Portuguese American Journal

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1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award
 

1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores 

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection.  The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants – Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to accelerate efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, targeting cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship is considered one of the most secure legal statuses in the United States. Therefore, the overall impact of such measures is likely […]

Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award – New York, NY

Portuguese writer João Pedro Vala has been awarded a prestigious PEN/O. Henry Award for his short story “Inês,” a recognition widely regarded as one of the highest honors in English-language short fiction. The first Portuguese author to receive that distinction, his short story ‘Inês’ was selected for inclusion in the PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories anthology. […]

June 10: Day of Portugal to be celebrated formally in Ponta Delgada and Boston – Portugal

27 February 2018

The President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has announced on the Presidency website that the Day of Portugal will be officially celebrated, on June 10, in the Azores and the United States. “These celebrations will take place in Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, and in Boston, in the United States of America,” the announcement […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, São Miguel

Community: 2018 Portuguese American Youth Conference – NYPALC, NY

27 February 2018

The New York Portuguese American Leadership Conference (NYPALC) is holding the third New York State Portuguese American Youth Conference on March 3, 2018. This year, the event is being hosted at the Portuguese American Cultural Center of the Tarrytowns, 145 W. Franklin St., Tarrytown, NY. The Youth Conference is an event which, not only has […]

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Posted in Community, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People

Community: Strengthening partnerships with Portugal and the Lusophone world – UMass Dartmouth, MA

23 February 2018

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor, Robert E. Johnson, visited this week the Catholic University and the Camões Institute in Lisbon, to strengthen partnerships with the Portuguese-American community, Portugal and the Lusophone world. Chancellor Johnson has launched a coordinated effort to strengthen the university’s partnership with the region’s Portuguese-American community and the global Lusophone diaspora. The […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Travel: Summer study in Lisbon open to all university majors – UMass Lowell, MA

22 February 2018

The Saab Center for Portuguese Studies, at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, is sponsoring the 2018 immersive summer study in Lisbon, Portugal, open to all university majors. Application deadline is March 15, 2018. Financial aid may be applicable. Scholarships are available to qualifying students up to $2,500. Participants will enjoy four weeks (June 2-30, 2018) […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, Scholarships, Travel, World

Parliament: Pets allowed in restaurants and other commercial establishments – Portugal

21 February 2018

The Portuguese Parliament has approved unanimously a new law permitting pets to accompany their owners into commercial establishments, including shops and restaurants. Effective in May, the law allows pets to enter commercial spaces, properly marked as pet-friendly, when accompanied by their owners. The law requires that pets must be secured with a short leash and […]

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Named: Augustina Bessa-Luís and Manuel Alegre for Nobel Prize – Portugal

15 February 2018

By Cristina Ogden Portuguese writers Augustina Bessa-Luís and Manuel Alegre are possible candidates for nominations at this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. The writers’ names have been put forth after a vote by members of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences. The Classe de Letras da Academia de Ciências de Lisboa was invited by The Swedish […]

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