Portuguese American Journal

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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 Space | Portugal launches satellites honoring national literary figures
 

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. […]

Space | Portugal launches satellites honoring national literary figures – Santa Barbara, CA

Portugal successfully launched six satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, US. The mission reinforces Portugal’s growing role in the global space economy, while also strengthening strategic, scientific, and economic links across the Atlantic. Among the satellites are four named after some of the nation’s most celebrated literary figures […]

George Mendes winner Best New Chefs 2011 – People

09 April 2011

Portuguese American Chef George Mendes is among the winners of the 23rd Annual Food & Wine Best New Chefs Award, announced April 5 by Food & Wine magazine, at the Bohemian National Hall in New York City. The award recognizes chefs with a distinctive culinary style and exceptional vision. Best New Chefs are chosen after […]

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Sky Ferreira releases “99Tears” – People

08 April 2011

Portuguese American performer Sky Ferreira,19 years old, is definitely a star on the rise. Song writer, model and actress, Ferreira has just released “99 Tears” — her new lyric video — and her new EP “As If!” on iTunes. About her multi-ethnic identity she recently revealed “My dad is Brazilian and Portuguese and my mom […]

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Portuguese to strike against harsher measures – update

08 April 2011

Portuguese labor unions are calling for a general strike for May 6, to protest the waves of government deeper cuts in benefits for the public sector. Workers are also against new austerity measures to be implemented after the June 5 elections. Deeper cuts in the public sector are expected as outgoing Socialist government will continue to […]

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Posted in Politics, World

2011 PALCUS Leadership Award – PAPS

08 April 2011

The Executive Committee for the Portuguese American Post-Graduate Society (PAPS) announced that the organization was distinguished with the PALCUS 2011 Leadership Award for an Outstanding Organization. PALCUS Chairman Fernando G. Rosa stated that “PAPS has demonstrated leadership on a national level that strengthens relationships between Portuguese post-graduate students in North America and American society while maintaining […]

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Posted in Awards, Community, Organizations

10th International Azores & Back Race 2011 – Sail

08 April 2011

Around 60 yachts from 10 different countries will compete at the 10th International Azores & Back Race (AZAB).  The race is organized by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in Falmouth and Club Naval in Ponta Delgada, Azores. The event sponsored by Red Ensign will leave Falmouth, in Cornwall UK, on June 4, 2011. The race […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Sports, World

University of the Azores hosting EcoMod2011 – Conference

08 April 2011

The EcoMod 2011 conference, sponsored by the international  EcoMod’s Modeling School, will take place at the University of the Azores from June 29 to July 1. Mário Fortuna, Gualter Couto and Pedro Pimentel are the local organizing committee. The goal of the conference is to promote the exchange of ideas among economists conducting quantitative analysis for […]

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Posted in Azores, Conferences, Education, Featured, World