July 28, 2025

How Sicilians defied the Mafia with Addiopizzo

How Sicilians defied the Mafia with Addiopizzo
How Sicilians defied the Mafia with Addiopizzo
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY
How Sicilians defied the Mafia with Addiopizzo
The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – In Palermo, I witness how Sicilians defy the Mafia through Addiopizzo, a grassroots movement uniting citizens and businesses to reject pizzo extortion. Walking the streets with Linda Vetrano, I see shops proudly declaring themselves Mafia-free, proof that courage and collective action transform one of Europe’s most notorious cities into a thriving, welcoming destination...