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Boston Athletic Association snubs Italian-Americans.

Columbus Statue in Boston's North End.

Columbus Statue in Boston's North End.Photo: Jim Polito

Poor Lawrence Brignolia is rolling over in his grave. The Italian-American won the Boston Marathon in 1899 with a time of 2:54:38. In 2000, he was elected to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. That's quite an honor for a horse shoeing son of Italian immigrants, but there is no honor for Italian Americans at this year's Boston Marathon. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the Boston Athletic Association to postpone this year's marathon until Monday, October 11th, Columbus Day. It made sense, the race is typically held on Patriot's Day. Many Italian Americans were prepared to celebrate the race and remember runners like Lawrence Brignolia and all others of Italian descent who have made great contributions to America. Those plans were dashed when a group of American Indians complained about the race being held on "Indigenous Peoples' Day" and the Boston Athletic Association promptly apologized for the slight. Where is the apology to Italian Americans for ignoring their federal holiday? Brian Patacchiola and the Italian American Alliance are also waiting for an apology. Read their letter below and listen to the podcast for more on why Columbus is worthy of honor.

Italian American Alliance Response Letter to Boston Athletic Assn Indigenous Peoples Day Apology

Italian American Alliance Response Letter to Boston Athletic Association Indigenous Peoples Day Apology.Photo: Brian Patacchiola


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