THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY


How Sicilians defied the Mafia with Addiopizzo

July 28, 2025

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...