Tuesdays, February 17-24, 2015, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
Survey the various ways Italians adapted to American life in the early 20th century.
Learn what spurred Italian immigration to the U.S. and why those immigrants faced discrimination.
Consider if the specter of organized crime may always plague Italian Americans, despite assimilation.
Examine the second generation’s entry into the labor movement, politics, sports and entertainment.
