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Dr. Francesco Giacobbe: Celebrating Italian American Heritage Month

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“Remember that whatever you plant will not grow, unless you water it." –Dr. Francesco Giacobbe In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight esteemed medical doctor and co-founder of the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo, Dr.…
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Billy Wilder: Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month

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In celebration of Polish American Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight prolific writer and director, Billy Wilder. Billy Wilder was born Samuel Wilder on June 22, 1906, in Sucha, a small town in Galicia, Austria-Hungary (present-day Poland). An exuberant child, he…
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Dr. Israel Rabi: Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month

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In celebration of Polish American Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight world-renowned Polish American, Nobel Prize-winning scientist, Dr. Israel Rabi. Israel Isaac Rabi was born in Rymanów, Poland. When he was one year old, his family immigrated to the United States…
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Mother Cabrini: Celebrating Italian American Heritage Month

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In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight the tireless work of Mother Cabrini, the canonized Catholic sister and the patron saint of immigrants. Maria Francesca Cabrina was born in Lombardy, Italy, on July 15, 1850.…
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Marcella Sembrich: Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month

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In celebration of Polish American Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight prolific soprano singer and educator, Marcella Sembrich. Marcella Sembrich, known for her brilliant, flutelike soprano voice and remarkable range, was born at Wisniewczyk in the Polish region of Austro-Hungarian-occupied Galicia,…
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Ilio Dipaolo: Celebrating Italian American Heritage Month

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In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Buffalo restaurateur and professional wrestler, Ilio DiPaolo. Ilio DiPaolo was born in Introdacqua, Italy, in 1926. At 23 years old and in the wake of World War II,…
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Ana Navarro: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight political strategist and commentator, Ana Navarro. Ana Navarro was born in Chinandega, Nicaragua, in 1971. At eight years old, she and her family immigrated to the United States due…
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Henryk Arctowski: Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month

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In celebration of Polish American Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight world-renowned Polish American scientist Henryk Arctowski. Henryk Bronislaw Arctowski was born in Warsaw in 1871. His ancestors emigrated from Württemberg, Germany, to Poland in the 17th century. As a student…
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Rita Levi-Montalcini: Celebrating Italian American Heritage Month

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In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Nobel Prize-winning neurobiologist Rita Levi-Montalcini. Born in Turin, Italy, in 1909, Levi-Montalcini started her career there before joining Washington University in St. Louis as a research associate in…
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Desi Arnaz: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Cuban American Desi Arnaz, a trailblazing figure in the entertainment industry. Desi Arnaz was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, in 1917. At 16, following the dangerous Cuban Revolution…
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