The children of Italian immigrants

The Italian immigrants endured discrimination as well as substandard housing and working conditions in an attempt to achieve the American dream. Their efforts paved the way for the new generations to achieve things that their parents and grandparents could only dream of. Today Americans of Italian descent have not only melt into the mainstream American culture, but they have influenced and helped redefine what it means to be an American. Join me as I talk about a few Americans who can trace their roots back to Italy.