PALITICUS is the official podcast of PALCUS, the Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States. www.palcus.org PALITICUS seeks to drive discussion amongst the Portuguese community in the US around public service, the issues affecting the community and what each individual can do about…
Today we are joined by Tony Gregorio and Fatima Bettencourt from Centro Português de Nossa Senhora de Fatima in Watsonville, CA. They talk about how they got involved and what the Center is all about. https://www.facebook.com/HolyMaryWatsonville/
Today's guest is David Rodrigues from How to cook Portuguese Stuff. David was born in the USA to Portuguese parents, and he takes complicated Portuguese recipes and makes them easy for you to make at home! https://howtocookportuguesestuff.com/ https://www.facebook.com/howtocookportuguesestuff https://www.instagram.com/howtocookstuff/
Our guest today is Ron Freitas, who is the 42nd District Attorney of San Joaquin County. A career prosecutor, Ron has served the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office in a myriad of roles including the Supervising Deputy District Attorney of the Gang Violence Suppression Unit, the Chief Deputy District Attorney of the Homicide and Gang Divisions, and the Assistant District Attorney. https://www.sjgov.org/department/da/ronfreitas
Today's guest is Inês F. Oliveira, a debut author from Portugal. She discusses her first book Calvin And The Sugar Apples and the process of writing. She believes words have the power to scatter light into children's eyes and insists on reading aloud with her children every night. https://a.co/d/bljTlD9
Today's guest is Diniz Borges from the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute. PBBI strives to be the hub for cultural, literary, pedagogical, and research resources for the diverse Portuguese Diaspora in the San Joaquin Valley and the entire State. We seek to be a congregating venue for cultural events, teacher workshops, literary resources, artistic showcases, legacy archives, interdisciplinary panels, and performing arts, not only for our students, faculty, and staff but also for the enrichment of the Portuguese-American community at large. PBBI strives to build a strong working relationship with the Portuguese Diaspora in California and the Lusophone World, allowing Fresno State students the prospect of establishing connections with other cultures and experiences and expand career opportunities locally and globally. https://cah.fresnostate.edu/pbbi.html https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063535272175
Our guest today is Mike Rezendes, an investigative reporter with the global investigations team at the Associated Press. Previously, he worked for the Boston Globe Spotlight Team and shared a Pulitzer Prize for revealing the cover-up of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Mike was also a Pulitzer Prize finalist twice, once in 2007 for an investigation of the debt collection industry, and again in 2017 for an exposé of the mental health care system in Massachusetts. In addition, Mike shared a 2014 Pulitzer awarded to the Globe for its reporting on the bombing of the Boston Marathon. Mike was running the marathon when the bombs exploded and worked into the night covering the tragedy. Mike is a co-author of two books: “Betrayal: The Crisis in the Catholic Church,” and, “Sin Against the Innocents: Sexual Abuse by Priests and the Role of the Catholic Church.” In 2015, he was played by Mark Ruffalo in the Academy Award-winning movie, "Spotlight." https://buff.ly/3Qrques
Today we are joined by Joann Malta-Weingard and Gary Resendes from the Luso-American Education Foundation (LAEF) Cultural Youth Summer Camp. The first Youth Cultural Summer Camp was held in 1998 at UC Santa Cruz. Since that time, summer camps have been held at 13 different University of California colleges, California State colleges and private colleges and universities. Hundreds of students, ages 12 to 17, have attended summer camp since 1998. Students learn about academic offerings, course selections, student housing, residential life, financial aid, scholarships, college applications and enrollment procedures. They also learn about Portugal, Portuguese language, culture, literature, arts, history, music, dance, and Portuguese food. All while living in a college dorm on campus. For more information visit https://luso-american.org/education/ or contact education@luso-american.org
Today's guest is André Corrêa d'Almeida, Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University and Founder of All4Integrity. All4Integrity is the first and only organization and global network created in Portugal to advance a culture of integrity, transparency, and social justice. It quickly became an incubator of ideas, initiatives, programs, and solutions to prevent and fight corruption. Learn more about All4Integrity at https://www.all4integrity.org/
