Did you know that in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Italian immigrants were often legally and socially marginalized in ways that mirror the Black experience in America? 🇮🇹🇺🇸
From restrictive housing covenants to "No Italians Need Apply" job postings, the path to becoming "American" was paved with systemic barriers. On today’s episode, we explore:
• The roots of anti-Italian sentiment.
• The parallels between different marginalized groups in the U.S.
• How these historical exclusions shaped the landscape of our cities today.
Listen to the full conversation on all major platforms. Link in bio! 🎧
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