The
Commission for Social Justice
The
Commission for Social Justice (CSJ) is the anti-defamation
arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA), the
biggest and oldest national organization for men and women
of Italian descent in the United States.
- The Medal of Honor exhibit: Italian American war
heroes The Una Storia Segreta exhibit (courtesy
American Italian Historical Association) on the
WWII internment of Italian Americans "Columbus: Fact vs. Fiction," a 12-page
booklet on Columbus's role in history The Sons of Italy Italian Festival Directory of
more than 300 festivals in 23 states How-to kit: "Start Italian in Your School"
"OSIA Italian Language Enrollment Report"
on the status of Italian studies in the United States
- Book marks, posters, pamphlets and brochures on
Italian Americans in many fields
- The CSJ conducts campaigns at both the community
and the national level that support cultural and social
issues of importance to Italian Americans. (Legislation,
commemorative stamps, Columbus Day/Heritage Month,
etc.)
To achieve its objectives, the CSJ engages in community
and government relations as well as in grassroots
campaigns and fund-raising efforts. However, given
its non-profit status, the CSJ cannot offer legal
advice or assistance in lawsuits.
- CSJ
Timeline (as PDF file - 20K)
Learn about positive
Italian American Newsmakers.
For more information, contact:
Commission for Social Justice
219 E St., NE
Washington, DC 20002
202/547-2900
csj@osia.org
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