The release of the single ” Os Pretos no Devido Lugar ” (Blacks in Their Rightful Place) on May 31,…
Last weekend, the hip Brazilian neighborhood of Rio Vermelho in Salvador, Bahia, was overflowing with the diasporic rhythms of the…
Sonia Guimarães, an Afro-Brazilian physicist, embodies resilience and tenacity in the face of racism and sexism within Brazilian academia. Born…
In the American sport industry, the emergence of Afro-Brazilian athletes in college and professional leagues is reshaping long-held stereotypes about Brazil’s racial…
The assassination of Marielle Franco, a Black, queer, feminist and socialist councilwoman, shook the foundations of Brazil, exposing the intersecting…
President Lula’s recent announcement of over $133 Million in investments in the Black Youth Lives Plan marks a pivotal moment…
Juliano Moreira’s life began during the period of slavery in Salvador, Brazil. He was born in 1872 to an enslaved…
In the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, journalist Ranan Schuindt directed the recording of two compelling documentaries, “Peripheral Masculinities…
Late January marks the beginning of Salvador’s summer festivals, where the streets come alive. Throughout his excitement, a contrasting reality…
In the heart of Salvador, Bahia, the Lavagem do Bonfim (Cleaning of the Bonfim Church) festival is one of the…
Brazil is generally seen as a false paradise. Every level of its social structure supports a racial paradox that keeps…
We have finally made it to the last segment of this series on the influence of Black Brazilian athletes on…