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150 Maria Elisabete Ferreira Cushing and Leonardo da Grace

8/20/2017

 
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Maria returned to the show (NMS 107) to talk about the 6th annual party she hosts on Peaks Island and she brought her nephew Leonardo with her to discuss the event.  They are both from Cape Verde, West Africa and value hard work and service to community, but also know how to have a good time.
On Saturday, August 26th people of all backgrounds are boarding the ferry for Peaks Island where there will be awards, delicious food, music and dancing from 3-9 PM.  The event is hosted by Friends of Mind/Amigos da Mente which is a non-profit that gets medical supplies into the hands of Cabo Verdeans.  If you are interested in attending the event call 207.210.8270 or 207.409.6376) or 
FMI: www.facebook.com/newmainersspeak

Music: "Faro Giata" by Funana
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107 Maria Elisabeth Ferreira Cushing

6/26/2016

 
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Maria was the 6th of 12 children in her family and was raised in Cape Verde, West Africa.  She became a social worker and served ill children and elderly people before coming to the United States in 1982. 
As so many immigrants have to do, she had to start her career over again.  While learning English, Maria worked her way up from a shrimp factory laborer, to supervisor, to waitress.  After arriving in Maine in 1989 she began to work at the hospital and started as a cashier while attending more schooling and becoming a CNA, and later a respiratory therapist and cardiology technician.  This is the work she continues to enjoy today.
Maria is a natural community organizer and in 2002 she founded Amigos de Mente (Friends of Mind) which is an independent organization that gets medical resources into the hands of people who need them.  This organization also hosts an annual party on Peaks Island called Immigrant Reunion, (this year on September 3, 2016).
Maria was recognized as a Trailblazer this year at the Empower the Immigrant Woman conference.

Music: "Criolas" by Cape Verde Shore

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