Today's Guest is Jenny "JM" Da Silva, who is Director of Quality Assurance Department at GenPsych in New Jersey. Join us as we talk about mental health in our community. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jm-dasilva/ jdasilva@genpsych.com
Our guest today is George Reis from New York who joins us to talk about Agostinho da Silva, who was a Portuguese philosopher, essayist, and writer. His thought combines elements of pantheism and millenarism, an ethic of renunciation (like in Buddhism or Franciscanism), and a belief in freedom as the most important feature of man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Os_Grandes_Portugueses https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agostinho_da_Silva https://www.facebook.com/AssociacaoAgostinhodaSilva
Today's guest is Chris Corgas, Deputy Director of the Community Economic Development Division of the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development. His focus is on strengthening San Francisco's business corridors, mixed-use neighborhoods, public spaces, and commercial centers through customizable strategies and programs. Chris is also involved in PALCUS as a member of the Public Affairs Committee. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscorgas/
Our guest today is Ramana Vieira, a fado singer from Northern California. Listen in as she talks about her start in musical theater and then migrating to fado. Vieira's work captures traditional Fado and influences from the Portuguese diaspora in a musical tapestry that ranges from the whispering, haunting ballads of Fado, to American classics and jazzy blues. https://ramanavieira.net/ https://www.youtube.com/c/RamanaVieira
Jennifer Mendes Dwyer is Deputy Executive Director of Progressive Maryland and she also holds an elected position on the Democratic Central Committe of Baltimore County. She talks about how she got involved and the importance her Portuguese heritage had in this decision. https://www.progressivemaryland.org/theteam
Today's guest is Marco Fernandes, from Sagres Vacations in Fall River, MA. Marco is a PALCUS Director and talks about his experience growing up in the Portuguese Community and how that experience is different today. https://www.sagresvacations.com/
Today's guest is Daniel Francisco, a self-proclaimed activist. Daniel is a councilman and is now running unopposed for mayor of Englishtown, NJ. He is also the president of the non-profit Blue Star Union. https://twitter.com/DFrancisco7 https://www.bluestarunion.com
Today's guest is Lino Amaral, who is very involved with the Portuguese community, talking about the San Pablo Hall and their unique situation. https://www.facebook.com/sphga
Massachusetts State Senator Jake Oliveira is a fourth-generation Ludlow resident. He is the great-grandson of immigrants from Portugal and Poland. Active in his community for nearly two decades, Jake was elected as a Ludlow precinct member at 18 and to the Ludlow School Committee at 22, where he served for 12 years. Through his work on the school committee, Jake was elected as the youngest President of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees in 2016. Before being elected in 2022, Senator Oliveira served as the State Representative for the 7th Hampden District from his hometown in Ludlow. https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JRO0
Today's guest is Zachery Ramos, who is the President & Creator of the Traveling Library and is currently on the Gustine School Board. He also ran for Mayor of the small town of Gustine in California at the age of 19. Zachery was the recipient of the 2019 PALCUS Young Portuguese-American “Promessa” Award. https://www.facebook.com/TrVeLiNgLiBrArY/
Today's guest is Andre Martins, Founder and Creative Director of Post Armada. Post Armada is a full sail creative, video production and post-production agency in Washington D.C. He talks about his involvement in political campaigns through his business. Learn more about Post Armada at https://postarmada.com/
Patrick Pihana Branco was the State Representative for Hawaiʻi House District 50 (Kailua and Kāne‘ohe Bay) from 2020 to 2022. He was born and raised in Kailua, and spent his summers at his great-great grandfather's small farm in Kurtistown on Hawaiʻi island. Branco served as a U.S. diplomat for seven years including assignments in Pakistan, Colombia and Venezuela. Domestically, he worked in the Office of the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan and the Secretary of State's Operations Center. Listen in as he talks about how and why he got involved in public service. This podcast was recorded while Patrick Branco was in office.
Judge Michèle Patrão Forsythe is a family court judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in South Carolina. Judge Forsythe was elected to the court by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2016 and was re-elected in 2022. Michèle is a first-generation American, fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. She also studied French. Born in New Jersey and raised in Washington, D.C., Judge Forsythe graduated from college, traveled abroad, and worked for the United States Government, ultimately attending law school. Presently, Judge Forsythe is working to provide access to justice for children who are involved in delinquency cases and abuse and neglect cases.
Join us as we speak to Maria Azevedo and Ryan Ostorero about Toastmaster International and the Portuguese Bilingual Group. Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development, with more than 364,000 members in over 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retired, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. https://www.toastmasters.org/ For questions contact Maria (margaze@sbcglobal.net) or Ryan (ryanostorero26@gmail.com)
Join us as former PALCUS directors Daniel da Ponte from RI and Jack De Oliveira from CT discuss the previous RI Bill to remove “Portuguese” as Minority Business category, and learn what PALCUS has done to try to prevent this from happening. https://rinewstoday.com/rep-anastasia-williams-tries-again-to-remove-portuguese-as-minority-owned-business-category/
Luis Gonçalves is the Director of the Portuguese School, of the Middlebury Language Schools, which features a seven-week summer immersion program, offering beginner through advanced-level Portuguese languages courses. Established in 2003, the Portuguese School is one of 13 Middlebury Language Schools network, located on the campus of Bennington College in Vermont. Learn more about the school at https://www.middlebury.edu/language-schools/languages/portuguese Contact Luis at Lgoncalves@middlebury.edu
Tudo Português Podcast: Today's guest is Paulo Silva, Chief Risk Officer at Greenwood Credit Union in Warwick, RI. He talks about different ways to show Portuguese pride and spread the word about the Portuguese community.
Today we speak to Leslie Vicente, Executive Director of the Discovery Language Academy in New Bedford, MA. Discovery Language Academy provides innovative opportunities for language acquisition and application to learners of all ages and backgrounds so that they may progress towards their educational, vocational, and personal goals. https://www.discoverylanguageacademy.org/ https://www.facebook.com/discoverylanguageacademy.org/
Today's guest is Grace Moreira, from the Magic Valley Portuguese Hall in Wendell, Idaho. Did you know there is an active Portuguese Community in Idaho? The Hall strives to bring the Portuguese community together to celebrate the traditions. https://www.facebook.com/MVPH.Idaho/
Today's guests are Monica Sousa and Joe D'Alessandro from the Freeport/Clarksburg Festa, held annually 8 weeks after Easter Sunday at the I.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall, Clarksburg, CA. Learn more about the Festa at https://www.facebook.com/FreeportFesta/
Today's guest is Sofia Almeida from New York. Sofia is a part of the Portuguese community in Queens, NY where she spends time volunteering whether it be to help organize events for the children and the community or assisting in the Portuguese school. Sofia has pioneered the NY Portuguese Pop-Up events for small businesses across New York State with the help of many amazing leaders from each Portuguese cultural center. During a majority of her day, she is a bilingual speech-language pathologist in a school in Queens, NY, where she is certified to provide services in Portuguese and Spanish.
Today's guest is Ana Sofia Paulo Guerreiro from Alzuleycha. ALZULEYCHA was was founded in 2015 and honors and praises the long and rich Portuguese architecture heritage, perpetuating the architectural and design details in decoration pieces. ALZULEYCHA makes inspirational decoration accessories with a soul. Learn more about Alzuleycha at https://www.alzuleycha.com/
Our firts guest is Diogo Martins from Saudade Theater. Diogo is an actor, writer and producer born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, currently based in New York. Saudade Theatre is the first and only theatre company in the United States dedicated to producing original and thought-provoking work grounded in the Portuguese-American consciousness. Learn more about the theater at: https://www.saudadetheatre.org/
Today's guest is Leandra Furtado Rivera, Development Coordinator at Seed Global Health. Read her article in the Portuguese Tribune https://www.portuguesetribune.com/articles/legacy-of-resiliency/ Leandra has spent most of her professional career working in higher education development, most recently as a coordinator for the Alumni Affairs and Development office at Harvard University. Leandra is passionate about her Azorean heritage and was selected as a 2022 NextGen Fellow by the Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States, an organization which advocates for the interests of Portuguese-Americans in the United States.
