Posts Tagged ‘Portuguese’
10 Reasons why Portugal will have the most immigration from the US in 2025
byLamares, Capela & Associados – published in PALCUS 10 Reasons Why Portugal Will Be the Country with the Most Immigration from the U.S. in 2025 With Donald Trump’s election and the political landscape of the United States in 2025, many Americans are reconsidering where they want to live. Portugal, known for its mild climate, safety,…
Read MoreCape Verdean Museum highlights Jewish heritage on the island – Jewish Rhode Island
by Robert Isenberg, Jewish Rhode Island At first, you may wonder: Why is there a Jewish-themed exhibit in the Cape Verdean Museum? Where did these folded talitot come from? What is the story behind this printed Haggadah, from a Jewish-Cape Verdean seder in 2012? Can there really be an entire book called “The Jews of…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: June is Portuguese Heritage Month, RI Day of Portugal, PALCUS
In Rhode Island, Day of Portugal has been celebrated since 1978 marking 2024 our 47th Year. Each second Saturday and Sunday in June, RI Day of Portugal brings on a Festival with entertainment of musical artists from our community and Portugal, Portuguese food, traditional folklore, and a parade. The “Day of Portugal” is a holiday…
Read MoreTradição! Portugal’s passionate about it’s symbol
Last year a new government party took power in Portugal. One of the first things the party leadership did was to switch up the country’s logo. Going from a “coat of arms” to a more modern, stylized, logo of graphic symbols… However! Elections have consequences, and this year another party took control – and –…
Read MoreCall for records for new Rhode Island Portuguese American Archives at Rhode Island College
Marie Fraley, co-founder and former director of the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at Rhode Island College and former managing director of the Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States, has donated $25,000 to the college to establish the Joseph George Ray Portuguese American Archives Endowed Fund. Administered by the Rhode Island…
Read MoreRename India Street to honor Portuguese heritage and contributions to RI
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Read MorePALCUS congratulates Portuguese Americans elected to office in Rhode Island
Each year, the Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States Inc. (PALCUS) congratulates the Portuguese Americans who were elected or re-elected to public office in the recent national elections. From California to Massachusetts to Florida, the Portuguese community gained more representation at all levels of government from U.S Congress to local seats. They also want…
Read MoreCicilline-Whitehouse bill passes House 3rd time supporting U.S. Portuguese relations
On December 8th, as part of the annual defense spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023, the House – for the third time this Congress – passed the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success (AMIGOS) Act, which was introduced by Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will extend…
Read MoreUPDATED: The Day of Portugal events begin in Rhode Island, Fall River, New Bedford
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 20226:00 PMGovernor McKee will give remarks at the Rhode Island Day of Portugal State House ceremony.Location: Rhode Island State House Governor’s State Room _____ The Day of Portugal flag raising ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 5th at 11am at the Portuguese Discovery Monument at Brenton Point State Park, Ocean Drive in…
Read MoreCape Verdean Museum moving to Pawtucket – into a home long in need of new life
The Cape Verdean Museum identifies as the only museum solely dedicated to celebrating the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdean Americans. The museum has been visited by many Cape Verdean government officials including President Pedro Verona Pires, First Lady Adelcia Pires, Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves and Cape Verde’s Ambassador to the United…
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