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“Portuguese Pride” Boosts Census Participation in the United States
The campaign to count Portuguese-Americans in the 2020 Census is getting an “overwhelmingly positive” response…
AICEP explores opportunities for Portuguese companies in Southern California
Los Angeles, USA, 06 Mar 2020 (Lusa) – AICEP – Agência para o Investimento e…
Joana Vasconcelos at Boston’s MassArt Art Museum Inauguration
The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM), Boston’s newest contemporary art museum will be inaugurating its new space…
Platform ‘Açorianos no Mundo’ presented in the US by Paulo Teves
The Azores Regional Director for the Communities travels to the United States of America from…
MAPS 50th Anniversary with Special Gala in April of 2020 – Event will Honor the Builders of the Organization
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020 with a series of initiatives, including a special Gala.
Devin Nunes’ Azorean Heritage “shapes the way he sees America” – author
Los Angeles, United States, Feb. 2, 2020 (Lusa) – The Azorean heritage of Devin Nunes,…
Dr. Edward Leitão Memorial Scholarship Fund to Award Scholarships to 5 Portuguese-Americans Pursuing Health Careers
This is a special year as we will be celebrating our 5th anniversary. We are thrilled with the number and excellence of our scholarship applicants,“ reported Dr. Santos-Martins.
Attleboro Priest Blocks Holy Ghost Feast
The Attleboro Portuguese community faces difficulties in organizing the traditional Holy Ghost Feast for 2020. Attleboro priest blocks Holy Ghost feast…
Proposals to encourage increased civic participation of Portuguese living abroad
The Council for the Portuguese Communities (CCP) presented a series of proposals to increase civic…
Teacher shortages affect expansion of Portuguese teaching in California
The shortage of teachers and the constraints of the department of education are affecting the expansion of Portuguese teaching in California,
The Radio that gives voice to a community
One of the oldest Portuguese radio programs in the USA, Radio Portugal Boston, has been…
U.S. Supreme Court begins hearings on “dreamer” protection law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday, arguments to make a decision on the…
MAPS Marks October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Series of Community Events
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is marking this year’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month…
Roberto Leal 1951-2019: A true ambassador of Portuguese music
The wake of Portuguese singer Roberto Leal, who died of cancer on Sunday, touched hundreds…
MAPS Raises More Than $42K on Second Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Senior Center
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) raised more than $42K at the second edition…