Category: Men
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What Would Martin Luther King Feel About Today’s USA?
Every year, on the third Monday of January, the United States celebrates Martin Luther King Day and reflects on what still needs to be done for racial equality. On this January 15, if Dr. King were alive to celebrate his 95th birthday, what would he have to say about the controversial racial landscape of his…
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U.S. Offers English Course for 300 Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Youth
The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil, through the Regional English Language Office (RELO), in partnership with the +Unidos Group, are selecting 300 young people for the Access E2C 2024 program (English to Connect, Communicate, Catalyze), a course that promotes language teaching for the Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous population. Interested individuals must reside…
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Cancer Affects More and More Young People. Doctors Struggle to Understand Why
Cancer is affecting more young people in the United States and around the world, leaving doctors perplexed and alarmed. Diagnosis rates in the U.S. increased in 2019 to 107.8 cases per 100,000 people under 50, a 12.8% rise from 95.6 cases in 2000, according to federal data. A study published last year by BMJ Oncology…
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More People Live Alone in a Nation Built for Families
According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Census (2020), 27.6% of all American households are occupied by just one person. This represents a significant increase from the 7.7% recorded in 1940. Since that decade, the percentage of Americans living alone has only been growing. The biggest jump occurred between 1970 and 1980, when it…
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Actress Jodie Foster Says Generation Z Can Be ‘Really Annoying’ in the Workplace: Do You Agree?
In a recent interview, Jodie Foster criticized Generation Z for lacking ideal workplace ethics, stating they can be really annoying. She noted trends in younger employees wanting more control over their work environment.
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Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Relationships
Pope Francis took another step in his efforts to make the Catholic Church more welcoming to L.G.B.T.Q. people by allowing priests to bless relationships between same-sex couples.
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Summer in Brazil Will Be ‘Super’ Hot Thanks to El Niño
Brazil has recently experienced a severe heatwave that has broken records and caused widespread discomfort and even health problems for many residents. The heatwave began in mid-November and has persisted for several weeks, with temperatures in some parts of the country reaching up to 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit). This is well above the…