The CSJ has developed an expanded and far reaching positive image program designed to improve public perception of the contributions of Italians and Italian-Americans. These are ongoing projects consisting of campaigns to produce posters, pamphlets, bookmarks and book covers of famous Italians and Italian-Americans in various fields of accomplishment and sponsors shows and conferences promoting Italians and Italian Americans in a positive manner.
We have completed posters and bookmarks of Italian American Sports heroes, Italian Composers, Italian Explorers, Italian and Italian-American Women, Italian Scientists and Nobel Prize Winners, Italian Inventors, Italian American Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, and we are in the process of developing additional posters and pamphlets promoting famous Italian and Italian Americans. We have distributed over 50,000 positive image book covers thus far in New York State and we donated the book covers for National CSJ use. As of this date, over 50,000 book covers have been ordered by states other than New York through the National CSJ. This is indeed a tribute to the New York CSJ in our foresight in developing an active and far-reaching positive image program.
Our committee has developed an Italian language program, "In Italiano," for distribution to lodges, civic associations and other groups to promote and enhance the study of the Italian language.
We have also packaged positive image programs showcasing Joe DiMaggio, Mario Lanza, Rocky Marciano, Enrico Caruso, Arturo Toscanini, "Righteous Enemy," "Una Storia Segreta," "Holocaust Memorial Program," and the Medal of Honor Program which can be reserved and ordered by contacting Josephine Truglio at 718-641-9282.
We have revitalized the Videotape Loan Program, developed by the CSJ to promote the positive image of Italian-Americans. Films about Italy and Italian-American culture in the United States are available. Over 100 videotapes include topics such as Italian museums, famous Italians and Italian Americans, travel, sports, opera and other cultural tapes about Italy and Italian-American. A list of videotapes for rental is available. Call the Garibaldi Meucci Museum at (718) 442-1608 for more information.
