My dad shares his Italian-American family story

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For the first time ever, I sit down to interview my dad about his family's Italian-American heritage. My dad candidly shares his personal experiences, including painful moments during the process of becoming "seen" as an American. I ask him about the mafia, why we didn't learn to speak Italian, his reaction to the phrase "White privilege" and his thoughts on the court cases I've been discussing on the channel (he's an attorney!) and why he loves America. Come sit down with us and hang out:)
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16 авг 2023

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@RayPointerChannel

I experienced this, too. Isn't it ironic that the people "mocking" our skin tone are the very ones who try to get a tan?

@smacksmack5976

I grew up in Bay Ridge Brooklyn.I wasn’t aware of prejudice against southern Italians,since we were the majority.

@rhondalight70

Your daddy is a handsome man and a good storyteller, thanks for interviewing him, hug him close, I lost my dad soon to be 4 years ago and it's a hurt that never quite goes away.

@clairecooke6268

What a lovely solid guy your Dad is, Danielle 😌 My Dad passed at 53 when I was 28. Treasure your Dad 🙏

@nikkismustanggt

I had a similar experience as an Italian American growing up in the south in the 1980s and 90s. It's nice to see someone recognize this stuff did happen to people. Great content!

@lauramartin-bk9nr

Dad has a great personality and his humanity and kindness comes through in the video.

@shrondabaylor

This was very interesting to listen to your dad give us a peak into some of his expierence(s) as a young Italian-American growing up in the USA. As a African-American women, I too share the same love for America even though we've have (still) experiencing struggles (not just to us but also within us) just due to our "skin color". As your father stated at the end, the foundations of America were designed for US to work at "becoming" a more perfect union - for all. We have the ingredients, we must be brave enough to tear through the fear (of not knowing one another) and Bake the Cake! Cake is good!!!!

@genehammond7239

😊👍👍This country needs more great dad's like yours , you're very lucky to have him !!!

@kyndallpwilson1

It’s so cool to see how careful he is to protect her feelings while describing the slurs his family endured.

@Tom-gv5zh

Thank you for this interview, great info. I’m a 70 year old light skinned Mexican American, born in Texas, but raised in California and we experienced a lot of what you’re father did, also I believe because of our tan colored skin. Oh I love Italian food too.

@Truthseeker7771000

You guys transparency is very refreshing

@anacastriota7573

It was a very engaging interview, congratulations! I am a southern Italian (the distinction between north and south is very important for us Southerners and northerners). The south of Italy's population (and Sicilian) has an ethnic heritage that is Arabic, Norman, Greek, Albanian, French and Spanish due to the several invasions during history. During the Roman period, the South of Italy was predominantly Greek, and they would also speak Latin but the South was known as 'Magna Grecia'. Generally, we Southerners are darker skinned compared to the Northerners. Most of the Italians that migrated to the US were of Southerner origins. Remember a great Italian-American of Southerner origin who was mayor of New York and, later, senator Fiorello La Guardia.

@blakjak38

They mocked his skin color. Now they’re spending millions of dollars a year trying to get a tan. People are so fickle.

@georgelee9099

These conversations are so important. I did this with my nonno before he passed away. His memories are my most prized

@marthamurphy7940

Your father is wonderful. He's the kind of person who created America. I wish everybody could hear him talk about America. He really gets it.

@toyintoy

I always loved Italians, they treat me so nice ❤. From NYC to actual Italy 😊. Im a Jamaican by the way 1 love. I enjoy this channel

@dr.tomgio6694

Your bisnonno's choice of being a tailor - "sarto" in Italian - had a cultural significance in Southern Italian society. The reason this group of tradesmen was respected is because they were derived from the lower classes and yet had direct, personal contact with the "signoria" - rich merchants, military, aristocrats, Nobility, and Royalty. Also, the sarto saw himself as a stepping-stone to providing formal educations for his children, which was the highest ambition for the opportunity in Italy at that time. It makes sense that your father's uncles became professionals. Your father's experiences reflect my own, having been born in 1955 in South Philadelphia and raised there and in Southern New Jersey during the sixties and seventies. All of my grandparents were immigrants from Mezzogiorno but both of my parents were American-born. Interesting interview! Brava!

@peytonweb

I just have to say, your family on both sides are SO good looking! I really envy your skin tones & bone structure. Both your parents are very attractive, as well as your grandma & Lola! You are so fortunate to have such an interesting family story, & I can't imagine how PROUD you must be that they all overcame so much adversity, & now can enjoy their success & also have fun finding all of your roots!!😍🤗🤩 P.S. I just can't help myself...your dad is soooo handsome!!!😂😂😂