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		<title>Dia De Portugal 2013</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plan on attending and enjoying this great family event, “Dia De Portugal 2013”! Date: Saturday, June 8th 2013 at 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Location: History Park 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA  95112 (for GPS purposes use 635 Phelan) Admission: FREE! City parking is available for $6 About Dia De Portugal 2013 in San Jose... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/05/dia-de-portugal-2013/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2583" alt="dia de portugal" src="http://portuguesebooks.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dia-de-portugal-300x130.png" width="300" height="130" /><strong>Plan on attending and enjoying this great family event, <em>“Dia De Portugal 2013”</em>!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, June 8th 2013 at 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> History Park 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA  95112 (for GPS purposes use 635 Phelan)</p>
<p><strong>Admission: FREE!</strong></p>
<p>City parking is available for $6</p>
<p><strong><i>About Dia De Portugal 2013 in San Jose</i></strong></p>
<p>Join the Portuguese Heritage Society of California for a full day of entertainment, music, food, art and even a little Euro Soccer!</p>
<p>In June, Americans of Portuguese heritage join together with others throughout the world in a celebration of Portuguese culture – Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas. On the second Saturday of the month, the Portuguese Heritage Society of California hosts its Dia de Portugal Festival. Enjoy a day of entertainment, savor a variety of Portuguese foods and watch a traditional Portuguese parade – there’s enjoyment for the entire family. It all takes place at History Park San Jose, location of the Portuguese Historical Museum.</p>
<p><em>– Information Courtesy of <a href="http://historysanjose.org/wp" target="_blank">History/San Jose</a></em></p>
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		<title>Power of the Spirit &#8211;  Named Finalist &#8220;Best Nonfiction, Multi-Author Publication of 2013&#8243;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California, is a finalist in the 15th. Annual International Latino Book Awards, the largest awards in the USA celebrating achievements in Latino literature. The International Latino Book Awards, allowed this year, for the first time, entries from Portuguese authors in either English... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/04/power-of-the-spirit-awarded-best-nonfiction-multi-author-publication-of-2013/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California</em>,</strong> is a finalist in the 15th. Annual International Latino Book Awards, the largest awards in the USA celebrating achievements in Latino literature.</p>
<p>The International Latino Book Awards, allowed this year, for the first time, entries from Portuguese authors in either English or Portuguese language. The award recognizes <strong>Power of the Spirit</strong> as a finalist in the category of Best Non-Fiction &#8211; Multi-Author. The awards ceremony will be held the evening of May 30, 2013, at the Instituto Cervantes in New York City. This year, the awards are sponsored by Libros Publishing; Scholastic; the University of Arizona Press and Arte Publico Press.</p>
<p>Each year the <em>International Latino Book Awards</em> are held during <em>Book Expo America, </em>the largest publishing trade show in the USA. Last year the Awards honored 148 publishers and authors.</p>
<p>All finalists&#8217; books will be displayed at a BookExpo booth. This event is attended by thousands of booksellers and the display is designed to help expose the winning titles to these booksellers. This year each individual finalist author and publisher will be filmed in an interview. These videos will be used to help promote the winning titles. There will be a special limited edition surprise gift for all finalists.</p>
<p>We congratulate the authors: Joe Machado, José Rodrigues and Ferreira Moreno, as well as all contributor volunteers who worked so hard on this project. We also thank our volunteer members who are sacrificing their personal time, working with parishes and at social events to make <strong>Power of the Spirit </strong> known throughout California.</p>
<p>To learn more about PHPC and how to acquire <strong>Power of the Spirit, </strong>please visit us at: <a href="http://www.PortugueseBooks.Org">www.PortugueseBooks.Org</a> in addition, don&#8217;t forget to  <strong>LIKE US</strong> on Facebook at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PortugueseHeritagePublications">https://www.facebook.com/PortugueseHeritagePublications</a></p>
<p>Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization, created to research, preserve and disseminate vanishing memories and current relevant events about the Portuguese presence in California, for educational purposes.</p>
