Vin CaponigroOn Columbus & Our Italian AncestorsPaesani, there are no statues of Columbus in the land of our ancestors, Sud Italia — and for good reason. From the writing of those who…Jul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020
Vin CaponigroKitchen WitchI call my grandmother Noni — a fairly common misuse of the Italian word for grandparents, nonni — but her name is Maria Theresa Azzolina…May 2, 2019May 2, 2019
Vin CaponigroinExtra NewsfeedEnough Already with Christopher ColumbusTo my fellow Italian Americans,Sep 2, 20174Sep 2, 20174
Vin CaponigroinAthena TalksOn Fear and Insecurity in DubaiI just returned from Dubai, my second two-week trip to the United Arab Emirates in as many months, and I have never been more aware of my…May 31, 2017May 31, 2017
Vin CaponigroOne white woman’s conflicted feelings about the Women’s March, mostly because of white women.When news of the Women’s March on Washington was quickly followed by critiques(1) of it, I was immediately hesitant.Jan 22, 2017Jan 22, 2017
Vin CaponigroStop calling me a “Witch”Disgruntled with the state of inequality in our society and finding that protesting released only parts of my frustration, I, along with…Aug 5, 20161Aug 5, 20161