Category: In Focus
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Everyone is Tired of So Many Subscriptions!
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For two consecutive quarters, subscription cancellations have outnumbered new subscriptions, according to the personal finance app Rocket Money. Streaming services have been particularly affected. The cancellation of services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and similar ones increased by 49% in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to the company Antenna. “People are taking stock…
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A Latin American Festival Brings Traditions and Culture to St. Augustine, FL.
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Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops, and food vendors representing over a dozen countries will come together during the St. Augustine’s Unidos en la Música: A Latin American Festival on Saturday, May 6, offering a day filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Hispanic culture for the…
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Brazilian Artists in Major Exhibition at MoMA
“Memórias Escolhidas” reúne obras contemporâneas de artistas latino-americanos que têm investigado a história como material de origem para seu trabalho. “A história é um organismo vivo”, disse a artista brasileira Rosângela Rennó, uma das 40 artistas em destaque na exposição. Reunindo vídeos, fotografias, pinturas e esculturas produzidas nas últimas quatro décadas, a exposição revela como…
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U.S. Consulate in São Paulo Launches Permanent Exhibition of Eduardo Kobra
The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo has launched a permanent exhibition featuring 22 panels of murals by Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra, celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Brazil.
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Brazilian Women Honored by the U.S. Embassy in Brazil
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Politics, WomenThe U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil announce the seven Brazilian women honored with the “Brazilian Women Making a Difference 2023” award.
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Martín Escobari is the American Honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Martín Escobari as the American honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award. For 51 years, the Chamber has honored as “Person of the Year” two prominent leaders, one from Brazil and one from the United States, who have been particularly instrumental in forging closer ties and enhancing the relationship between Brazil and the United States.…
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Does Your Business Qualify for the Federal ERC Assistance Program?
The strength of the country depends on its estimated 33.2 million small businesses, which represent 99.9 percent of all American businesses. COVID threatened, and in some cases forced, the closure of many small businesses, and tens of thousands are still recovering from the full impact of the pandemic. In an effort to provide some relief,…
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4 Tips to Increase Your Small Business Cash Flow
Every small business owner quickly learns that growing revenue sources and cash flow is essential for survival, especially in the early years of the venture. While this is easier said than done, small businesses can focus on attracting new customers, building partnerships, and scaling sustainably to improve cash flow. To help you get started, Wells…
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Gilberto Gil’s Expresso 2222 Celebrates 50 Years
Brazilian singer and songwriter Gilberto Gil, known for his musical innovations and political activism, has been moving audiences and influencing artists and thinkers around the world. His seminal 1972 album Expresso 2222, his first release after returning to Brazil from exile, turns 50 this year. In celebration, the CUNY Graduate Center is hosting a discussion…
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River Koelo Presents Unpublished Works in His First Solo Exhibition in NY
“Where Are You Originally From?”. The artist, River Koelo, investigates the human body, identities, and patterns. All the paintings depict the “immigrant body,” disfigured, out of order and logic, which are reconfigured in the imagination and eyes of those who experience the work.When: April 19, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PMWhere: Consulate General of…