Categoria: United States
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How Anyone can Request Government Records
Want to know how many tickets police issued to motorists for texting while driving? Or maybe you’re a journalist trying to understand why a long-time government official retired so suddenly. In the United States, anyone can use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request public records from the government, whether those records are emails,…
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Advancing America’s long tradition of welcoming refugees
President Biden is ensuring the United States remains a safe haven for refugees and that those who apply to immigrate to the country under humanitarian programs are treated with dignity and respect. In a February 4, 2021, executive order, Biden took steps to strengthen the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), a collaboration between government and…
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American Diplomats Study World Languages
American diplomats reflect the diversity of the U.S. and the world. In their positions overseas, they make a special effort to connect directly with people by studying foreign languages. Some diplomats grow up speaking multiple languages and others learn them from their jobs. Secretary of State Antony Blinken lived in Paris as a child and…
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New York City will Reopen on July 1st, 2021
Summer is coming, vaccinations are increasing, and NYC is ready to reopen on July 1st. Small local businesses are returning to activity, and open-air markets are springing up all over the city. One such market ‘Spring Up’ is an immersive dining and shopping experience in Bryant Park through June 20th. The market is a dynamic…
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NYC & Co. Encourages New Yorkers and Visitors to Support Women-Owned and Women-Operated Business in March and Beyond
In celebration of Women’s History Month, NYC & Co., the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of NYC, is encouraging New Yorkers and visitors to support women-owned and women-operated businesses including hotels, restaurants, and shops and to explore countless cultural offerings and sites of historical significance all year-round,…
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Women Lead the Charge for Human Rights, Democracy and Justice
“Courageous women who stand up for their rights inspire a better world”, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken and first lady Jill Biden hosted the 15th annual International Women of Courage Awards in a virtual ceremony on March 8. The ceremony honored a group of brave women, nominated by U.S. embassies from around…
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IlanaWIP Encourage Women to Unleash their Talents
Hello, my name is Simone Goldstein. I am a Mar-keting Consultant, a social media expert, CEO at Entendeu Media, and Ilana’s partner at the social media agency The Wip Factory. In this edition of The Brazilians Newspaper, I am chan-ging places with my business partner Ilana to share with you some of the incredible work…
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Thinking on Starting a Business?
Maria Ines runs an art gallery and event space out of her apartment, is launching a business networking group, and runs a Facebook page for empty nesters. Simone is an author, mindset mentor, and a co-leader at the entrepreneurship committee in the group Mulheres do Brasil. Priscilla is an architect specialized in interior design that…
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A Green Recovery from COVID-19 Crisis
Many countries are making “green” recovery measures a central part of stimulus packages to drive sustainable, inclusive, resilient economic growth and improve well-being in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. However some countries are also implementing measures that risk having a negative environmental impact and locking in unsustainable growth, according to new OECD analysis discussed…
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American Tupiniquim
Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, an endearing phrase that Brazilians used to refer to themselves in a somewhat self-deprecating matter. Technically, a Tupiniquim refers to a member of the indigenous Tupi Indian tribe, but in everyday speech, Brazilians use the term to refer to…