Category: Education
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Juneteenth: Monday Is a Holiday in the USA
On June 19, the United States celebrates the end of slavery, a painful chapter in the country’s history whose legacy continues to resonate. “Juneteenth” – a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth” – has been celebrated for decades by Black communities as “Emancipation Day,” but the recent broader recognition of racial injustices and the…
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LGBT Pride Month
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LGBT Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebrating and commemorating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride, observed in the Western world. Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of protests for gay liberation in 1969, and has since spread beyond the U.S. Modern Pride Month both honors the LGBT…
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Google removes game Slavery Simulator after racist outrage in Brazil
Google removed a game app that allowed players to buy, sell, and torture virtual black “slaves” following a racist outcry in Brazil. Named “Slavery Simulator,” the game in Portuguese allowed players to trade slaves and devise strategies to prevent the abolition of slavery in order to accumulate virtual wealth. The Public Prosecutor’s Office stated that…
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The Pause on Student Loan Payments Is Coming to an End
After a three-year pause, federal student loan payments are about to be collected again. The pause on federal loan payments has been extended eight times since March 2020 as part of a Covid-19 relief measure. This time, however, the resumption of payments is stipulated in legislation: as part of the agreement between President Biden and…
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Florida Censors Various Books in Social Studies
Florida has rejected dozens of social studies textbooks and requested publishers to edit dozens more, as announced by the state’s Department of Education this week, in the latest effort by Governor Ron DeSantis to censor textbooks that particularly cover contemporary issues of race and social justice. State officials initially rejected 82 of the 101 submitted…
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Applications Open for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, are opening applications for the third edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 3.0) program. This free program will offer 90 spots and aims to support female entrepreneurship. To participate, candidates must be 25 years or…
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The United States is Rich in Languages
In the U.S., the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled, from 23.1 million (about 1 in 10) to 67.8 million (about 1 in 5), over the past three decades, according to the U.S. Census. There are between 350 and 430 languages spoken in the United States, making…
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Pelé Enters the Dictionary as a Synonym for Exceptional
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as the King of Football, Pelé, received yet another posthumous tribute. In April, the Michaelis dictionary announced that it included Pelé’s nickname as an entry in its digital version. Furthermore, in the future, Pelé’s name — the greatest player of all time — will also be included in the printed…
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Amazon Science Museum, The First Advanced Jungle Laboratory
After nearly two decades of work, the new Amazon Science Museum, also known as MuCA, or Museu de Ciência da Amazônia, is finally a reality. MuCA is the first Advanced Jungle Laboratory in the country; a shelter for life, where traditional and scientific knowledge come together. Located on the banks of Flona Tapajós, in the…
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Everyone knows that May 5th, or Cinco De Mayo, is a day for tacos, margaritas, fun, and celebration. But do you know exactly what happened on this day of seemingly endless festivities and celebrations?History of Cinco De MayoLet’s start by clarifying the biggest misconception about the date: No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence…