The Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition (“IAOVC”) has denounced A&E’s latest and most disgraceful “reality” series to date: “The Godfather of Pittsburgh,” and called on the show’s sponsors to cease and desist their sponsorship.  Dr. Manny Alfano, President and Founder of IAOVC stated emphatically: “This show is a disgrace and insult to all Italian Americans.  It perpetuates a negative stereotype to the worst degree possible.”  He further stated “The show is without merit or any redeeming qualities; it does not represent the millions of law abiding, decent Americans of Italian descent who have every right to be proud of a rich cultural heritage and the many contributions their families have made to this country.” 

​FAIRFIELD, NJ — UNICO National, the nation’s largest Italian American service and charitable organization, has joined the Italian American ONE VOICE COALTION in publicly denouncing the recent comments made by Chuck Todd, host of NBC’s “Meet the Press.”