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Many Portuguese Americans may include descendants of Portuguese settlers born in Africa (like Angola, Cape Verde, and Mozambique) and Asia (mostly Macanese people), as well Oceania (Timor-Leste). There were around one million Portuguese Americans in the United States by 2000.
Cheryl Ann Araujo (1961–1986) Portuguese-American rape survivor whose case became national news, and was the basis of the 1988 film The Accused. Joseph "The Animal" Barboza (September 20, 1932 – February 11, 1976) Portuguese-American mafioso and one of the most feared mob hitmen during the 1960s. He is reputed to have murdered at least 26 ...
Pages in category "American people of Portuguese descent" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 539 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
PALCUS has launched a national survey to obtain detailed information about Portuguese-American communities across the nation and their priorities.
An author, a school superintendent, and a Portuguese-American band were among those honored at the 40th Heritage Day of Portugal at Mass. State House.
Ten Rhode Island cities and towns will be holding Portuguese flag raising ceremonies in June to celebrate the rich cultural history behind Portuguese-Americans and the vast contributions they have ...
Allentown, including Brazilians and other Latin Americans [7] Bethlehem has a Portuguese community of around 5,000. Also has Spaniards and Hispanics. Chester; Grove City; Philadelphia (Little Portugal, Northeast Philadelphia, a large presence of Portuguese as well as Brazilians) Tinicum Township
The first Portuguese-American to have her work recorded by the Library of Congress, decades later Katherine Vaz continues to find success among mainstream audiences with her writings infused with ...