Today's guest is Dr. Maria Inês Romba, Head of Development at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Learn more about Catolica at: https://www.ucp.pt PALCUS has a partnership with Católica University in Portugal, where one of their Fellowships will be reserved for a PALCUS Member. The Fellowship covers an entire degree, either undergraduate or graduate, not just one year or one semester. This is an incredible opportunity for our youth and we are proud to collaborate with such a prestigious university.
Today's guest is Mariana Brazão. Mariana Brazão was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and moved to the United States with her parents when she was nine months old. Mariana is a 2019-2020 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Grant recipient to Brazil. She has curated the online exhibit Representation with a Hyphen: Latinas in the Fight for Women's Suffrage at the National Women's History Museum, and The Indigenous Benches of Brazil virtual exhibit at the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia, in collaboration with Coleção BEI. Mariana is now also a PALCUS Director.
This week's guest is Michael da Silva. Michael was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. After graduation, Michael worked for the Bank of Montreal in the Portuguese community in Toronto. After completing his MBA at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, Michael now works in corporate finance for a major biotech company in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Today's guest is Andrea Nunes. Andrea was born and raised in NJ, where she still resides. Though she's built a corporate career in process and strategy, after becoming a mother in 2019, Andrea combined her passions in motherhood, her culture, and writing, and published her first bilingual children's book, “Stella in the Vila” in 2020. She published a 2nd book in the series (Stella in the Kitchen) in 2021.
This week's guest is Dylan Ferreira. Mr. Ferreira is from Swansea, MA and is currently a Senior Wildlife Biologist with the Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife. At the Division, he works on many wildlife programs, but focuses on the white-tailed deer, New England cottontails and youth mentored hunt programs.
Between the Sea and the Sky - Book Presentation Join us for a conversation and reading with Professor Donna Binkiewicz from her new novel focusing on the Portuguese-American experience in Hawaii
PAINEL: VIVÊNCIAS E PATRIMÓNIO CULTURAL Moderadora: Manuela Marujo A vida e a morte invisíveis dos adolescentes que cumprem medida socioeducativa: as implicações das avós Roberta de Andrade e Barros Roberta Andrade e Barros (Centro Universitário UNA/ Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Brasil) Avós que choram: as Arpillera, resistência e denúncia Yvone Dias Avelino (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo/Brasil) A importância das avós na transmissão das tramas com fios de palha Arlete Assumpção Monteiro (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo/Brasil) Memória e Tradição das avós: bordados de mulheres madeirenses (São Paulo, décadas de 1950-1960) Maria Izilda S. de Matos (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo/Brasil) Meu avô açoriano: entre lembranças, pesquisa e afetos Lená Medeiros de Menezes Professora Emérita e Titular de História Contemporânea da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
PANEL: AVÓS - A SOURCE AND AN INSPIRATION FOR CREATIVITY IN THE PORTUGUESE DIASPORA IN NORTH-AMERICA (readings and discussion) Moderador: Diniz Borges Sam Pereira, Lara Gularte, Scott Edward Anderson, Logan Duarte, Melissa Jensen-Hiser, Nancy Vieira Couto, and Elaine Avila (North American writers) VII Congresso Internacional - 7th International Conference A Voz dos Avós: Saberes e Afetos The Voice of Grandparents: Knowledge and Endearment 15 a 18 de novembro de 2021 (November 15-18th 2021) Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) – Universidade Estadual da Califórnia, Fresno
