Portuguese in America
This is a space dedicated to the Portuguese-American community, where we showcase the Portuguese descendants spread across the United States and the irreplaceable work they do for the community and in promoting Portugal. We want to highlight this work and help to strengthen the bonds that unite us.
If you know of any initiatives or members of the community contact FLAD.
Applications Open: FLAD Legislative Internships 2025
Young people of Portuguese ancestry, with ages between 18 and 25 will be given the…
FLAD Legislative Internships 2024: eight internship positions in the office of Portuguese American elected officials
Portuguese Americans with ages 18 to 25, will have the opportunity to work closely…
Research: There are 1.3 million Portuguese-descendants and immigrants in the U.S.
A study developed at the request of FLAD by ICS, shows a community dispersing to…
Open Call: FLAD Legislative Internships for Portuguese-Americans
Internships for Portuguese-Americans aged 18 to 25 who want first-hand experience…
FLAD creates a space dedicated to the elected officials of Portuguese descent
From Hawaii to New York, there are many Portuguese-Americans that have been elected…
Joseph I. Castro: FLAD and the California State University, Fresno
Joseph I. Castro, President of Fresno State, on the importance of Portuguese…
Jorge Morais and Carlos Felix: 45 years of WJFD radio
The Portuguese radio station WJFD, based in Massachusetts, USA, celebrates more…
FLAD and Açoriano Oriental launch newsletter in English
A newsletter that will allow us to reach all generations of the Portuguese-American…
Elected Officials of Portuguese Descent
Together in the fight against COVID-19
Diniz Borges: The Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute during the pandemic
Diniz Borges, Portuguese-American from the Azores and director of the Portuguese…
Sweet Potato King: A.V. Thomas Produce and COVID-19
Manuel Eduardo Vieira, Portuguese-American from Pico Island, Azores, explains how…
Portuguese Kids: How to maintain “juízo” in pandemic times
Laughing is the best medicine, and our Portuguese Kids know how to treat us. See…
Paulo Pereira: COVID-19 in Mineola, New York
Paulo Pereira, Portuguese-American and Deputy Mayor of Mineola, New York, explains…
Linda Vieira: Luso-American Financial during the pandemic
Linda Vieira, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Luso-American Financial,…
Richard Machado: COVID-19 and Agrian
Richard Machado, President and Co-Founder of Agrian, explains the different…
Maria Hortencia Silveira: COVID-19 in the State of California
Maria Hortencia Silveira, a Portuguese-American immigrant in California, tells us…
Jesse MacLachlan, our representative in Connecticut
Jesse MacLachlan, member of the Connecticut House of Representatives since 2014,…