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		<title>Five Wounds Church Welcomes &#8220;Power of the Spirit&#8221; Book</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Five Wounds Parish of San Jose and Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, invite the San Jose community to participate in a brief presentation of the book Power of the Spirit – A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California, Saturday April 27, at the 6pm mass and on Sunday April 28, at... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/04/five-wounds-church-welcomes-power-of-the-spirit-book/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Five Wounds Parish of San Jose and Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, invite the San Jose community to participate in a brief presentation of the book <em>Power of the Spirit – A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California</em>, Saturday April 27, at the 6pm mass and on Sunday April 28, at the 8am, 10:30am and 5:30pm masses. Representatives from Portuguese Heritage Publications will be on hand to answer your questions, they will also have books available for sale for those interested &#8211; A great Mother&#8217;s Day gift indeed!</p>
<p>It took over 4 years to compile the history of the many churches the Portuguese built throughout California, from Immaculate Conception in Hawkinsville, to Saint Agnes, in San Diego, as well as the many churches in which they played a major role in its construction and parish leadership. The <em>Power of the Spirit</em> project involved 3 authors and over 30 volunteer researchers and contributors.<img class="alignright" style="width: 158px; height: 203px;" alt="Five Wounds Portuguese National Church" src="http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/56612502.jpg" width="348" height="203" /></p>
<p>In addition to the history of these 40 churches, the book includes short biographies of over 110 members of the Portuguese-American clergy who guided the spiritual lives of our communities for the last 150 years.</p>
<p>This is a book that you will forever be proud to own and gladly share with your family and friends, for it encapsulates 150 years of the history of our forefathers’ ”Powerful Spirit”.</p>
<p>For more information about Portuguese Heritage Publications of California and more details about the book <em>Power of the Spirit,</em> please visit:<strong> www.PortugueseBooks.Org</strong>, and “Like Us” on Facebook: <strong>https://www.facebook.com/PortugueseHeritagePublications</strong></p>
<p>Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization, created to research, preserve and disseminate vanishing memories and current relevant events about the Portuguese presence in California, for educational purposes.</p>
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		<title>Gilroy Community Welcomes &#8220;Power of the Spirit&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members of the Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, will be on hand during the IFEDS &#8211; Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo (Gilroy) Holy Ghost Festa, on May 4th and 5th. They will answer questions about the recently released book: Power of the Spirit - A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California. It took over... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/04/power-of-the-spirit-book-presentation-in-gilroy/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Members of the Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, will be on hand during the IFEDS &#8211; Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo (Gilroy) Holy Ghost Festa, on May 4th and 5th. They will answer questions about the recently released book: <strong><em>Power</em> <em>of the Spirit</em> <em>- A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California</em></strong>.</p>
<p>It took over 4 years to compile the history of the many churches the Portuguese built throughout California, from Immaculate Conception in Hawkinsville, to Saint Agnes, in San Diego,  as well as the many churches in which they played a major role in its construction and parish leadership. <em><strong>The Power of the Spirit</strong> </em>project involved 3 authors and over 30 volunteer researchers and contributors.</p>
<p>In addition to the history of these 40 churches spread throughout California, the book includes short biographies of over 110 members of the Portuguese-American clergy who guided the spiritual lives of our communities for the last 150 years.</p>
<p>This is a book that you will forever be proud to own and gladly share with your family and friends, for it encapsulates 150 years of the history of our forefathers&#8217;  &#8221;Powerful Spirit&#8221; &#8211;  A wonderful Mother&#8217;s Day gift!</p>
<p>For more information about Portuguese Heritage Publications of California and more details about the book <em><strong>Power of the</strong> <strong>Spirit</strong></em>, please visit: <a href="http://www.PortugueseBooks.Org">www.PortugueseBooks.Org</a>, and &#8220;Like Us&#8221; on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PortugueseHeritagePublications">https://www.facebook.com/PortugueseHeritagePublications</a></p>
