Category: Politics
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American Tupiniquim
Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, a term of endearment that Brazilians use to refer to themselves in a somewhat self-deprecating manner. Technically, a tupiniquim refers to a member of the indigenous Tupi tribe, but in everyday life, Brazilians use the term to refer to…
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The Tupiniquim American
Some who are reading the English version of this column may not be familiar with the term Tupiniquim, a word that Brazilians use to refer to themselves in a somewhat self-deprecating and not very serious way. Technically, a Tupiniquim refers to a member of the Tupi indigenous tribe, but in everyday speech, Brazilians use the…
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Haile Selassie, Ex-Emperor of Ethiopia
Haile Selassie was born in Ejersa Goro, Ethiopia, Africa, on July 23, 1892. The son of Ras Makonnen, advisor and cousin of Emperor Menilek II, he was baptized with the name Tafari Makonnen. With great skills, in 1909, he was appointed governor of the Sidamo province. In 1911, he became the governor general of Harrar.…
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Climate Week in New York
This week, New York is the stage for the global event, The Climate Week NYC, which in partnership with the city’s tourism entity NYC & Company will offer sustainable activities for tourists. At the opening ceremony, held today at the Times Center in Times Square, Manhattan, the CEO of The Climate Group, Helen Clarkson, the…
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Citizenship and Patriotism…
Generally, I do not touch on political themes simply because I have enormous respect for different viewpoints, and I always try to seek knowledge and information to make my own decisions. This reflection has no political intent; it is merely a broad perspective from a citizen who loves the world we live in. However, we…
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INFORMATION FOR THE 2ND ROUND OF THE BRAZILIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN THE USA
Brazilians who continue to have their “electoral domicile” (voting zone) in Brazil (which are the most common). Those residing abroad who still vote in Brazil can justify their absence as many times as necessary, but must not forget that failing to vote may result in the cancellation of their voter registration, leading to other problems.…
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809, in the city of Hardim in Kentucky, USA. In his youth, Abraham Lincoln held various jobs; he was a woodcutter, blacksmith, boatman, clerk, and Postmaster of the Village of Salem in Illinois. As a Captain, he volunteered in the fight against the Indians in the southern part of the…
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Darcy Ribeiro
Darcy Ribeiro (1922-1997) was a Brazilian anthropologist, sociologist, educator, writer, and politician. He stood out for his work in defense of the indigenous cause. Darcy Ribeiro was born in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, on October 26, 1922. He studied at the Gonçalves Chaves School and the Episcopal Gymnasium of Montes Claros. He moved to São…