DETROIT (WXYZ) — Italian Heritage Month kicked off Wednesday with communities across the United States preparing to honor Italian heritage in America and the people who helped build this country.

Watch Evan Sery's video report: Italian Heritage Month celebrates Detroit's rich cultural legacy

Allegra Baistrocchi, consul of Italy in Detroit, is overseeing her final Italian Heritage Month celebration after four years of service. Her office is filled with countless city awards, proclamations, and certificates recognizing her work promoting Italian language, culture, and commerce.

"The part that we love the most is the promotion of Italian language, culture, and commerce, which is something I've really dedicated four years of my life to," Baistrocchi said. "I'm a fourth-generation diplom

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