<p>Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization, created to research, preserve and disseminate vanishing memories and current relevant events about the Portuguese presence in California, for educational purposes.</p>
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		<title>Portuguese Politicians in California</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To the well documented history of the contribution of the Portuguese to the economic development of the State of California, the upcoming book Portuguese Politicians in California, by Dr. Al Graves brings into focus the lesser known history and contributions by the many Portuguese-Americans who have been elected to state and federal office. This well... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/03/portuguese-politicians-in-california/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To the well documented history of the contribution of the Portuguese to the economic development of the State of California, the upcoming book <em>Portuguese Politicians in California</em>, by Dr. Al Graves brings into focus the lesser known history and contributions by the many Portuguese-Americans who have been elected to state and federal office.</p>
<p><img class="alignright" id="rg_hi" alt="" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQyMehOJCm7-wJpm9ILO5c1m0LxJFLyx-oB0B6U0xaKQJy77bDAXw" width="275" height="183" data-width="275" data-height="183" />This well documented and richly illustrated publication, to be released by Portuguese Heritage Publications this Summer of 2013, introduces every Portuguese-American elected to federal or state office and analyses the circumstances that have led to the election of a very large number of Portuguese-Americans from the San Joaquin Valley, a number that far exceeds the smaller percentage of the Portuguese American population in the valley.</p>
<p><em>Portuguese Politicians in California</em>, a joint effort by FLAD, Fundação Luso Americana para o Desenvolvimento and Portuguese Heritage Publications is another important work in this publisher&#8217;s efforts to research, document and disseminate the history of the Portuguese experience in California.</p>
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		<title>Power of the Spirit Book Presentation in Santa Clara</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The book Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Churches and Faith in California, was introduced to the community of Santa Clara, during Sunday March 3rd. 10:30 am mass, at St. Clare&#8217;s church. St. Clare&#8217;s church is prominently featured in the book thanks to the excellent research and writing skills of Elizabeth... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/02/power-of-the-spirit-book-presentation-in-santa-clara/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The book <em><strong>Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Churches and Faith in California</strong></em>, was introduced to the community of Santa Clara, during Sunday March 3rd. 10:30 am mass, at St. Clare&#8217;s church.</p>
<p>St. Clare&#8217;s church is prominently featured in the book thanks to the excellent research and writing skills of Elizabeth Viano Bettencourt and Joao Arruda, for which we are thankful.<img class="alignright" id="rg_hi" alt="" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSNyqdTRJxNonls1eSdqnSP_IZXGCFZC6M00UhNXjxPJR26oWILuw" width="275" height="183" data-width="275" data-height="183" /></p>
<p>Henrique Dinis, representing Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, was on hand to present the book. St. Clare parishioners had opportunity to review the book after mass and many purchased it.</p>
<p>Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization, created to research, preserve and disseminate vanishing memories and current relevant events about the Portuguese presence in California, for educational purposes.</p>
<p>For additional information about <strong>Power of the Spirit</strong> and PHPC please visit: <a href="http://www.PortueseBooks.Org">www.PortueseBooks.Org</a></p>
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		<title>The Turlock Community Welcomes &#8220;Power of the Spirit&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Portuguese Heritage Publications of California&#8217;s latest publication: Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California, was introduced this past Sunday February 10th. to the Turlock community of our Lady of Assumption of the Portuguese  church, after the 8, 9, 11:15 am and 6pm masses. Our Lady of... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/01/power-of-the-spirit-book-presentation-in-turlock/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Portuguese Heritage Publications of California&#8217;s latest publication: <em>Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California, </em>was introduced this past Sunday February 10th. to the Turlock community of our <em>Lady of Assumption of the Portuguese</em>  church, after the 8, 9, 11:15 am and 6pm masses.</p>
