Category: United States
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The Little Moon Raven
Three old crows perched on their branch, completely and utterly bored. “Nothing ever happens here,” cawed the first. “Nothing has ever happened here,” groaned the second. “That’s not true, that’s not true,” protested the third. “You forgot about the little raven with the silver wings?” “Silver wings! He only had silver wings in his dream.”…
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If English is your second language, you NEED to read the “Writing Rules”!
Author Joan Ramirez talks about her new book, The Writing Rules, a must-read for professionals in Engineering, Technical fields, and English as a Second Language who wish to improve their written and verbal communication skills:The Brasilians: Tell us a bit about your journey.Joan Ramirez: I live in the New York metropolitan area. I am a…
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IlanaWIP Encourages Women to Unleash Their Talents
Hello, my name is Simone Goldstein. I am a marketing consultant, social media specialist, CEO of Entendeu Media, and partner of Ilana at the social media agency The Wip Factory. In this edition of The Brazilians Newspaper, I am switching places with my business partner Ilana to share with you part of the incredible work…
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My Experience with the Covid Vaccine and Tips
Since mid-December of last year, there has been a lot of excitement and a frenzy created around a cure for the Covid-19 virus. This was announced in the form of a two-dose vaccine, and emergency use was first granted to Pfizer and then to Moderna. Under strict state eligibility criteria, photos began to flood social…
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Six Notable Women Posthumously Honored
The National Women’s Hall of Fame has included six pioneering Black women in its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions in Seneca Falls, NY, the birthplace of the women’s rights movement in the United States. Its new Virtual Induction Series celebrates underrepresented women of note. This is done by posthumously recognizing marginalized women who were overlooked…
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Joseph Robinette “Joe” Biden Jr., the 46th President of the USA.
On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. A man who spent nearly half a century in public service as a senator and vice president, Biden promises to restore America’s leadership in the world and unify a country divided by political ideologies and social differences. But…
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Ilanawip Talks About Women Entrepreneurship
Brazilian entrepreneur launches blog and invests in social media to help women during the pandemic: “Success happens when we invest our time and knowledge in what we love.” My name is Simone Goldstein- Golda. I am a Marketing and Social Media Consultant, CEO of Entendeu Mídia, and Co-owner of The Wip Factory, alongside Ilana Lipsztein.…
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The Economic Empowerment of Women in the United States
Women are the key to the global economic future and to the recovery effort from the crisis caused by Covid-19. This is stated in the Call to Action on Women’s Economic Empowerment, led by the U.S., signed in October 2021. The Call to Action is signed by 31 member states from all regions of the…
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USA: Still the Top Choice for International Students
The United States is the number 1 destination in the world for international students, thanks to its diverse educational sector. For the fifth consecutive year, the United States welcomed over 1 million international students during the 2019-2020 academic year, according to the latest Open Doors report, produced by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and…
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Building Bridges Through Cultural Exchange
The United States values educational and cultural exchanges as important tools to help people from other countries better understand American culture, foreign policy, and perspectives. BridgeUSA is the new operational name of the U.S. State Department’s Exchange Visitor Program for exchanges in the private sector. The educational and cultural exchange program has increased mutual understanding…