The United Nations’ special advisor for the prevention of genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, arrived in Brazil on May 2 to…
The recent discovery of forced labor in the Brazilian wine industry has shocked the world and exposed the ongoing problem…
On March 14, 2018, Marielle Franco, a Black, queer, feminist and socialist councilwoman, and her driver Anderson Gomes were assassinated…
Gloria Maria Matta da Silva, affectionately known as Gloria Maria, was born in Rio de Janeiro and was one of…
The Iemanjá Festival is an Afro-Brazilian spiritual celebration in honor of the orixá Iemanjá (also spelled Yemanja), which took place last…
Afro-Brazilians expressed cautious optimism as the New year saw the celebration of great political strides but also critical social challenges.…
On Sunday, Jan. 1, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was officially reinstated as President of Brazil after 12 years following the…
Legendary Afro-Brazilian singer Margareth Menezes was recently appointed as Minister of Culture of the upcoming presidential cabinet of Luis Inácio…
The documentary Racionais: Das Ruas de São Paulo Pro Mundo is now available on Netflix. The film chronicling the life…
Afro-Brazilians flooded the streets last night sharing a collective sigh of relief, as polling outlets all over the country began…
Brazil’s presidential election will go to a run-off vote, according to electoral authorities, after President Jair Bolsonaro’s unexpected strength in…
I want to continue to highlight some of the Black women political candidates in this year’s Brazilian electoral races with…