Bate Papo

11/26/2025

Almost ready... edition is at going to the printer today. In a few days it will be available at www.ShalomMA.com and by Chanukah we will distribute around (at temples, markets and bakeries).

11/25/2025

I attended the Humansphere Awards and NASA Apps Awards, organized by Analisa Leonor Balares , where Temple Israel of Boston and the Muslim Women Organization were among the honorees. I spoke with talented MassBay students who participated in the competition and met the mother of one of the honorees from Latin America, discussing the immense STEM potential of the new generation of immigrants.

11/25/2025

I attended the Humansphere Awards and NASA Apps Awards, organized by Analisa Leonor Balares , where Temple Israel of Boston and the Muslim Women Speakers were among the honorees. I spoke with talented MassBay students who participated in the competition and met the mother of one of the honorees from Latin America, discussing the immense STEM potential of the new generation of immigrants. coverage

11/03/2025

14.ª CONFERÊNCIA DE LITERATURA EM LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA

21 de novembro de 2025, das 10h00 às 13h00, presencial
UMass Boston, Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Ballroom, Section A (3550A)

A conferência, com tradição consolidada em Boston, reúne anualmente escritores convidados de Portugal, Brasil e Cabo Verde, juntando três comunidades lusófonas com importante presença nesta região dos Estados Unidos.

É a celebração de uma língua partilhada, numa organização da Coordenação do Ensino Português nos EUA e do Centro de Língua Portuguesa Camões na UMass Boston, no âmbito do plano de atividades culturais do Consulado-Geral de Portugal em Boston, em parceria com os Consulados-Gerais do Brasil e de Cabo Verde em Boston.

A conferência tem o contínuo e importante apoio do Camões, Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P., bem como do Latin American & Iberian Studies Department da UMass Boston.

Escritores convidados:
PORTUGAL - Valério Romão
BRASIL - Catarina Lins
CABO VERDE - Rosilda Alves

Tributo ao Professor Carlos Almeida, Diretor do Luso Centro do Bristol Community College

Momento musical com Gabriel Américo do Berklee College of Music

A conferência é gratuita e aberta ao público.

Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros de Portugal
Camões, I.P.
Coordenação do Ensino de Português nos EUA
Centro de Língua Portuguesa Camões/UMass Boston
UMass Boston Latin American and Iberian Studies
Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Boston
Consulado de Cabo Verde - Boston
Fundação Luso-Americana

10/28/2025

Don’t miss The Boston Matzoball event for singles 21 and up on December 24. Get your tickets now with my code MBSF10 for 10% off!
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09/30/2025

I have been thinking a lot about the current situation facing undocumented immigrants in this country. I’m reflecting on how it affects citizens and our economy as a whole.
My TV show, Bate Papo com Shirley, just completed 20 years. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to interview many immigrants and share their stories, both on the show and in Bate Papo Magazine, which I produced from 2006 until 2017. I’ve also spoken with many people and organizations who say they support immigrants.
Some hear the news that immigrants are being deported but don’t realize that we still have a large number of immigrants living in Massachusetts. Undocumented immigrants have always been somewhat invisible, but now—targeted by ICE—they are living in fear and hiding from deportation. I have been talking with immigrants, listening to their stories, and trying to come up with ways to help.
In my opinion, the best long-term solution is to lobby for immigration reform that would include amnesty for all undocumented people who have been working in this country for more than 10 years. But in the meantime, we must support the businesses that are losing revenue because their main clientele is made up of undocumented immigrants. I’m talking about restaurants, hair salons, party decorators, photographers, stores, mini-markets, and more. I believe people can come together and find solutions—even temporary ones.
Right now, some immigrants are hiding in their homes, afraid to drive to work, send their kids to school, or even take them to doctor’s appointments. This situation is also affecting citizens who own legitimate businesses.
Remember during the pandemic, when restaurants couldn’t open to the public, but we supported them by ordering takeout? My suggestion now is a CASH MOB TO BOOST BUSINESSES. Let’s use social media to bring people together and “flood” immigrant-owned businesses with customers to show our support and send a message: immigrants are welcome in this country—especially those working and contributing to our economy.
Just today, I was talking with Gil e Sol Moura, of Tropical Cafe in Framingham and Marlboro, about this idea. He reminded me how, during the pandemic, people bought gift cards from businesses to support them. Now is the time to do the same. Go to a Brazilian or any immigrant-owned small business, make a purchase, buy a gift card.
If you have ideas, or if you want to share your business, please write in the comments.

09/12/2025

Gravacao do Bate Papo com Shirley Farber desta semana com os entrevistados Gregory DeMelo, PhD da Bridgwater State Univeristy e a jornalista Lane Baptista. Assista tambem pela Comcast on Demand nos estados de MA, CT, NH, ME e VT. O programa vai ao ar desde setembro de 2005.

Bate Papo Com Shirley #206 Shirley's guests this week are Gregory DeMelo, Ph. D. from Bridgewater State University and Journalist Lane Baptista. Aired: September…

09/10/2025

Gravacao do Bate Papo com Shirley Farber desta semana com os entrevistados Gregory DeMelo, PhD da Bridgwater State Univeristy e a jornalista Lane Baptista. Assista tambem pela Comcast on Demand nos estados de MA, CT, NH, ME e VT. O programa vai ao ar desde setembro de 2005. https://vimeo.com/1117851741?share=copy

08/29/2025

Shalom Magazine Rosh Hashanah edition www.shalomMA.com soon at temples and markets in Massachusetts.

07/19/2025

O BWG está buscando Brasileiros que querem ser treinados para apoiar a comunidade nesse momento de crise.

Esse treinamento é focado para moradores de Allston-Brighton, mas pessoas de outras regiões de Boston que se identifiquem com o projeto podem se candidatar.

Preencha o formulário que está no QR-code ou mande mensagem para (617) 202-5775 se tiver dúvidas.

Venha ser um líder comunitário e ajude a sua comunidade brasileira!

06/24/2025

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06/19/2025

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