Dear Friends and Colleagues of the Columbus Heritage Coalition,With your encouragement and support, the Columbus Heritage Coalition has achieved what few believed was possible when we founded this organization just three years ago. Before I once again ask for your support, please permit me to review all that has been achieved.We have safeguarded our national...

The Columbus Heritage Coalition supports Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams as its first choice for Mayor in the ranked-choice Democrat city-wide primary election on June 22. President Angelo Vivolo said the endorsement recognizes Adam’s longstanding support of the Italian American community, his record of fighting discrimination and prejudice, and his career in public service rising...

Angelo Vivolo, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for educational opportunity, has been appointed trustee of the City University of New York. The New York State Senate confirmed his appointment on June 7, 2021 following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s nomination of Mr. Vivolo to a six year term serving the nation’s largest public urban university. Mr. Vivolo...

Listen to Columbus Heritage Coalition President Angelo Vivolo interview with AM970 host Joe Piscopo demanding Mayor Bill de Blasio stop discrimination and illegal cancellation of Columbus Day in New York City schools.

Mayor de Blasio’s education department today violated the civil rights of the tens of thousands of Italian American students in New York City. By canceling the celebration of one culture and substituting another, the mayor’s appointees have pitted group against group. They seek to spread the virus of hatred to destroy understanding and unity. These...