Category: Community
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Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s identity
In the main cultural expressions, rhythms and dances, gastronomy, visual arts, architecture, religiosity, and the construction of our history, the historical influence of the black population is present throughout Brazil. Want to know more? Explore some destinations that preserve the memory of the African heritage of the past and that will surprise you with the…
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Act Locally During Global Volunteer Month
April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate volunteers and inspire volunteering in large and small communities. Volunteering is on the decline, according to research from AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau. Additionally, Points of Light, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and mobilizing people to take actions that change the world,…
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April 19 is Indigenous Peoples Day in Brazil
In July 2022, a law established April 19 as Indigenous Peoples Day in Brazil — no longer “Indian Day” — with the aim of celebrating their culture and heritage in the country. Approved by Congress, the measure eliminates the term “Indian,” considered prejudiced against indigenous peoples. Still, in the view of Dinamam Tuxá, executive coordinator…
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Brazilian-Led Team Transplants Pig Kidney into Living Patient
Surgeons in Boston, led by Brazilian physician Dr. Leonardo V. Riella, Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation at Massachusetts General Hospital, transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old sick man, in the first procedure of its kind. If successful, the discovery will offer hope to hundreds of thousands of Americans whose kidneys do not…
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Brazilian Women Making a Difference in 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian women who have been honored with the 2024 Brazilian Women Making a Difference Award. These women have stood out in their communities, demonstrating boldness and pioneering spirit in various causes, reflecting the experience, strength, and…
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Refugees to Receive Work Authorizations in 30 Days Under New USCIS Regulation
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new streamlined work authorization process for refugees in the U.S. Refugees will now only have to wait 30 days to receive their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) after being admitted to the country.
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‘Women In Art’ Brings Works by Artists from Various Countries to NY, Including Brazil
In International Women’s Month, an international group exhibition featuring works by women from around the world arrives in New York. Created by visual artist and curator Leda Maria, “Women In Art” is on display at the Jadite Gallery, 662 10th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets, New York, NY 10036 from March 7 to 16.…
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‘Women In Art’ Brings Works by Artists from Various Countries, Including Brazil, to NY
In the international women’s month, an international group exhibition featuring works by women from around the world has arrived in New York. Created by visual artist and curator Leda Maria, “Women In Art” is on display at the Jadite Gallery, 662 10th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets, New York, NY 10036 from March 7…
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Domício Coutinho, Founder of the Brazilian Library in NY, Passes Away at 93
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Brazilian literature in the United States lost its greatest supporter and promoter on Thursday, March 7, Mr. Domício Coutinho. Based in New York for many years, he was well-loved in the local community and admired for his tireless efforts to promote Brazilian culture abroad. I met Domício in 2005 when I learned about a union…
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How St. Patrick’s Day Gained New Life in America
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Every March 17, the U.S. transforms into an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels, and grits appear on menus. In a trick worthy of a leprechaun, Chicago even dyes its river green. Revellers from coast to coast celebrate all things Irish by raising pints of…