<p>Our Lady of the Assumption of the Portuguese Church is prominently featured in the <em>Power of the Spirit</em> book, which was a great opportunity for parishioners to avail themselves of this future heirloom, a testament to the Portuguese immigrants&#8217; faith and determination in building their own places of worship, where they could feel at home.<a href="/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=image%20of%20our%20lady%20of%20assumption%20of%20the%20portuguese%20church&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CKYBEKgf&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.panoramio.com%2Fphoto%2F40668295&amp;ei=28wGUcbCHYGUiQLI5YHIBw&amp;usg=AFQjCNFscC_kLTyaenVayHyfckgwcCoW3w"><img class="alignright" alt="Image" src="http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/small/40668295.jpg" width="240" height="160" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>We thank Reverend Father Manuel Sousa for the warm welcome, kind introductions and logistical support for the event. We are also grateful to Elmano Costa and Maria Alsheikh for their precious help through the entire day.</p>
<p>We received many words of praise, for the quality, content and overall look-and-feel of the book <em>Power of the Spirit. </em>Judging by the sales volume, the event was a complete success!</p>
<p>For more information about Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, its published historic works on the Portuguese immigrant experience in California and details about its latest publication <em>Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California, </em>please visit our website at: <a href="http://www.PortugueseBooks.Org">www.PortugueseBooks.Org</a>.</p>
<p>Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization, created to research, preserve and disseminate vanishing memories and current relevant events about the Portuguese presence in California, for educational purposes.</p>
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		<title>Portuguese Heritage Publications Held its Annual Board of Directors Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday January 26th, the Portuguese Heritage Publications of California  held its Annual Board of Directors meeting, at the Holiday Inn Hotel in downtown San Jose. The directors reviewed the operations results for 2012, the projects on the docket through 2016 and the organization&#8217;s goals and objectives for 2013. The Board of Directors team renewed it&#8217;s... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/01/portuguese-heritage-publications-held-its-annual-board-of-directors-meeting/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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<p>Saturday January 26th, the Portuguese Heritage Publications of California  held its Annual Board of Directors meeting, at the Holiday Inn Hotel in downtown San Jose. The directors reviewed the operations results for 2012, the projects on the docket through 2016 and the organization&#8217;s goals and objectives for 2013.</p>
<p>The Board of Directors team renewed it&#8217;s commitment to the organization&#8217;s Vision and Mission and participated in a breakout brainstorming session on the subject of PHPC&#8217;s priorities to 2013 and the tactical approaches to executing them.</p>
<p>The team congratulated Joe Machado for a job well done as the project coordinator for PHPC&#8217;s latest publication <em>Power of the Spirit </em>and welcomed new Board member Millicent Borges Accardi, a Portuguese-American poet, the author of two poetry collections: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Injuring-Eternity-Millicent-Borges-Accardi/dp/0982886543"><em>Injuring Eternity</em></a> (World Nouveau) and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Woman-Bridge-Millicent-Borges-Accardi/dp/1599245523"><em>Woman on a Shaky Bridge</em></a> (Finishing Line Press chapbook).</p>
<p>Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization, created to research, preserve and disseminate vanishing memories and current relevant events about the Portuguese presence in California, for educational purposes.</p>
<p>For more information about Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, please visit our website at: <a href="http://www.PortugueseBooks.Org">.www.PortugueseBooks.Org</a> and LIKE US on Facebook at <em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/PortugueseHeritagePublications" target="_blank">Portuguese Heritage Publications</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>Power of the Spirit in Sacramento</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The book Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Churches and Faith in California, was presented to the Portuguese Community of St. Elizabeth Church in Sacramento on Sunday, January 20, 2013 after the 9 am and 10:30 am masses. Thanks to the initiative and teamwork of members of the Portuguese Historical and Cultural... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/01/power-of-the-spirit-in-sacramento/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The book <em><strong>Power of the Spirit &#8211; A Portuguese Journey of Building Churches and Faith in California</strong></em>, was presented to the Portuguese Community of St. Elizabeth Church in Sacramento on Sunday, January 20, 2013 after the 9 am and 10:30 am masses.</p>
