The Sicilian neighborhood of East Harlem was one of the largest Sicilian communities in America, yet its story is often overshadowed by the more famous Little Italy downtown. Entire streets were built by families from Palermo, Messina, and Catania who created their own churches, traditions, and festivals to survive in a city that didn’t always welcome them. Italian American history Italian American identity Italian immigration to America Forgotten American history Immigrant discrimination in Ame