Category: Education
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Discovery of Brazil, the History Behind April 22, 1500
In addition to Earth Day, April 22 is celebrated as the supposed ‘discovery’ of Brazil. On this date in 1500, Portuguese explorers arrived in Brazil. Under the command of Pedro Álvares Cabral, they claimed the new land. However, it is estimated that five million inhabitants, whom the Portuguese referred to as Indians, were already living…
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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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MONTEIRO LOBATO – A country is made with men and books
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José Bento Renato Monteiro Lobato was born on April 18, 1882, in Taubaté, São Paulo. He was the son of José Bento Marcondes Lobato and Olímpia Monteiro Lobato. He was taught to read by his mother and soon developed a taste for reading, discovering the books of his maternal grandfather, the Viscount of Tremembé, who…
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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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March 11: The Day Everything Changed
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in Africa, Antarctica, Brazil, Business, children, Ecology and Sustainability, Economy, Education, Europe, Fashion, Geral, Health, History, Inside, LGBTQIA+, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, Science and Technology, South America, Sports, Sustainability, Theather, Tourism, TV, United States, Women, WorldA new chapter in global history – the pandemic era – officially emerged exactly four years ago, on a Wednesday, March 11. It is very rare to pinpoint a single day that transformed the entire world. But March 11, 2020, is one of those days. March 11 was the day the World Health Organization announced…
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How about chatting with a 19th-century Brazilian writer?
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The Brazilian Academy of Letters launched a digital avatar of Machado de Assis that interacts with the public using artificial intelligence, aiming to modernize the institution and attract young readers.
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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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Super Tuesday: Various States Choose Their Candidate for the American Presidency Today
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Super Tuesday is an important day in the primary elections in the United States, when voters from various states go to the polls to choose their party’s candidate for the general elections in November.
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International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Every year, this day – March 8 – serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done. In 2024, the theme of the campaign…
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How Easter is Celebrated in Brazil?
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Discover how Easter is celebrated in Brazil, with Holy Week masses, chocolate eggs, the Easter Bunny, and the best destinations like Gramado, Pomerode, and Penedo.