Portuguese American Journal

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. […]

Crisis: Portuguese committed to welcoming more refugees – Portugal

04 September 2015

Portuguese authorities said Thursday, September 3, that Portugal is ready to welcome more than the proposed 1,500 asylum seekers fleeing war conflict in the Middle East and Northern and Central Africa. In a press conference, Portuguese Minister for Regional Development Miguel Poiares Maduro said that “Portugal will participate in the effort, and we are ready […]

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Arte Institute: Rita Redshoes in concert in New York and Fall River – NY, NY

03 September 2015

The Arte Institute is presenting two concerts by Portuguese entertainer Rita Redshoes, taking place in New York City (Sept. 8) and Fall River, MA, (Sept.11). Although this is not the first time the Portuguese singer performs in the United States, it is the first time she is performing in New York and Fall River. In […]

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Submissions: Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing – NY,NY

03 September 2015

Independent publisher of international literature, Restless Books, has announced the first ’Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing’ award. Created by Mexican-American publisher, Ilan Stavans, the $10,000 cash prize is being offered to first-generation emerging American authors who address American identity in a global age. The annual prize will alternate between fiction and nonfiction, beginning […]

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Book: ‘Ronaldo’ The Obsession for Perfection – Editor’s Note

31 August 2015

Season after season, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove that he is one of football’s true greats. A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d’Or and the man whose astonishing goal scoring feats have fired much of Real Madrid’s recent success, he is driven by an insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year after […]

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Cable TV: HBO and NETFLIX coming to the Portuguese market soon – Portugal

31 August 2015

HBO will be launched in the Portuguese market on September 1. HBO Portugal will be introduced to the Portuguese market in partnership with NOS Lusomundo, a Portuguese integrated media corporation. HBO, the producer of the popular Game of Thrones series, is already available in Europe in partnership with Sky, with content distributed on Sky Atlantic. […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Music, Portugal, World

Crime Alert: Notorious conman on the run being sought – Portugal

31 August 2015

By Len Port, Contributor (*) In a strange twist in the tale of notorious conman Kenner Elias Jones, he is now being sought not by police but by his first wife who divorced him many years ago. Having been deported from Canada and the United States, Ken Jones has managed to outwit police forces across […]

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