When an older patient comes to see me, I add to the vital signs a simple question with profound significance…

The Brazilian government, on behalf of the Brazilian state, has publicly apologized for the enslavement of black people and its…

Brazil has 16.390 million people living in favelas and urban communities. This represents 8.1% of the total of 203 million…

Brazil has 16.390 million people living in favelas and urban communities. This represents 8.1% of the total of 203 million…

In 1960, over 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while slightly over 13% were single with…

In a landmark case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic 2015 Mariana dam disaster took the anglo-Australian mining giant BHP…

Considered one of the largest religious celebrations in the world, it takes place every year in Belém, capital of the…

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind…

The Brazilian women’s soccer team lost the final of the Paris Olympics to the Americans and failed to take home…

New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended…

George Santos, a former US congressman and son of Brazilian immigrat, pleaded guilty to fraud charges during a court hearing…

Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa,…

The Amnesty Commission, an autonomous advisory body of the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship, approved the recognition, by the…

The Federal Government, through the Fundação Banco do Brasil (FBB), has opened an account at Banco do Brasil S.A. to…

In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the…

As climate change caused by human action on the environment intensifies, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as is…

The calamity in Rio Grande do Sul could get even worse as it rains heavily in the state again this…

The floods in Rio Grande Sul became international news and those who live outside Brazil are moved by the situation.…

The floods that placed the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in a calamity forced more than 1 million…

Rodolpho Parigi (b. 1977, São Paulo, Brazil) is part of a new generation of Brazilian artists who emerged in the…

According to data from the 2022 Census conducted by the Brazilian government´s statistics agency IBGE, Brazil is home to approximately…

In major cultural expressions, in rhythms and dances, in gastronomy, in visual arts, in architecture, in religiosity and in the…

April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate volunteers and inspire volunteerism in communities large and small. Volunteerism is…

In July 2022, a law defined April 19 as Brazil’s Day of the Indigenous Peoples—no longer “Indian Day”—aimed at celebrating…

In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announce the six Brazilian…

In the International women’s month, an international group exhibition with artwork from women all over the world is coming to…

Every March 17th, the U.S. becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer.…

Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has once again criticized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for his statements on Israeli…

The Planalto presidential palace in Brasília reopened for guided tours on January 14, after being closed due to the COVID-19…

Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Alexandre Birman as the Brazilian recipient of the 2024 Person of the Year Awards. For the past 52…

On January 25, 2019, a dam collapsed in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The disaster killed 272 people…

Are you a Capoeira nerd? Well, if you find yourself constantly talking about the latest movements, practices, and philosophies behind…

It is through valuable partnerships that the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is able to support women entrepreneurs around the…

Another group of Brazilians repatriated from the Gaza Strip arrived in Brazil on Monday (11). Comprising 48 individuals, the group…

Migration to OECD countries is at unprecedented levels. A new report from OECD shows that more than 6 million new permanent immigrants…

Brazil’s largest cash transfer program, the Bolsa Família, is now 20 years old. The initiative was created on October 20,…

By Wednesday (11) morning, Latin American governments had confirmed the deaths of seven Argentinians, two Brazilians, two Peruvians, one Colombian…

On September 7th, 2023, Brazil celebrates its 201st birthday. The date marks Brazil’s Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil…

Brazil’s 2022 Demographic Census showed that 1,693,535 individuals declare themselves indigenous countrywide, or 0.83 percent of the nation’s resident population,…

edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company developing academic courses with…

The 2022 Census shows that the population of Brazil reached 203,062,512 people, with an increase of 12.3 million since the…

On May 23, 2023, the governments of Brazil and the United States held the first meeting of the Joint Action…

In the U.S., the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 23.1…

“Where Are You Originally From?”. The artist, River Koelo, investigates the human body, identities, and standards. All paintings show the…

Threats to the Yanomami people are gaining attention around the world. With the exhibition at The Shed in New York,…

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day…

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Walter Schalka as the Brazilian recipient of the 2023 Person of the Year Awards.…

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce announced Amigos do Bem as the recipient of the 2023 Social Responsibility Award. The award…

