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. […]

Community | 2024 PALCUS Leadership Awards Gala – Cambridge, MA

07 October 2024

Several distinguished personalities, with ties to the Portuguese American community, will be honored at the 26th Leadership Awards Gala promoted by the Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States (PALCUS). The event will be held on October 11 and 12 at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. State Senators Marc Pacheco and Michael Rodrigues will […]

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Community | Online training for philharmonic bands in the United States and Canada – Azores

07 October 2024

Members of the philharmonic bands of the Azorean communities in the United States and Canada will have the opportunity to participate in the Online Training for Musicians from North American Philharmonic Bands. This initiative is organized by the Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for the Communities. Scheduled for October 19, starting […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Music, Organizations

World News | Portugal remains one of the most peaceful countries in the world – Global Peace Index

06 October 2024

Portugal, considered one of the safest countries to live in, is ranked 7th most peaceful in the world according to the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) which assesses the peacefulness of countries based on societal safety, conflict, and militarization. Indeed, according to GPI, Portugal has been among the top 10 safest most peaceful countries since […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, Portugal, Travel, World

Opinion | Fátima Prayers for Peace – Len Port

06 October 2024

With wars raging in the Middle East, Ukraine and other regions, pilgrims at the Fátima Sanctuary in central Portugal are praying for world peace. By the end of August this year around 3.8 million pilgrims had visited the Sanctuary and taken part in at least one congregation devoted to prayers for peace. This number is […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Religion, World

Community | Young diaspora leaders discovering their cultural roots – Azores

05 October 2024

A group of 11 young community leaders from the Azorean diaspora will visit the Azores from October 6 to 13, traveling to the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, and São Jorge. This initiative, organized by the Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Communities, in partnership with the Casas dos Açores, aims to […]

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

Book | The Fátima Phenomenon – Divine Grace, Delusion or Pious Fraud? | Len Port | Editor’s Note

05 October 2024

This is probably the most comprehensive and wide-ranging book ever published on the visions and miracles reported from central Portugal 95 years ago. It delves deeply into one of Christendom’s most fascinating and controversial mysteries. Of the many books published about Fátima, nearly all have been written from a purely religious standpoint. This one is […]

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