November 4, 2026A Bilingual Newspaper
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Do You Have a Good Story to Tell? Join the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the USA

The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Contest of Brazilian Immigrant Stories in the United States: “Incredible Stories.”

The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny, unusual, and memorable stories,” explains Kelly Fountoura, founder of the organization. “We believe that these stories not only highlight the resilience and creativity of Brazilian immigrants but also contribute to a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in the country,” she adds.

Whoever tells the best story will win a prize of $1,000. The second and third place winners will receive $500 and $300, respectively.

To participate, the following requirements must be met:

• Residence: Must be a Brazilian immigrant residing in the United States.
• Age: Must be over 18 years old.
• Story Format: Audio or video telling 1 story between 50 seconds and 3 minutes.

The finalist stories will be open for public voting.

Contest Schedule
• Registration Period: September 1 to 30
• Audio Pre-Selection: October 1 to 20
• Public Voting: October 22 to 28
• Award Results: October 29
The results will be announced on the official website and social media of the Imigra Foundation.

Want to know more? Visit the site: https://imigrafoundation.org/historias-inacreditaveis/


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