Colombia posted the most global web searches for Miami homes in December 2022, according to a new report by the…

Brazilian federal police are investigating a “genocide” against the Yanomami people after it emerged that nearly a hundred children from…

Whether in blues, rock, gospel or jazz, Black female artists in the music industry have made historical impacts over the…

Brazil saw a new record number of people living in poverty and extreme poverty in 2021. In all, almost one…

Holiday shopping for families with children? Check out these five totally screen-free gift ideas that are sure brighten the season…

Brazily Fitness, which offers fitness programs based on the unique Brazilian approach to lifestyle, health, and fitness recently launched their…

Every November, The Wall Street Journal honors the people who are changing the world through the “Innovator Awards”. This year, in…

Witnessing acts of kindness has a great influence on people. Completely altruistic and selfless actions awaken feelings of peace and…

In the state of Bahia, the movement for the independence of Brazil began in February 1822. Seven months before the…

Shifts in prevalent surnames in America reflect the country’s increasing diversity. The top names in the United States are Smith,…

“We have to stand united against hate-fueled violence,” President Biden said September 15 as he gathered community, government and faith…

The São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra – OSESP will perform four concerts in the United States between October 10th and 15th,…

Finding the right balance between healthy living and lifestyle is a big challenge. Many people ignore health issues until they…

Want to know how many tickets police issued to motorists for texting while driving? Or maybe you’re a journalist trying…

What happens when 100 public school girls are trained in business and leadership skills for six months? Empowerment, says a…

An upcoming exhibition by Saphira & Ventura, in midtown Manhattan, will celebrate 70 years of Yara Tupynambá’s career and her 90th…

PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York,…

 Let us explain. First there is a shortage of pilots, many took early retirement while others were let go. Because…

MONOBLOCO, NAILAH BLACKMAN & DJ PATRICKTOR4 Sunday, June 26th, 2022 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Flushing Meadows Corona Park Grand…

• Rodrigo Amarante & Alice Caymmi June 29th @ Le Poisson Rouge Brazilian MPB / Singer Songwriter / Pop Journeyman…

Rosa Passos, the great Brazilian singer, has a pristine, delicate voice, and she puts it to spellbinding use… She sang…

GUILHERME ARANTES July 14 Weill Recital Hall – Carnegie Hall Since his 1976 debut, Brazilian composer and performer Guilherme Arantes…

I wake up in the morning and look out the window The sun is bright and it feels just right…

The crayons and colored pencils from her childhood traced Tati’s successful journey as a renowned international graphic designer. With a…

It has been a year since the Pandemic started. We went through lockdowns, quarantines, and a neverending fear of catching…

There are two recent news stories that are close to my heart and affecting me personally and many people are…

Author Joan Ramirez talks about her new book, The Writing Rules, a must read for Engineering, Technical, and English as…

Hello, my name is Simone Goldstein. I am a Mar-keting Consultant, a social media expert, CEO at Entendeu Media, and…

Since mid-December last year, there has been much excitement and a frenzy created around a cure for the Covid-19 virus.…

Maria Ines runs an art gallery and event space out of her apartment, is launching a business networking group, and…

Pelé is spending most of his time in his home in Guarujá, coastal São Paulo, to protect himself from the…

It’s practically unanimous the feeling and respect people have for Eduardo Kobra. His murals bring so much creativity and life,…

With in-person gatherings risky for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilherme Gagantini (photo), 80, created an online bingo game called…

When considering adopting a dog into your family, many people often think that a cuddly, energetic puppy is the most…

Some of those reading the English version may not be familiar with the Portuguese term Tupiniquim, an endearing phrase that…

Hello and welcome to Work In Progress (WIP) with me, Ilana Lipsztein, for The Brasilians Newspaper! I am very happy…

Lock & Shine announces the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for their first product ever “The Scarf Lock”. This new…

There’s an exciting career revolution taking place for those who want to call their own shots, set their own schedules…

Recently three acquaintances lost their respective husbands. I have seen them struggle not to just cope with the grief, but…