Category: Community
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The Success of Designer Tati Vitsic in New York
The crayons and colored pencils of her childhood traced Tati’s successful journey as a renowned international graphic designer. With a client list that includes major brands like GAP, Lucky Brand, Reebok, and Macys, she needed much more than luck to succeed in her field. Academic preparation, entrepreneurial skills, and talent are all important ingredients for…
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When COVID-19 Knocks at the Door and You Are Far Away
It has been a year since the pandemic began. We have gone through lockdowns, quarantines, and an endless fear of contracting a deadly virus. It was only today that it truly hit home. Now I can truly understand the gravity and the transformative experience this represents for the world and for my own life. It’s…
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Jennifer O’Neill, American Star of the Hit Film ‘Summer 42’ Has a Brazilian Soul
You have probably seen her on TV, especially as the spokesperson for the CoverGirl cosmetics line, but you might not have imagined that she is a Brazilian born in Rio de Janeiro. Model, actress, internationally acclaimed film and television star; producer, author, activist, mother of three, and grandmother of four, Jennifer O’Neill left Brazil at…
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The New Profile of Brazilian Immigrants in the USA
According to data from the Itamaraty in 2017, approximately 1 million Brazilians reside in the United States. Of these, about 250,000 are from Minas Gerais, making the state responsible for no less than 25% of the immigrants leaving Brazil to start a new life in America. There are several factors that help explain this historic…
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Brazilian Culture for Americans Through Its Children’s Books
The Rio de Janeiro author of children’s books in the United States, Ana Crespo, is launching a project called Lia & Luís: Who Has More? which won the Mathical Book Prize from the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) in the PreK category. The story is about twins Lia and Luís, who try to figure out…
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Monica Eisenberg talks about the Brazil Foundation and support for women
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Lawyer Monica Vieira Eisenberg is the new Development Director of the Brazil Foundation. The organization, founded in New York 20 years ago, is a pioneer in philanthropy in Brazil, having supported over 655 non-governmental organizations. In this interview, Monica shares her involvement with the foundation and projects supporting women’s entrepreneurship.The Brasilians: What is the Brazil…
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Brazilians Share How They Are Navigating the Pandemic in Hawaii
With tourism devastated by Covid-19, the paradise archipelago of Hawaii is facing a true nightmare, and the unemployment rate has skyrocketed like never before. However, many people are confronting this crisis with creativity and managing to turn things around. Among them are two Brazilian women who moved to the island of Oahu a few years…
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Childhood and Immigration from Burma to Great Britain
There are two recent news stories that are close to my heart and affect me personally, and many people are asking for my opinions on both. So, before diving into that, I’ll provide a bit of context. I grew up in London, United Kingdom, in the 1960s. We were a large immigrant family of mixed…
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If English is your second language, you NEED to read the “Writing Rules”!
Author Joan Ramirez talks about her new book, The Writing Rules, a must-read for professionals in Engineering, Technical fields, and English as a Second Language who wish to improve their written and verbal communication skills:The Brasilians: Tell us a bit about your journey.Joan Ramirez: I live in the New York metropolitan area. I am a…
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IlanaWIP Encourages Women to Unleash Their Talents
Hello, my name is Simone Goldstein. I am a marketing consultant, social media specialist, CEO of Entendeu Media, and partner of Ilana at the social media agency The Wip Factory. In this edition of The Brazilians Newspaper, I am switching places with my business partner Ilana to share with you part of the incredible work…