Category: In Focus
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Celebrating Women; Fighting for Equality
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality worldwide. We all www.shutterstock.com know that the world could not function without women. This is the day to appreciate their efforts! Large and…
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Walter Schalka is the Brazilian honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian honoree of the 2023 Person of the Year Award. For 51 years, the Chamber has honored two prominent leaders, one Brazilian and one American, as “Person of the Year” who have been particularly instrumental in forging closer ties and enhancing the relationship between Brazil…
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Amigos do Bem Foundation to be Honored by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Amigos do Bem as the recipient of the 2023 Social Responsibility Award. The award recognizes the organization’s entrepreneurship in social responsibility, promoting the enhancement of society as a whole. Founded in 1993 by Alcione Albanesi, Amigos do Bem transforms lives in the northeastern hinterland, the most populous semi-arid zone…
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US Commits to Raise Massive Resources for the Amazon Fund
The US commits to raising substantial resources for the Amazon Fund, although a specific donation amount has not yet been defined.
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Brazil Publishes List of Cultural Goods at Risk of Trafficking
The International Council of Museums (Icom) has published Brazil’s Red List, a publication that lists the cultural goods most subject to illegal removal from the country and illegal commercialization in the international market. Brazil thus becomes the twentieth country or region to have its own Red List of Cultural Goods at Risk. “This is one…
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Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Rafael Barata at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for the first time since her sold-out performance in 2016 with NEA Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron. Her mesmerizing synergy will be enhanced by Passos’ reunion with Ron Carter — also an NEA Jazz Master whom…
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The Historical Museum of Brazil’s Independence is Renovated
Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazil’s independence, the Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo (Brazil), commonly known as the Ipiranga Museum, reopened its doors in September 2022. First inaugurated 127 years ago, the Ipiranga Museum symbolizes the history of Brazil, especially the city of São Paulo. It was built…
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What Is the Happiest Country in the World?
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year, according to the UN’s World Happiness Report. The report ranks countries based on evaluations of their populations’ lives over the past three years.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Os brasileiros que vivem nos Estados Unidos já sabem que 17 de março é o dia de São Patrício, também carinhosamente conhecido como St. Paddy’s Day. É o único dia do ano em que todos podem se considerar um pouquinho irlandeses – senão por direito, mas pelo menos em espírito. St. Patrick é o padroeiro…
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US Wants to Ban TikTok
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According to a spokesperson for TikTok, the U.S. government is demanding that the Chinese-owned app be sold; otherwise, the popular social network may face a ban in the country. There has been no confirmation from the U.S. regarding whether this demand was actually made, but regardless, there is no doubt that the Biden administration is…