<p><a title="Power of the Spirit" href="http://portuguesebooks.org/books/power-of-the-spirit/"><img class="alignright" style="width: 115px; height: 147px;" title="Power of the Spirit" alt="Power of the Spirit" src="http://portuguesebooks.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/power-of-the-spirit-cover.png" width="86" height="147" /></a>Thanks to the initiative and teamwork of members of the Portuguese Historical and Cultural Society, led by Marilia Wiget and Dolores Greenslate,  <strong><em>Power of the Spirit </em></strong>was introduced to the local community and affectionately received by all. Following the masses, parishioners had the opportunity to purchase the book which was available for sale at the churche&#8217;s hall.</p>
<p>Henrique Dinis, representing Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, was on hand to present the book and assist with sales. Judging by the number of books sold, the event was a success.</p>
<p>Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization, created to research, preserve and disseminate vanishing memories and current relevant events about the Portuguese presence in California, for educational purposes.</p>
<p>For additional information about <strong>Power of the Spirit</strong> and PHPC visit: <a href="http://www.PortueseBooks.Org">www.PortueseBooks.Org</a></p>
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		<title>Diario Insular &#8211; Azorean News Paper Interviews PHPC President</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A organização Portuguese Heritage Publications é responsável por editar e dar a conhecer trabalhos de autores portugueses, ou com raízes portuguesas, ou sobre a influência desses imigrantes na Califórnia. Como e porquê surge este projeto? A emigração de Portugueses, particularmente Açoreanos, para os Estados Unidos estagnou práticamente na década de 1960, logo após o exodus... <a href="http://portuguesebooks.org/2013/01/diario-insular-azorean-news-paper-interviews-phpc-president/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2314" alt="diario3" src="http://portuguesebooks.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/diario3.png" width="351" height="150" />A organização Portuguese Heritage Publications é responsável por editar e dar a conhecer trabalhos de autores portugueses, ou com raízes portuguesas, ou sobre a influência desses imigrantes na Califórnia. Como e porquê surge este projeto?</b></p>
<p>A emigração de Portugueses, particularmente Açoreanos, para os Estados Unidos estagnou práticamente na década de 1960, logo após o exodus motivado pelo vulcão dos Capelinhos. A última “vaga” de emigrantes Portugueses para a América, verificou-se após o 25 de Abril, desta feita como resultado da independência das provincias ultramarinas, durante a década 1975-1985. Por conseguinte, a ausência duma imigração contínua nos ùltimos vinte anos, acelerou a integração dos imigrantes Portugueses na sociedade norte-americana, com todas as consequencias no que diz respeito ao papel que a língua Portuguesa e tradições Lusas desempenham na vida das pessoas. Esta integração social e cultural a que me refiro, é particularmente visível nos imigrantes Portugueses de segunda e terceira geração, muitos dos quais já não falam nem escrevem na língua de Camões.</p>
<p>Tendo este contexto social como “pano de fundo”, e anticipando a inevitável continuação da integração social a que anteriormente me referi, um destemido grupo de Portugueses abalançou-se a criar uma editora sem fins lucrativos, com o objectivo de pesquisar, documentar e publicar em Inglês para as gerações vindouras, a história dos imigrantes Portugueses na California: Não só os sacrifícios,  vicissitudes e dificuldades de adaptação; mas também os sucessos, o contributo cultural dos nossos imigrantes para a diversidade social Californiana, para além do reconhecido e substancial contributo económico principalmente nas vertentes industriais de lacticinios, agro-pecuária e pesca.</p>
<p><b>Considera que os norte-americanos são conhecedores dessa influência portuguesa – visível em vários Estados mas, sobretudo, no Estado da Califórnia?</b></p>
<p>A nível estadual os norte-americanos estão conscientes da contribuição dos Portugueses, particularmente nas indústrias de lacticínios, pesca e agricultura, onde os nossos imigrantes exercem maior influência. Esta visibilidade governamental advém também do facto dos nossos agricultores já se fazerem representar a vários níveis do governo estadual e nacional, por politicos de origem Portuguesa. Esta visibilidade a que me refiro é um tanto relativa, tendo em conta a vastidão do território e a escala económica e orçamental da Califórnia, considerada se nação independente, a oitava economia mundial!</p>
<p><b>Há, nos EUA, uma geração de escritores de raízes portuguesas, muitos de raízes açorianas, que se começa agora a destacar. É o caso, por exemplo, de Millicent Accardi ou de Katherine Vaz. O que é que distingue estes autores?</b></p>
