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Community | Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho remains on paid leave FLAD | Carlos Costa Neves appointed director of the Luso-American Development Foundation Book | Reduction in Force: Poems by Hugo dos Santos  Community | Portuguese diaspora entrepreneurs network to be created Debate | Portuguese lawmakers propose shift in gender identity laws
 

Community | Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho remains on paid leave – Los Angeles, CA

Alberto M. Carvalho, the Portuguese-American superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), remains on paid administrative leave following a federal investigation involving the nation’s second-largest school system.  The move comes after agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed search warrants at Carvalho’s residence and district offices in late February 2026, in […]

FLAD | Carlos Costa Neves appointed director of the Luso-American Development Foundation – Portugal

The Board of Trustees of Lisbon based, Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) appointed Dr. Carlos Henrique da Costa Neves, 72, to the Executive Board, chaired since January 15, 2026, by José Manuel Durão Barroso. Born in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores,  Costa Neves, 72, holds a degree in Law from the University of Lisbon. He has […]

Book | Reduction in Force: Poems by Hugo dos Santos  – Review

By Millicent Borges Accardi Born in Lisboa, Portugal, Hugo dos Santos was raised in New Jersey. An award-winning writer and translator, his books include a collection of short stories about Newark, Then, there (Spuyten Duyvil, 2019), his upcoming book, book A Reduction in Force (Bauhan Publishing, 2026), winner of the May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry […]

Community | Portuguese diaspora entrepreneurs network to be created – Portugal

The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, has expressed his intention to foster the creation of an economic community that connects Portuguese citizens and their descendants worldwide, aiming to strengthen ties between the diaspora and Portugal’s economy. His proposal centers on leveraging the global Portuguese diaspora, estimated at more than five million people, […]

Debate | Portuguese lawmakers propose shift in gender identity laws – Portugal

Portugal’s parliament has voted in a preliminary session to advance three controversial bills that would significantly alter the country’s gender identity framework, marking a potential shift away from one of Europe’s most progressive legal models.  The proposals, backed by center-right and right-wing parties including the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Chega, and CDS-PP, would move forward […]

Book: Portuguese-American Poetry – By Gávea-Brown – Review

18 June 2013

By Kathi Stafford, Contributor (*)  The Gávea-Brown Book of Portuguese-American Poetry, edited by Alice R. Clemente and George Monteiro, is a remarkable collection of poetic offerings. This publication brings together representative work of twenty-four fine Portuguese-American poets.  The volume covers a significant span of time, beginning with the poetry of Emma Lazarus (1849-1887), and continuing through living authors who have made significant contributions to […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, People, Portugal

Pilgrimage: Holocaust survivors honoring Aristides de Sousa Mendes – Portugal

18 June 2013

A group of survivors of World War II, saved by Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Consul of Portugal in Bordeaux, France, during the War, will meet Thursday, June 20, at the house that belonged to the diplomat, in Cabanas de Viriato, Carregal do Sal, mainland Portugal. The group, accompanied by family members, will start a five-day […]

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Posted in Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Opinion: Porto book fair canceled after nearly a century – Portugal

17 June 2013

By Millicent Borges Accardi, Contributor (*)  Book Fairs are special events in Portugal, attracting local fans and writers as well as international visitors. Plus, they generate revenue and a renewed interest in literature. They are important meeting grounds for ideas, opinions, and personal connections between artists and writers and also between writers and readers. This year […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal

Terceira: US Congress voted opposing limiting military presence in Lajes – Washington, DC

17 June 2013

On Friday, June 14, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed a bill which includes a limitation in reducing U.S. military presence at the Lajes Air Field, on Terceira, Azores. The bill now moves for a vote in the Senate. The bill, HR 1960: The National Defense Authorization Act for FY14 , passed through […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Arts: Surrealist Santiago Ribeiro exhibiting in Dallas –Texas

16 June 2013

Portuguese Surrealist painter, Santiago Ribeiro, is participating in the Fantastic Realism international collective exhibit at the LuminArte Gallery, running through June 29, in Dallas, Texas. The Fantastic Realism exhibit captivates provocative and imaginative artworks in a variety of media from local and international artist. Participating artists include Katrin Alvarez, Shahla Rosa, Magi Calhoun, Chema Gil, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Featured, People, Portugal, World

Community: Katy Perry graces VOGUE cover – Fashion

16 June 2013

Katy Perry twitted her fans Friday directing her followers to Vogue magazine: ‘I see you @voguemagazine July cover! http://instagram.com/p/aisdhev-R_/ Go to http://j.mp/11el1ZM for the full cover! #KatyPerryJulyVogue,’ she wrote.  Vogue  also teased  Katy’s fans with an announcement stating, “leaving pop novelty and broken hearts behind her, Katy Perry has grown into her formidable talent.”  The […]

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