Now a days it's getting harder and harder to tell the real Italian Americans from the so called, mainstream media "Italian Americans." I think its fair to say you can have your own definition or meaning of being Italian American based on how you were culturally brought up or what the "norm" is --based on your geographic/ tri-state location. Its so hard to explain what that actually means, but to break it down, I guess everyone wants to be Italian American. Can you blame them?As I was working on some new projects for the Italian American Girl site, I began to think who are the real Italian Americans? I have a hard time accepting the mainstream ideas, images, personas and stereotypes. Then, I said to myself the very purpose of my site was to really feature the true ITALIAN AMERICANS the local personas, friends and celebrities.
I can speak for myself as an Italian American woman, that I'm proud of who I am, where I come from and what I've achieved. As the Italian American Girl site grows we've included and featured many up and coming; successful Italian American women.
The focus is to bring positive attention to the accomplishments of the real Italian American Girls.
Take a look at the list for the Top Italian American Women:
Margaret Fontana.- Creator of the Italian American Girl Site & Italian Americans in Social Media.
Alicia Vitarelli- Television Anchor & Media Personality for News12 NJ
Dawn DelRusso- Stylist and Fashionista
Giada Valenti - Singer, Songwriter
Patricia Volonakis Davis- Italian American Author
Rossella Rago - Host of "Cooking With Nonna"
Serena Palumbo- Accomplished Professional & Contestant on Food Network's "The Next Food Network Star"
Maryann Maisano- Comedian and creator of "Italian Chicks"
Ornella Fado- Host of Brindiamo TV
If you would like to be considered for the Top Italian American Women's List on IAG, please email me to be included with a brief bio and link to your site.
Grazie!