<p>A meu ver, estes escritores e poetas conseguem transmitir aos seus leitores norte-americanos através do seu talento e sensibilidade, quer em prosa, quer em poesia, não só o valor intrínsico do seu trabalho, mas também o carácter e, a riqueza cultural e afectiva inerente à condição de se ser português ou descendente de portugueses na América. Para além destas características muito distintas e bem visíveis nos trabalhos já publicados, esta geração de escritores está de certo modo também, a pavimentar o caminho para gerações vindouras de escritores. poetas e ensaístas de descendência portuguesa. Estes autores da diáspora têm conseguido o reconhecimento e o respeito da crítica literária portuguesa e estado-unidense, não obstante o limitadíssimo apoio que recebem. Considerando esta conjuntura circunstancial, estamos muito orgulhosos do trabalho dos “nossos” escritores e poetas na diáspora e respeitamos a tenacidade com que se debatem para “vencer” na imensidão literária dos Estados Unidos. Já agora, aproveito esta oportunidade para mencionar que Millicent Borges Accardi, autora dos livros <i>Injuring Eternity</i> (World Nouveau) and <i>Woman on a Shaky Bridge</i> (Finishing Line Press), faz parte do elenco directivo da Portuguese Heritage Publications of Califoirnia.</p>
<p><b>Qual é a visibilidade desses escritores? São autores que os norte-americanos gostam de ler ou continuam a ser preferidos pelos imigrantes portugueses? </b></p>
<p>O reconhecimento, notoriedade e aceitação que esta geração de escritores portugueses tem alcançado, dentro do vasto circulo de escritores e críticos norte-americanos, bem como do público leitor em geral é admirável, considerando as limitações de recusrsos a que me referi anteriormente. Direi que a visibilidade que estes escritores têm alcançado, tem sido uma visibilidade orgânica e transversal através do “spectrum” social estado-unidense. Se não, vejamos o número considerável de trabalhos destes “nossos” autores já introduzidos em curriculos universitários de renome. Quero com isto dizer que autores como Millicent Accardi e Katherine Vaz por exemplo, já há muito que transcenderam os limites da comunidade imigrante, tendo penetrado decididamente o meio literário Norte-Americano.</p>
<p><b>Esta nova geração de autores com raízes portuguesas já escreve em inglês. Sente que a única forma de preservar a memória portuguesa e açoriana nos EUA é escrevendo-a em inglês ou estes emigrantes de segunda e terceira geração ainda compreendem bem o português?</b></p>
<p>Como afirmei atrás, a emigração açoreana para os Estados Unidos estagnou após o fenómeno vulcânico dos Capelinhos e mais tarde, após a independencia das ex-províncias ultramarinas. Desde então, temos testemunhado uma integração inevitável dos nossos imigrantes de segunda e terceira geração no proverbial “melting pot” social norte-americano. Consequentemente, o modo mais eficaz de captar, perservar e dessiminar a história da emigração Açoreana para a América, é em Inglês, atendendo a que os imigrantes de segunda e terceira geração já não dominam o Português.</p>
<p>Anticipando esta evolução natural e inevitável, a gerência da editora Portuguese Heritage Publications of California, apostou decididamente num esforço de pesquisa e perservação, abrangente das vertentes históricas mais predominantes da experiência imigrante Portuguesa na diáspora Californiana. A editora criou a <i>Colecção Heritage, </i>sob a qual publicou nos ùltimos dez anos, cinco projectos de pesquisa àcerca da experiência imigrante dos Portugueses na California. A saber:</p>
<p><b><i>The Holy Ghost Festas</i></b><b>,</b> um apanhado histórico das 149 Festas do Espírito Santo que se realizam anualmente de Norte a Sul da California, bem como a evolução das mesmas através dos anos.</p>
<p><b><i>The Portuguese Californians–Immigrants in Agriculture</i></b><b>, </b>é um estudo histórico-social àcerca do involvimento e contributo dos imigrantes Portugueses na agricultura Californiana. O livro inclui informação estatística consubstanciando claramente a contribuição económica dos nossos imigrantes nesta vertente.</p>
<p><b><i>The Portuguese Shore Whalers of California 1854-1904</i></b><b>,</b> documenta o papel dominante que os imigrantes Portugueses desempenharam na indústria baleeira da California.</p>
<p><b><i>Capelinhos: A Volcano of Synergies-Azorean Immigration to America</i></b>, uma crónica histórica àcerca do impacto do Vulcão dos Capelinhos no povo Açoreano. O livro capta as dificuldades da gente Açoreana e a resultante onda de emigração para os Estados Unidos no período compreendido entre 1958-1975.</p>
<p><b><i>Power of the Spirit–A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California</i></b>,esta é a mais recente publicação da Portuguese Heritage Publications, documentando uma odisseia de proporções épicas do nosso povo imigrante e o corajoso clero que o acompanhou. Esta conjugação de esforços foi essencial para a construção das igrejas e comparticipação dos padres que ministravam o necessário apoio espiritual pelas diversas comunidades de imigrantes espalhadas pela California.</p>
<p>Para além destas publicações, a editora tem planeados os seguintes projectos para 2013: <i>“Portuguese Politicians of California”, e “Portuguese in the Tuna Fishing Industry”.</i></p>
<p>Para mais informação àcerca da Portuguese Heritage Publications, e  das nossas publicações é favor visitor o sitio: <a href="http://www.PortugueseBooks.Org">www.PortugueseBooks.Org</a></p>
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