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. […]

Fado: Ana Moura launching 2014 USA Tour at the Berklee Performance Center – Boston, MA

24 September 2014

Portuguese fado singer, Ana Moura, will open her 2014 United States tour with a concert at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA, on Friday, November 7, at 8:00pm, backed by Portuguese guitars. Moura, who has toured the United States before, will be also performing in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Arizona, and California. Before touring […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Featured, Heritage, Music, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Book: ‘The Day of Atonement: A Novel’ by David Liss – Editor’s Note

23 September 2014

The bestselling author of such novels as A Conspiracy of Paper and The Whiskey Rebels continues his masterly run of “atmospheric” (The Washington Post), “page-turning” (The Baltimore Sun), “tremendously smart” (Newsweek) historical thrillers. In The Day of Atonement, David Liss blends meticulous period detail with crackling adventure in the tale of one man’s quest for […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Entertainment, Featured, Portugal

Community: Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho guest at UMass Dartmouth and New Bedford Whaling Museum – Massachusetts

23 September 2014

Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho will address the public at the New Bedford Whaling Museum (September 24 at 6:00-7:00pm) and at the Portuguese Studies and Culture at UMass Dartmouth (September 25 at 5:30-7:30pm). Carvalho is a Portuguese former military and political leader who became one of the main figures of the Movement of the Captains (Movimento […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World

REDBIOS: Azores hosting the 12th East Atlantic Biosphere Reserve Network convention – UNESCO

22 September 2014

The Azores islands are hosting this week the 12th meeting of the East Atlantic Biosphere Reserve Network (REDBIOS) under the auspices of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The meeting, taking place September 22-26 on Faial, São Jorge, and Pico, will be attended by representatives from the World Network of Island and Coastal […]

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Posted in Azores, Corvo, Faial, Featured, Flores, Graciosa, Heritage, Organizations, People, Pico, São Jorge, World

Research: FLAD launches “2020 Science Prize” in collaboration with US scientists – Portugal

22 September 2014

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) has announced the launching of the “FLAD Science 2020 Prize”, worth €800,000, to be awarded to Portuguese scientists working collaboratively with research institutions in the United States dedicated to the study of basic and applied research projects in the human health sciences. According to FLAD’s executive president, Vasco Rato, “Portuguese […]

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Posted in Awards, Education, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Scholarships, World

Azores: Terra Nostra Garden Hotel voted Best Four Star Hotel – Portugal

21 September 2014

The Terra Nostra Garden Hotel, based on São Miguel island, Azores, was voted the “Best Four Star Hotel” in Portugal at the Publituris Portugal Travel Awards 2014 contest. Built in 1935 and recently renovated, the Terra Nostra Garden Hotel  is the most recognizable hotel of the Azores, nestled inside the volcanic complex of Furnas Valley. […]

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