The Columbus Day Queen has been Crowned! In a tradition as old as the JCCIA, every year the Columbus Day Queen Pageant is held to select a new reigning young woman. On Wednesday, July 29, 2026 the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans crowned the 2026 Columbus Day Queen, Gabriella Gariti! Gabriella Gariti is a…
Columbus Comeback! A statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House by Donald Trump, reflecting his continued support for honoring the explorer despite ongoing controversy over his legacy. The statue is a replica of one that was pulled down and thrown into Baltimore’s harbor during the 2020 protests following the George Floyd…
Italy Takes Stage! The Milano Cortina opening ceremony blended opera, fashion, art, and pop culture into a vibrant celebration of Italy’s identity—and it did not disappoint! The night was a sweeping homage to Italian culture, honoring everything from classical art and poetry to modern fashion, music, and pop icons. It was a dazzling reminder of…
Trump plans to install Christopher Columbus statue outside White House By: Dan Diamond, Olivia George | MSN | February 4, 2026 President Donald Trump is planning to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on White House grounds, according to three people with knowledge of the pending move, in his latest effort to remake the presidential…
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Today our Nation honors the legendary Christopher Columbus — the original American hero, a giant of Western civilization, and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the earth. This Columbus Day, we honor his life with reverence…