PAINEL: INTERGERACIONALIDADE, INTERCULTURALIDADE E ENVELHECIMENTO NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE: SABERES, AFETOS E CULTURAS Moderadora: Aida Baptista Envelhecimento, Competências, Saberes e Intergeracionalidade Maria da Conceição Pereira Ramos (Universidade do Porto, FEP & CEMRI, UAb) Avós-Netos e Interculturalidade - Relacionamentos e Afetos em Tempos de Pandemia da Covid-19 Natália Ramos (Universidade Aberta & Centro de Estudos das Migrações e das Relações Interculturais/CEMRI); Rosa da Motta Azambuja (UDE, FBB & CEMRI/UAB). A importância dos afetos entre avós e netos Ana Isabel Mateus Silva (Universidade Aberta & CEMRI, UAb) Saberes e Afetos de Avós Hindus em Portugal: Vivências em Contexto Migratório Ivete Monteiro (Hospital Dona Estefânia, CHLC; CEMRI/UAb); Natália Ramos (Universidade Aberta; CEMRI/UAb) 10h30-12h00 PAINEL: AVOSIDADE NA LITERATURA E OUTRAS FORMAS ARTÍSTICAS Moderadora: Manuela Marujo Quando a infância e a velhice se encontram: os poemas de Sidónio Muralha e “a arte de ser avô” Roseli Boschilia (Universidade Federal do Paraná); José Raimundo Noras (Investigador do CH-ULisboa. Doutorando em história (PIUDHist) “O fio do tempo nas narrativas de «Avós:Raízes e Nós» – contextualização histórica” Inez Marques (Professora de História, Lisboa, Portugal) Avós e netos sem pontes de afetos Aida Baptista (professora aposentada, cronista)
PAINEL: RELACIONAMENTO ENTRE GERAÇÕES E APRENDIZAGENS Moderadores: Aida Baptista, Manuela Marujo e Diniz Borges Bisavós no Brasil? Uma contextualização sociodemográfica Emily Schuler (Universidade Católica de Pernambuco) As avós encarceradas e seus netos: um olhar da psicogerontologia Daniely da Silva Dias Vilela (Universidade Católica de Pernambuco); Cristina Maria de Souza Brito Dias (Universidade Católica de Pernambuco); Cirlene Francisca de Sales da Silva (Universidade Católica de Pernambuco). Os pais como mediadores do relacionamento avós e netos Rodrigo de Oliveira Aureliano (Uni. Católica de Pernambuco); Cristina Maria de Souza Brito Dias ((Uni. Católica de Pernambuco) Avós e netos/as adultos/as jovens: como se dá essa relação? Cirlene Francisca de Sales da Silva (UNICAP); Cristina Maria de Souza Brito Dias (UNICAP); Daniely da Silva Dias Vilela (UNICAP) Guardiões da oralidade: avós contadores de histórias e sua importância para o desenvolvimento infantil Alana Evellyn da Silva Almeida (Discente do Curso de Pedagogia/ UFPB; Voluntária/ Extensão, Ester Balbina Barbosa Discente do Curso de Pedagogia/ UFPB; Voluntária/ Extensão, Andrielly Souza da Silva Discente do Curso de Pedagogia/ UFPB; Voluntária/ Extensão, Victor Flávio Alves Palma Discente do Curso de Pedagogia/UFPB; Bolsista do projeto;, Adriana Pereira Lopes Educadora de FREI/João Pessoa/PB; Colaboradora externa, Maria Teresa Barros Falcão Coelho Docente do Departamento de Fundamentação da Educação (UFPB); Orientadora e Coordenadora do projeto) UFPB-Universidade Federal de Paraíba) Língua e identidade: a importância do relacionamento intergeracional avós-netos nos materiais didáticos em contexto universitário Luciana Graça (Leitora IC, Universidade de Toronto, Canadá); Manuela Marujo (Prof. Emérita, Universidade de Toronto, Canadá 11h00-12h00 Avós da Diáspora, a Voz da Memória: Gerações, Migração e Língua Rosa Maria Neves Simas (Professora Emérita, Universidade dos Açores) Participação de jovens adultos da Diáspora Portuguesa nos EUA (bilingue) Andrew Figueiredo, Brandi Garcia, Kayla Faria, Jonathan Moules and Angela Simões.
