California.
News from Italy
Italian Cuisine/Restaurants in California
Italian Cuisine/Restaurants in California
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While we at The Italian Californian are a small, little-known start-up online magazine, we do have the critical mission and goal of unifying and representing the Italian-American community in Californian. We at The Italian Californian support this endeavor through the selling of advertising space and the support of you, our beloved and respected readers. So please be part of the dream, add your voice and action to our passion, and support this online magazine by donating any amount. We at The Italian Californian cannot thank you enough and know that you will find this action exceptionally personally rewarding. Mille grazie!!
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About Us
A Family Business!
"Never take sides against The Family"
President & CEO & Editor-in-Chief Christopher Forte
President & CEO & Editor-in-Chief Christopher Forte is the Facilities Coordinator for the Amici House, which is San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood event and heritage center which is run as part of the Heritage program of the Convivio Society, I also sit on the Convivio Society's Little Italy Heritage Commission, am a member of the House of Italy, the former 2nd Vice President of the Italian Catholic Federation ICF Branch #230-Our Lady of the Rosary, and am a volunteer for the Little Italy Association and am very active with my church, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, an Italian National Parish. I am a board member of the Sons of Italy (now the Sons and Daughters of Italy) (OSIA) San Diego Lodge #1627 and am a member of San Diego's Italian American Civic Association (IACA), the Italian Cultural Society of Sacramento, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), and a supporter of the Italian American Museum of LA (IAMLA.org), the Museo Italo Americano, and the Little Italy of San Jose BID. I have over twenty years' experience in personnel and financial management and have a Certificate in Writing for Publication.
Vice President & Assistant Editor Michelle L. Forte
Treasurer & Assistant Editor Marissa Forte
Hi there! My name's Marissa Forte and I'm a contributor to this amazing project! Growing up, I have had great respect for our Italian roots, hearing stories and jokes about Italian culture while my family portrayed it in the most entertaining ways! I even got to sort of "reconnect" with our heritage with my Europe trip which brought me to Italy in 2019. Since then, I have been photographing my many travels local and abroad. I originally started out with my phone as an aviation photographer, but since my upgrade to a canon T7 I have broadened my subjects & genres which you can see on my Instagram, @heartsongforte
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