Category: United States
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In the U.S., Democracy Begins in the Classroom
When does democracy begin? In the United States, children experience democracy starting in the first grade. Through participation in group activities, American students are immersed in democratic principles such as choice, consensus, and freedom of expression from an early age. In elementary schools, teachers and students make decisions at the beginning of the school year…
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Helping African Partners Protect Wildlife
African countries are making significant strides in wildlife conservation, and the United States is committed to supporting them. U.S. agencies fund African programs that protect sea turtle habitats, combat wildlife trafficking, and promote community involvement in conservation. The population of rhinoceroses in Kenya has grown by 11%. Protected areas for critically endangered gorillas in the…
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Hawaii Eases Restrictions and Prepares to Welcome Tourists Back
Many people are keeping an eye on Hawaii’s reopening process for tourists. Since March 2020, a mandatory 15-day quarantine was required for anyone arriving on the island, but now this measure has been relaxed, allowing travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test conducted by a state-approved company. For updated information on restrictions, visit Hawaii Travel…
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Combating the ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Gender-Based Violence
The United States is intensifying its efforts to end the scourge of gender-based violence at home and around the world. This work is especially important, given that reported cases of physical and sexual violence against women and girls have dramatically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem has been termed the “shadow pandemic.” In the…
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Fostering Equity and Equality for All
People around the world should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Gender should not matter. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. That is why the Biden-Harris administration launched what it calls the first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. “By promoting the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ people in all…
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NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Releases 5th Annual Report, Highlighting Demographic Data and Office Impact in 2021
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today released MOIA’s 2021 Report on the city’s immigrant population and the office’s activities. The report highlights the impact of MOIA and showcases the work done to respond to the challenges that many immigrant New Yorkers faced during calendar year 2021. Throughout the year,…
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Band “Monobloco” Presents High-Energy Show at SummerStage – Corona Pk, NYC
MONOBLOCO, NAILAH BLACKMAN & DJ PATRICKTOR4 Sunday, June 26, 20224:00 PM – 8:00 PMFlushing Meadows Corona Park Grand Central Parkway/Whitestone Expressway(Between 111 St. and College Point Blvd., Corona, NY 11368) Additional performances by Batalá, Boom Boom Room TT, and Kaisokah Moko Jumbies. The program will kick off at 4:00 PM with a percussion workshop by…
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BRASIL SUMMERFEST 2022, NYC
• Rodrigo Amarante & Alice Caymmi June 29 @ Le Poisson Rouge Brazilian MPB / Singer-songwriter / Pop Versatile singer, composer, poet, and multi-instrumentalist Rodrigo Amarante first gained recognition as a member of the popular Brazilian rock band Los Hermanos before launching his solo career in 2013. Since then, Amarante has released several albums, formed…
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New York Prepares for Climate Week
This Monday marked the kickoff of Climate Week in New York City. The United Nations Climate Change Conference of 2021, COP26, will collaborate with Climate Week NYC this year to raise awareness about the climate crisis and showcase the actions that countries, businesses, and individuals need to take to ramp up climate action. The opening…
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Things for do this summer FROM A TO Z
As more people become vaccinated and American visitors begin traveling again, NYC’s five boroughs are brimming with activity all summer long. The city-funded tourism agency, NYC & Company, predicts that 10 million visitors will travel to New York this summer—Memorial Day through Labor Day—recapturing more than half of summer 2019 visitation. According to the President and CEO of…