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. […]

Azores Day: Azoreans celebrating self-rule and regional pride – June 9th

08 June 2014

This year the Azores Day will be celebrated on Monday June 9, a public holiday dedicated to the affirmation of Azorean self-rule as granted in the Portuguese Constitution following the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974. Established in 1980, as Dia da Região Autónoma dos Açores (Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores), the holiday […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Community, Corvo, Faial, Featured, Flores, Graciosa, Heritage, Organizations, People, Pico, Portugal, Santa Maria, São Jorge, Terceira

Community: Mineola celebrates Day of Portugal with historic pride parade – Long Island, NY

07 June 2014

For the first time in their over 100 year history on Long Island, the Portuguese community will have a parade in Mineola. On Sunday June 8th at 11am over 50 groups will ride on colorful floats and display their Portuguese pride. Long Island is home to almost 20,000 residents who are Portuguese or of Portuguese […]

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

Travel Alert: SATA Air Azores on strike June 18-28 – Azores

06 June 2014

The National Civil Aviation Workers Union (SINTAC) issued a SATA airline full scale strike notice effective from June 18 to June 28. The action was called in protest for “persistent illegalities” involving alleged retaliatory action by SATA against 15 workers who have changed union affiliations. Strikes were staged by SATA airline on April and May […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Travel, World

For sale: Foreign buyers account for 14% of property transactions in 1st quarter – Portugal

05 June 2014

An estimated 3,500 foreign citizens invested in property in Portugal in the first quarter of the year, representing some 14% of the total value of market transactions in this period, according to APEMIP, the Portuguese real estate agents’ association. The APEMIP figures released on Wednesday revealed that UK citizens represent 25% of the total, with […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Fado: Ramana Vieira a rising star in world music – Interview

05 June 2014

By Millicent Borges Accardi, Contributor (*) Ramana Vieira is a conservatory-trained singer who adds a new twist to traditional Portuguese Fado music, with an accent on instrumentation. Her successful 2010 album, “Lágrimas de Rainha” reached #43 on the world music radio charts. The Boston Globe calls Vieira, “one of the pioneers of a unique hybrid […]

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

Arts: Célia Bai Lambert exhibiting at the 2014 NYC Synchronicity – New York, NY

04 June 2014

The art of Célia Bai Lambert will be featured June 10 through July 1 at the New York City 2014 Synchronicity exhibit, promoted by the Agora Gallery. Born in Maputo, Mozambique, Célia Bai Lambert grew up in Portugal and currently lives in Switzerland. She has exhibited all around Europe as well as in the United […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Featured, Mozambique, Organizations, Painting, People, Portugal, World