Brazilian Wineries Practice Modern Slavery
The recent discovery of forced labor in the Brazilian wine industry has shocked the world and exposed the…
Afro-Brazilians Remember the Political Assassination of Marielle Franco
On March 14, 2018, Marielle Franco, a Black, queer, feminist and socialist councilwoman, and her driver Anderson Gomes…
Afro-Brazilians Mourn the Loss of Trailblazing Journalist, Gloria Maria
Gloria Maria Matta da Silva, affectionately known as Gloria Maria, was born in Rio de Janeiro and was…
The lemanjá Festival Brings Thousands to a Small Bahian Beach Annually
The Iemanjá Festival is an Afro-Brazilian spiritual celebration in honor of the orixá Iemanjá (also spelled Yemanja), which took…
After the Insurrection Attempt, Brazil Triumphantly Inaugurates Ministers of Racial and Indigenous Equality
Afro-Brazilians expressed cautious optimism as the New year saw the celebration of great political strides but also critical…
Brazil’s Presidential Inauguration Is a Show of Unity
On Sunday, Jan. 1, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was officially reinstated as President of Brazil after 12 years…
Afro Brazilian Legend, Margareth Menenez, Appointed Brazil’s Minister of Culture
Legendary Afro-Brazilian singer Margareth Menezes was recently appointed as Minister of Culture of the upcoming presidential cabinet of…
‘Racionais: From the Streets to Sao Paulo’ Now on Netflix
The documentary Racionais: Das Ruas de São Paulo Pro Mundo is now available on Netflix. The film chronicling…
Lula da Silva Reelected As President of Brazil
Afro-Brazilians flooded the streets last night sharing a collective sigh of relief, as polling outlets all over the…
Brazil Election Goes to Runoff; Nationalist Movements Make a Long-term Statement
Brazil’s presidential election will go to a run-off vote, according to electoral authorities, after President Jair Bolsonaro’s unexpected…
From Maid to Congress: Meet Brazilian Political Activist, Andreia De Jesus
I want to continue to highlight some of the Black women political candidates in this year’s Brazilian electoral…
Black Women Are Claiming Their Rightful Place in Brazilian Politics
When I talk with Black people in the United States about Brazil, the most poignant moment usually occurs…