hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 404: May Voices One Community with Gaitley Stevenson Mathews and guest Marisa Gambino on hmTv
In Episode 404 of Many Voices, One Community on hmTv, host Gaitley Stevenson-Matthews sits down with community leader Marisa Gambino, President of Logia Glen Cove, for a heartfelt conversation about immigration, identity, and the power of belonging. Marisa shares her journey from Italy to Long Island at nine and a half years old, the challenges of adapting to a new language and culture, and the pride her family felt in becoming American while holding tight to their Italian heritage.
Together, they explore the mission and history of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America and Logia Glen Cove, including its roots in supporting immigrants and confronting discrimination. The episode also tackles stereotypes head-on through a candid discussion about prejudice encountered in the community and why speaking up matters. The conversation closes with uplifting examples of service and education, from scholarships and food drives to engaging students during Italian Heritage Month, plus a powerful reminder of the shared responsibility to stand against hate in all its forms.