Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

Featured Stories
Faith May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally 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
 

Faith & Tradition | Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns May 8 – Azores

The Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns to the city of Ponta Delgada from May 8 to May 14, 2026, with the main procession scheduled for Sunday, May 10, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Considered the largest religious celebration in the Azores and among the most significant Catholic festivities in Portugal, the celebrations […]

May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally – Portugal 

World Portuguese Language Day [Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa] is being celebrated today across the globe, recognizing the cultural, historical, and geopolitical importance of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.  The day is celebrated by cultural and academic initiatives in approximately 50 countries, including conferences, literary events, exhibitions, and educational programs, from Lisbon […]

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 […]

Tom Hanks to address Yale graduating class – People

11 May 2011

Tom Hanks has accepted the invitation to attend Yale University’s graduation ceremony as the guest speaker. He told Oprah Winfrey that he is honored to address the Class Day celebrations scheduled for May 22, the day before Yale’s 310th commencement. He said, “It’s pretty cool, it’s a big responsibility. I’m scribbling down notes, seeing what’s […]

Read the full story

Posted in Azores, Heritage, People

“Os Homens da Luta” competing tonight – Eurovision

10 May 2011

The Portuguese grass-roots musical troupe “Os Homens da Luta” — The Men of the Struggle — are competing tonight (Tuesday) as finalists with 19 others countries for the semi-final 2011 Eurovision Song Contest, in Dusseldorf, Germany. The troupe won the Eurovison nomination in Portugal in March with their song  ” A Luta é Alegria” — […]

Read the full story

Posted in Entertainment, Music, Politics

Portugal files criminal inquiry into rating agencies – bailout

10 May 2011

Portugal’s Attorney General announced Tuesday that a criminal inquiry was filed against the international credit-rating agencies — Moddy’s Investors, Standard & Poors Corp., and Fitch Ratings.  The complaint claims the three international rating agencies have caused severe financial losses to Portugal and demands to know whether they are profiting from the ratings and if competition rules are […]

Read the full story

Posted in Featured, Politics, World

Portuguese MBAs best among the best – Financial Times

10 May 2011

Three Portuguese universities were ranked by the Financial Times among the top business schools in the world — the School of Economics and Business at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (45th); the School of Economics and Management at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (64th); and the School of Business and Management at the Universidade do Porto […]

Read the full story

Posted in Education, Featured

Vinho Verde with Mark Oldman – video

10 May 2011

Vinho Verde meaning “green wine” is a Portuguese wine produced by small growers — more than 30, 000 —  from the Minho region of Northern Portugal. Vinho Verde, which is defined by its aroma, lightness and freshness rather than color, can present itself in many varieties, from golden light  to rose or dark red. These wines […]

Read the full story

Posted in Food & Wine, Life Style

Beth Santos’ gift is changing children’s lives – People

09 May 2011

By Carolina Matos, Editor — Beth Santos, 25 years old, was born in Hartford, CT, from Portuguese immigrant parents originally from Ribatejo, mainland Portugal. Although most of her family still lives in Hartford, she grew up in Durham, NH, where she graduated from Oyster River High School in 2004. In 2008, she graduated from Wellesley […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community, Education, Interviews, People, Travel