Celebrating an Iftar Dinner in São Paulo

“The month of Ramadan offers an important opportunity for us to come together to celebrate principles of freedom, justice and respect for diversity, which are fundamental values of Islam, the United States and Brazil.”  - Consul General Thomas Kelly

On August 24, 2010, United States Consul General Thomas Kelly invited representatives of Sao Paulo’s Muslim and interfaith communities to break the fast of Ramadan at the Consulate’s first Iftar dinner.  More...

Highlighting the Dynamism of U.S.-Brazil Relations to Brazilian Students

“Looking to the future, we see a unique opportunity to deepen our partnership with Brazil and are committed to making this vision a reality.” – Consul General Thomas Kelly 

On August 25, 2010, United States Consul General Thomas Kelly addressed the 250 students of the School of Economics and International Affairs at Sao Paulo’s prestigious Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP).  In discussing the dynamism and complexity of the United States-Brazil bilateral relationship, CG Kelly noted that with the emergence of Brazil on the global scene the United States has been working to broaden the bilateral relationship beyond traditional inter-governmental ties to one that encompasses many more aspects of both countries’ societies.  More...

The Hot Winds of New Orleans Jazz Blow into São Paulo for the Bourbon Street Festival

São Paulo, August 23, 2010 -- As Shamarr Allen walked off the stage to the cheers of the students at the Bacarelli Institute August 13, he told them, “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.  You can do anything and music can take you there!”  Music has taken Shamarr from the streets of New Orleans all the way to Sao Paulo where the Underdawgs kicked off the 8th Bourbon Street Fest with a workshop that dazzled the students with a high-octane fusion of jazz, rock and pop. With a wide range of jazz standards and pop hits such as Coldplay’s “La Vida Loca” Shamarr had the students dancing on the stage with the group.  The workshop in Sao Paulo’s largest favela was coordinated by the U.S. Consulate and the Bourbon Street Fest organizers as part of the music festival’s efforts to give back to the community.  Check out the video of Shamarr Allen's workshop at Youtube.

U.S. Consulate and Zumbi dos Palmares Share a Dream

São Paulo, August 20, 2010 -- Taking the earliest opportunity to visit the site of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s historic townterview in March, recently arrived Consul General Thomas Kelly paid a call on the Rector of Zumbi dos Palmares University, Dr. Jose Vicente on August 16. During the meeting with the Rector and tour of the classes, Mr. Kelly reinforced the commitment of the U.S. Mission to share with the students and faculty of Zumbi the dream of equality of opportunity embodied in the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and exemplified by the election of President Barack Obama. More...

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Global Health Initiative: The Next Phase of American Leadership in Health Around The World. Read and Watch it here!

Remarks by Secretary Clinton on “The Global Health Initiative: The Next Phase of American Leadership in Health Around The World,” at Johns Hopkins University. "For millions of people worldwide, the prevention, treatment or care that the United States makes possible is their main experience of us as a country and a people. And it can be a very powerful one. Giving people a chance at a long and healthy life or helping protect their children from disease conveys as much about our values as any state visit or strategic dialogue ever could." More...

New Horizons: U.S. Military’s Humanitarian Efforts in Haiti

Washington — Seven months after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake severely damaged Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, and the surrounding area, the need to rebuild the island nation continues. The U.S. military, which provided rapid support in the earthquake’s immediate aftermath, is now supporting the reconstruction process through medical and engineering projects in a military exercise called “New Horizons.” Units from the Louisiana Army National Guard are providing humanitarian services to Haitians in an exercise that aims to continue U.S. military help for Haiti following the seven months of actions to support earthquake relief. More...