Category: Education
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Quadrilhas Juninas, Popular Folkloric Dance of Brazilian Festivals, Officially Recognized as National Cultural Expression
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As quadrilhas juninas, uma das expressões culturais mais tradicionais e representativas do Brasil, agora se juntam às escolas de samba, ao forró e às próprias festas juninas como ícones celebrados do patrimônio cultural nacional. O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva e a ministra da Cultura Margareth Menezes oficializaram a medida ao sancionar a Lei…
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60 Years of the Military Coup in Brazil: Reflections on a Dark Chapter
As Brazil marks six decades since the military coup that profoundly altered its political landscape, the nation finds itself in a period of reflection, grappling with the enduring legacy of the authoritarian regime. On March 31, 1964, the Brazilian army, supported by conservative civilian forces and covert backing from the United States, overthrew President João…
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American Schools Are Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
American Schools Are Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
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Juneteenth: What Holiday Is This That Emerged in the Middle of June?
Juneteenth (June 19), celebrated this Wednesday in the United States, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is a date that offers an opportunity for African Americans to remember their history and create a lasting cultural legacy. Many people are not familiar with this holiday because it was created recently, in 2021.…
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DACA 12 Years Later
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the United States celebrated last Saturday (15) the 12th anniversary of a program that allowed them to stay in the country, study, work, and build lives without the fear of deportation. The program ‘Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals’, or DACA, as it is known, was launched 12 years ago…
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June 19: The Day the Chains of Slavery Fell
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in Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Entertainment, Geral, History, In Focus, Inside, Men, Politics, United States, WomenBlack America has celebrated Juneteenth since June 19, 1865, when American troops arrived in the state of Texas to announce that the conflict had ended with the surrender of the Confederacy in April. This occurred two months after Appomattox, the small town in the state of Virginia where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his…
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Leaders in AI Collaborate for Brazil’s Climate Resilience
AI/R, a global leader in technology specializing in Data, AI, and Generative AI services, announced a plan to dedicate resources to pro bono programs over the coming years, aiming to harness the power of AI and data analytics. The program is a joint effort with global technology partners such as AWS, and leading Brazilian IT…
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More Than 2,000 Arrested in Pro-Palestine Protests in the U.S.
After weeks of demonstrations and police crackdowns on university campuses across the country, more than 2,300 arrests have already been made. The majority of protesters are demanding that their universities sever ties with companies linked to Israel. Israel classifies the protests as anti-Semitic, while critics of Israel say that the United States uses these allegations…
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Brazilian Geopark Receives UNESCO Recognition
The Terra dos Gigantes geopark in Uberaba (MG) has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark. Now, Brazil has six internationally recognized units.
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US Limits Added Sugars in School Meals
New school meal standards in the United States recently announced will limit the amount of added sugars for the first time and slightly reduce sodium levels, among other adjustments, said the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA. The final rule will be implemented in phases over the next few years. Elementary and secondary schools…