PAINEL: VIVÊNCIAS E PATRIMÓNIO CULTURAL Moderadora: Manuela Marujo A vida e a morte invisíveis dos adolescentes que cumprem medida socioeducativa: as implicações das avós Roberta de Andrade e Barros Roberta Andrade e Barros (Centro Universitário UNA/ Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Brasil) Avós que choram: as Arpillera, resistência e denúncia Yvone Dias Avelino (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo/Brasil) A importância das avós na transmissão das tramas com fios de palha Arlete Assumpção Monteiro (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo/Brasil) Memória e Tradição das avós: bordados de mulheres madeirenses (São Paulo, décadas de 1950-1960) Maria Izilda S. de Matos (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo/Brasil) Meu avô açoriano: entre lembranças, pesquisa e afetos Lená Medeiros de Menezes Professora Emérita e Titular de História Contemporânea da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The inaugural session of the 7th conference The Voice of Grandparents: Wisdom and Endearment.
This week's guest is Attorney Danielle Angelo. Graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law. Ms. Angelo is currently employed at the Law Office of Michael C. Lima, where she is practicing in the area of civil litigation, while maintaining an interest in residential real estate and estate planning.
There are more study abroad programs than ever before, offering once in a lifetime opportunities to attend universities in Portugal. Join us to discuss the value that these opportunities provide, how to access and apply, and what we can expect to see in the future. Moderator: Ana Ferreira, PALCUS Director Speakers: Michael Baum, SiPN (FLAD) Ines Romba, Universidade Catolica Alcidia Gomes, Fresno State
Newspapers, radio, online shows….how can we continue to reach multiple generations with news and information about our community? Join us to discuss what works, what doesn't, and how we can evolve our Portuguese-American media landscape to achieve greater engagement. Moderator: Ricardo Farias Speakers: Ricky Duraes, SIC Diniz Borges, Portuguese American Hour Paulina Arruda, Wjfd Miguel Avila, Tribuna Portuguesa Antonio Correia (FL)
This session will dive into how Portuguese organizations can reach more people within the community through social media, traditional channels and technology. Moderator: Angela Simoes, PALCUS Chair Speakers: Manny Antunes, Audible Jayme Henriques Simoes, Public Relations Expert Diana Rodrigues, Social Media Expert Nuno Guerreiro, PUSCC Gabrielle Horta, liveLUSO
Join this session to learn all about the Study in Portugal Network (SiPN), studying abroad and complete internships in Portugal. Moderator: Angela Simoes, PALCUS Chair Speakers: Ricardo Pereira, SiPN (FLAD) Marco Fernandes, Sagres Vacations
Moderators: Sandra Pires, Portuguese Embassy and Magda Vakil, PUSCC Speakers: Marina Carreira Peter Pereira Michael de Brito
Ralph Almeida is a Brooklyn-based, multi-disciplinary artist of Portuguese descent. His paintings, drawings, collages, and ceramic tile designs have been shown widely and installed in public and in private residences. Almeida's work draws from nature (animal, horticultural and landscape motifs), the history of decorative arts (from Ancient Egypt to William Morris to Marimekko) and Modernism (Miro, Calder, Klee, Kandinsky and others). New York architecture and history has a significant influence on his work. In the past he studied Textile Design and Fine Arts at The Fashion Institute of Technology while free-lancing as a textile designer. He has taught art classes, developed museum proprietary items, worked as an assistant art director of two independent films, explored fused glass, stained glass, pottery and illustrated his own children's book. Most recently, Almeida has created a line of seasonally inspired masks for Covid-19 safety; a mosaic housewares line; a textile collection for home, bath and office in collaboration with Society 6; launched a virtual reality art gallery and an ongoing series of illustrations for the poetry website Global Poemic. As always, he moves fluidly from fine to decorative arts, through a multiplicity of media with an eye towards installation and utility. He has exhibited broadly in NYC, New Delhi, India, Washington, DC, Las Vegas, NV, Connecticut, and Los Angeles, California. Ralph's projects, interviews, merchandise, website and VR gallery can be seen at: linktr.ee/RaffaArt This event is part of the Portuguese American Art Gallery virtual exhibition, made possible by PALCUS, PUSCC, The Embassy of Portugal and FLAD. https://portugueseamericanartgallery.com